Thursday, February 11, 2016

February 2016

On Saturday, February 6th you, you brother and father came over to celebrate Mardi Gras.  Your father and Mr. Bob really got into it.











 
Then we all had a putting contest and then cut the King Cake.  You took a piece of cake home for your mother with the baby in it.  She spent the weekend with some friends at Uncle Jeffrey's house, but will be back in time tomorrow to watch the Super Bowl 50.

 
We watched some TV and you and had a bet on the Super Bowl 50.  You took the Panthers and I took the Broncos.  The bet was $5.00.  I didn't like the Panthers mostly because the quarterback was Cam and he is vary arrogant and full of himself.  Whereas, I really like Peyton Manning.  He is a real class act.  After the broncos won, Cam didn't have much to say and  was a poor looser.  You still owe me five bucks.

 
Your mother posted this on February 10th.
 
Overheard:
Zack: "blank" said 'blank' still likes me.
Drew: you just need to tell her to move on cuz she ain't gettin' none of this
...
 
Your mother posted this on Saturday February 13th.
 
OMG! Cupid's Gang!! They are so little! But this was just yesterday, right?!!
 
 
Your mother posted this on Facebook February 15th.
I mean......

Sunday, January 31, 2016

January 2016




One last round of fireworks with the boys! Saying goodbye to a home, a neighborhood and 2015! Happy New Year!

Posted on Facebook January 4th.

The second casualty..... Also caused by Bruce!! Fractured rib.....ughhh

Brandi Westmoreland Tantillo's photo.


 
 
 
The only moving casualty and it was because of Bruce!!

Brandi Westmoreland Tantillo's photo.

Mr. Bob and I returned home on January 4th.  Switched the tree from Christmas to Mardi Gras.

Ordered the King Cake.  Looks like your coming over on February 6th to celebrate. 
 
 
 

Thursday, December 31, 2015

December 2015

Well it's December and all the Tantillo clan will be arriving on Thursday the 10th.

Got this beautiful Christmas Cactus at Fry's.  I just love it.  I haven't had one in a long time.

 
On Friday the 13th your Aunt Angela had a "Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest". 
 
 
Your mother won!!
 
 
 
 
 
 
Saturday, everyone came over to our house for a little holiday cheer.
 





 
Everyone must have gone over to the Princess.
 

 
 
Telegraph Pass running/hiking.
 
 
 
I love this poem.  Jesus is always with you.
 
 
You and your brother came for a sleepover on Monday the 21st. 
 
 
I let you open your gift.
 

 
It's and ice cream maker.
 
 
  I opened my gift from you and your family.  A hot towel rack.  Great! 
  
 
Then we made ice cream in Mr. Bob's ice cream maker I got him for Christmas.
Making the vanilla was easy, but when it came to making chocolate ice cream it was a little difficult.  Mr. Bob messed up with the cocoa.  So you and I went to AJ's to pick up a couple of things we needed to finish making the chocolate ice cream.  "You said it was the fastest trip ever to the store."  We did a high five!. 
 
When we were done, we took a sample over to Mr. Ron.
 
I showed you and your brother how to use the new can opener we had.  We planned on going to Bed Bath & Beyond to get one for your mother for Christmas in the morning.
 
You and your brother picked the shot glasses you want when I die.  I asked if there was anything else you wanted and you said yes.  I asked what?  You said "Your cross.  The one you wear around your neck."
I tucked you two into bed later and I went to bed.  About 3:00 you father called to tell me that you were sick.  I checked on you and got a blanket for you  and I to sit in my recliner.  You had a tummy ache and you talked to your father.  You mother came to get both of you a little later.  Unfortunately, we never made it to Bed Bath and Beyond.
 
 
 
 
 
At our hotel in San Diego
 
 
Views from our balcony.


 
Christmas morning at your house!
 
 
 
 
 
Mr. & Mr. Bob at Seaport, San Diego, CA on Christmas Day.

 
 
 
Posted on  Facebook on December 30th 
 
Brandi Westmoreland Tantillo's photo.




Proof...... for when they tell me they want a new brother!

Brandi Westmoreland Tantillo's photo.


Rare moments









 

 
 
 
 
 
Brandi Westmoreland Tantillo's photo.
 
Thank you note from you. 
 
 

 
Posted on Facebook December 31st 
 
Just walked in on Zack telling Drew the story of his adoption..... And apparently it's been told so many times that Drew asks him to tell it..... Whaaatttt??
 
 
I found out that this semester you got three "A's".  Way to go!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Monday, November 30, 2015

November 2015






Uncle Jeffrey November 5, 2015 in Elkhart Indiana, with Rob O'Neill from Seal Team 6 who shot Osama bin Laden


Your mother posted this on November 10th on Facebook:


Me: Drew, what are you wearing? It doesn't even remotely go together.
Drew: Well, what do you expect... You got me digging like a hobo in a dumpster
Me:  What are you talking about??!!
Drew:  In the dryer
Me:  Yes Drew, your CLEAN clothes in the dryer are just like digging in the dumpster!!


November 19th was your band concert.  Went to your house earlier and took these photos.






You and Mia.  She is also in the band.



At the concert.









So cute!!!



Here's a couple of videos you mother took.





You are playing your Grandfather's trumpet.  So sweet.




When I got home this is what I found.  Mr. Bob fell in the pool putting the cover on and hit his head and scraped his arm.  He could have drowned.  I told him to wait for me, but no he had to try to do it himself.  This is the result. 

You and your brother were going to come over to swim with Jaiden, Alysa, Courtney and Wesley, but you got sick.  Your father sent this to me with the title "Sorry Nana"


See ya on Thanksgiving.

The day before Thanksgiving your mother posted this on Facebook:





Thanks giving Day.  Your4 mother posted this on Facebook:
  
It's not Thanksgiving in AZ without a little swimming and golf!


Brandi Westmoreland Tantillo's photo.






When you guys arrived for Thanksgiving dinner, your mother told the story about when Zachary was  5 years old she bought him and you a Christmas book and it had a recording device in it.  The book asked you what you would name your reindeer and yZachary said "Mr. Sockneger ( or something like that).  You were also was asked to name your  reindeer and you  said Michael Jordan.

Well you guys found the book and listened to it last week.  Your mother asked  Zachary who is Mr. Sockneger?  You  answered "That's Mr. Bob".  You mother thought it was funny and it never occurred to her that Zachary meant Mr. Bob Schoenbachler 7 years ago. 

I then took you guys for a ride in Mr. Bob's new Porsche.  Both of you loved it and I went really fast and you were pushed back into your seats.

After dinner, we had a golfing contest.  Adults:  Guys against the girls.  I had a total score of 23 and uncle Bruce had a 26.  (On the front 5 I shot a 9.  (I had two hole in one.)Then the kids played.  Alyssa did not want to play so Courtney one by default.  Zachary finished in first place with a total of 25 and won $5.00.


 Bob's two daughters and their families left on Friday.  Saturday, Mr. Bob and I met your father at the Metro Parking to get you and your brother for a sleep over.  We went for lunch at BJ's.



We went to church and then out for brunch at The Local Bistro.

You didn't want to go to the movies, so we watched a movie at home. Uncle Bruce came over to put up our Christmas tree.  You and your brother later watched The Walking Dead and played on the Wii.


 You had waffles with root beer in the batter and fresh fruit and a scoop of Gilato.  We sat out on the patio.

Some time during your visit you told me that Mia dumped you.  I told you that will happen a few times in your life.  So just move on.






While riding in the car Mr. Bob was playing a CD and he asked if you or your brother knew what style of singing they were singing.  You knew the answer.  Al Capella.  Mr. Bob and I were shocked that you knew that.



Your aunts and uncles, plus your grandfather will be arriving next Thursday, December 10th.  In essence, the whole  Tantillo clan except for Matthew.