Kham And His Big Life

Kham has a most interesting life.  His Dad has this awesome job as manager of a park on an island near Washington State and Kham loves the truck and other interesting things his Dad uses on his job.

 Bahia and Kham with matching aprons working in the kitchen.  So cute.

Kham has an interesting life with his mother, too as she is a Nanny to a family and he gets to go with her, plus it looks like he is getting apt in the kitchen as well!  Love those Valko curls.

Mother's Day 2023

It was a little strange to spend Mother's Day alone at Linda's House but James came over later and I had planned ahead and had a wonderful Shrimp Salad prepared and a favorite kind of day planned.

I dressed in my purple velvet lounging pajamas.  And I had already separated the puzzle pieces of a water painting puzzle I had borrowed from Stephanie's daughter Raquel and I had already started putting it together on my puzzle board but it was hard and I needed more space to spread it out.  

So it was spread all over Linda's kitchen table and I am ready to go.  When James came over I had made good progress but I still could not finish before the day was over.  Finished a couple days later.  It was a very fun puzzle and I enjoyed listening to Paul Anka music all day long!!!!  One of many days I have been alone for Mother's Day but received phone calls, emails and pictures!!!

Picture of Linda.  Gary and Linda were hiking at Zion this week.

Pictures from Maria and Johnny.  They were hiking with Mike and his girlfriend in the Ramona area.

Picture of Cohen and Rowan, stars of Mother's Day in Las Vegas.

Picture of Calvin from West Virginia, star of Mother's Day there.

The finished puzzle.

Finally See Kham after almost 2 years!

 Mitch and family and Maria came over on Thursday afternoon and brought Mexican food and I served them my raisin cookies which they liked so well I sent them home with them.

Kham is a doll and wanted to go upstairs and find the toys I told him were up there.  Finally they went up and he was not interested in much till he found a large blue plastic ring which he enjoyed throwing down the stairs.

Then they went on the patio and we did the 4 generation picture and family picture.  He found the red and white beach ball that has been out there for awhile and started throwing it at Sadie and she started tossing it back and he was having so much fun he laughed and laughed out loud.  I told him he could take the ball he loved it so much.  I thought it was for Rowan who is now in Las Vegas.  But when I asked Linda she said she did not know where it came from.  Oh, oh, probably over the fence from the neighbors.  Oh, oh.

Anyway I am so glad they came over and visited me.  Kham has a piece of cookie in each hand to entice him to sit for the pix.

Melissa and Maria Visit Scenic Beach, Washington

 Melissa and Maria visit Scenic Beach and the Mitch Valkos.

Bahia, Melissa, Maria, Mitch, Kham

Mitch, Melissa, Maria, Kham, Bahia

Mitch is the Maintenance Man of Scenic Beach and they live in company housing!!!

Mitch's Family in Washington

Mitch is a Ranger at Scenic Beach in Washington State and they recently moved into company housing which is larger and closer to his work and certainly very scenic!!!  Khamsin is checking out a puddle while Bahia supervises.

Nothing as fun as driving Daddy's truck!!  And check out those curls, like Mike was as a baby!

Oh, oh, Kham, what is that in the tree watching you?

Now this is major driving of Daddy's special work vehicle.  Top of the world, Kham!

All kinds of wonderful things to explore!  Check out those Valko curls!  Kham was born last spring so he is over a year old.

 

Mitch Valko Family

Mitch, Bahia and Khamsin in Bremerton, Washington.  Mitch works at a State Park as a Ranger and Bahia is doing her Nanny business.

See the rain!!!!

Looks like a happy baby!!!!

 

Khamsin Valko

 

Maria's Birthday November 15

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I remember well the day Maria was born.  I went in for a regular check with my Dr. Rust.  Since  Linda had come naturally, he was waiting to see if we would do a cesarean or not.  

He said that Maria had turned breech and it was too dangerous to do naturally and they would be doing a cesarean today.  He called another Dr in for a second opinion. and began to prepare.

I called Richard and he came in, not sure who was tending Linda and Johnny.  I ended up up with a beautiful baby and a lot of pain!!!  I was in a room with 3 others.  I complained about my nurse always being late with the pain pill.  They confirmed this was true.  I hobbled out to the pay phone and called Dr Rust and complained.  She was never late with that pain pill again.

For some reason I had a little depression, birth blues or whatever.  I kept a bassinet in the kitchen at home and I am afraid Maria got a few bottles instead of breast cuz it was so hard with Linda only 17 months and Johnny just barely 3.

The Doctor said I could have 3 cesareans so he did not tie my tubes or anything so we could have one more baby.

Maria was a real doll and Linda loved to take care of her.

 

Khamsin is Growing Up!!!

 

Mitch and Khamsin

 

New Bundle of Joy

 Khamsin Rye Alaoui-Valko 7 lb 14 oz  19.5  In 

Mitch Valko and Bahia Alaoui are the proud parents.  They are living in Bremerton, WA and Mitch is a park ranger!!!

New Great Grandchild Soon

 Mitch and Bahia and loving their new digs in Northern California and expecting in March!!

Matt Brought Dinner

 Matt called the other day and said he would take me to lunch if I would make him some Goodie Bars (Matrimony Bars) so I did and he brought me Fish and Chips from Fish District Sunday night. I should have taken the picture, they were so good!

Matt looks good and is taking good care of himself, exercising, etc. Has a construction job and a girlfriend who sounds really neat. She does dermabrasion for a career! 

M & M Christmas, 2020

Maria's Children's names all start with M.  Thus the M & M.

Matt, Maria and Johnny, Bahia and Mitch, Melissa and Ethan, Matt

Melissa and Ethan who feature the gourmet dinners on Instagram!!!

A view of Mitch and Bahia's apartment!!

 Baby is due in March!!!  So excited!!

Maria and Mitch out for Breakfast

The Reception

Some of Mitch's Family.  The reception was held at Lot 8 in Mission Valley with beautiful wall decor and plenty of space for food, drinks, bathrooms, displays, games and fun, and tables with beautiful cloths.  The same DJ provided the music and it was fun, lots of dancing.  This was a very happy and fun reception.

Amy, her sister Kelly, and Melissa had many outings together as cousins growing up.

The tablecloths were beautiful and the food delicious.

Grandma Janet with Mitch and Bahia.  Mitch would not let me miss this wedding.  I am so glad I was here.

There was lots of dancing.

Bahia baked her own wedding cake!!!  There were donuts and cupcakes and cookies.  All so good!!!

Most of the Hardys left at dark but many danced on till 11 pm.  Kiera and Eden really liked the dancing.

A tender moment with Eden.  I really like this picture.

 

 The first dance.

 Mitch's family with the Bride and Groom.

 Love this pix with Meagan but why did I keep my sunglasses on?