The Trip Back to Oz

Lions, Tigers and Ghost…

Once upon a time Dorothy and Scare Crow had a little cub,

But he was so scared to bathe in a tub.Daddy suggest to get some courage from Oz,But cubby was frighten that a ghost may get one us. No need to worry, will travel by day,

But during the day ghost also come out to play.

To the doors of Oz we alight,And all the people of Oz cheered with delight.

Pumkin patch.

A good thing is always best when shared with others.

The whole family got together to go to the Lambardy Ranch in Santa Clarita CA. It was a great day with the family. Jacob and Derek got to pick their own punkins, rode the ponies and went into the maize maze. We enjoyed the caramel apples and we saw cows fight.

At the end we all went to go eat at "El Pollo Loco". Witch we were going there because of the hook up, however, Derek almost busted the scheem; "George, look there is George" he said. But at the end, we all were happy and full.

Thanks George.

Pumkin patch.

Jacob, there is a bird on your hat.

Pumpkin patch.

Jacob and Vero.

Pitchmen, Giant Spiderman and ........ GIANT TURKEY LEGS? Oh my!!!

It was sure going to be a hot day in the Valley. So we had to get out before the heat rose to it's peak of 99 degrees. But with the big crowds and lots of traffic heading towards the L.A. beaches, we decided that it would be best to head south to the Orange County Fair.

For more pics click on Jacob.

Happy Independance Day.

My first father's day.

This past Sunday was father's day, and I can truly say it was a great day. The smell of coffee and the banging on my stomach by Jacob gave me a pleasant/rude awakening. I understand Jacob was just excited because it was father's day. But if the pounding on my stomach indicates it is father’s day, then it must be father's day every weekend. However, be as it may, Mama and Jacob had what to eat and do planned for Dad. They took me to my favorite place to eat - The Corner Bakery - and the beach, and the treatment was "Leave it to Beaver" quality.

However, all this attention got me thinking of the true meaning of father's day. And all that I could think of was how much I love my son, the rollercoaster of emotions I felt when he was born, and of how I have to prepare so that I can give to him all that was not nor able to be given to me. I thought of how I don't need a specific day out of the year to honor me. Because to me, it is father's day every day that I get home from work and my son is being held by his mama that he loves so much, but turns to me and gives me a big smile and jumps from her arms on to mine. Plus, when he has been crying in his crib and I come to him and as I hug him, he lays his head on my shoulder and clings to me and doesn’t let go. Or when he talks to me and/or grunts at me when I tell him "NO".  Especially when the little's thing that I do makes him crack up. Give me these moments over any holyday.

I realize that my fatherhood just began, and many more moments whether good or bad are to come. But now I have realized that how you get through those moments is what makes being a "Dad" unmatched.
 

My first father's day pictures.

Manuel Araujo
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My First Father's Day.