Vikki wins!!

We are so proud of Vikki! She won her re-election handily!!
County Supervisor, 3rd District:
Bauer – 594 / 64.92%
Burdette – 321 / 35.08%

Congratulations, Vikki!!!

The Big Fish Story

The boys (George, Jeff, Skeeter, Chas and Ryan) are home from their fishing tournament and although they didn't win the marlin contest, they scored big time! So much fish we don't know what to do with it all! I'll never say they can't catch fish again! They proved they can do it!

A Wonderful Birthday!

Well, I'm another year older and more blessed with each passing year! I had such a wonderful day ... not only was I surrounded by my family but also my buddy Mary was here to help me celebrate! I got so many calls, emails and cards ... Thank you all!
George took us to Ruth's Chris for a delicious dinner and Nikki made me her famous Cheesecake for dessert! It actually was a whole week of celebrating. George was so sweet to take me out to dinner almost every night of my B-day week, and then I was able to celebrate on Monday with my favorite chickies! Next year is a biggie! Yikes!
I love you all! xoxox

County Supervisor, Vikki Magee Bauer

Check out our daughter Vikki's, campaign commercial.
Click on the link above...

Road Trip

We just got home from a wonderful trip to visit Mike and Vikki in June Lake, and then onto Lake Tahoe to see Stan and Mary. The drive up and back on 395 is soooo beautiful! It was fun to see the Bauer's new house and had a wonderful dinner with them. We arrived in Tahoe to beautiful sunny skies and it was so nice to spend time with our dear friends. They are perfect hosts! Great meals, wonderful cruises on the Lake aboard the Bobsled, relaxation on the beach, and beautiful walks through the forest down to the Lake. Thank you!

Some of my favorites things

My neice posted a challenge on her blog to make a list of some (I think she said 20) of our favorite things so I have thought about that...Here are some of my favs
The smell of the ocean
Sand between my toes
Sunrises
Sunsets
Spending time with my family
My time with Jesus first thing every morning
Warm weather
Hearing my husband say "I love you" first thing every day and the last thing every nite
A beautiful rose
A hot cup of tea
1st sip of coffee in the morning
Tropical places
A good book
Friends

I'll keep working on it, as it is not yet 20... I think it's a good start.

Another Wedding!

Introducing Kelly and Laura Leeper! Congratulations to you both! Laura is Mrs. Leeper #5! Welcome to the family Laura!

Our Trip to La Paz

We just returned from a really fun time in La Paz, Mexico. I got to go visit the project where we have purchased a vacation home...at least that is the rumor. We have been in escrow for over 2 years, but you must remember we are talking Mexico. In any case, they are under way and the models got me excited.. Now I just have to be patient, and hope that George will be patient too. He is just about ready to throw in the towel. Jeff and Nikki came down to join us and we fished (see photos), ate and ate some more, relaxed and just enjoyed each other. Next time we hope Skeet can join us too.

Skeeter meets Shark!

Well, Skeeter, the adventurer just got back from Puerto Escondido and points south and brought us a frightening story. Actually he just about gave his mom a heart attack just hearing about it. We have been emailing amongst the family while he was away talking about the back to back shark attacks in Ixtapa and the one in Solana Beach, but none of us were too worried about it. What are the chances? Apparently the odds are that if you are surfing in Mexico you will find a shark or shall I say a shark will find you. Here is Skeeter's story: OK OK OK.... I will tell you the story in person, but if you must know, My
life/death was resting in the simple brain of a HUGE (12 - 15 foot) tiger
shark. I didn't see it until it was 5 feet from me and it was aiming
straight at me. Ben and Justin were screaming at me before I saw it. He
decided that I was not food and left me alone. This was the biggest shark I
have ever seen.
Here is a little photo to show you what he saw 5 ft. away and swimming toward him
Click on the link above "The Shark"

Aunties are special

Yesterday was a sad day for my mom and I. My wonderful Auntie who was 94 years old went to be with the LORD. We are happy that she is no longer suffering as she was in poor health for a number of years, but it is still difficult to lose her. I have been blessed with so many wonderful Aunties. Aunt Mil (who died yesterday) and my Aunt Blanche and my Aunt Edna are the last remaining Aunties that I have. Aunt Edna is 98, Aunt Blanche is 96 and my dear mom is 90...the baby! These pics were taken in the Summer of 07..the last trip we made to Colorado to see them all. The first one, left to right is Aunt Mil and Aunt Edna and the next photo is my sweet mom and her sister Blanche. I love them all so much and will miss you Aunt Mil!

Minnesota with Mom

I am just back from a short trip to Minnesota with my adorable mother. Her grand daughter (actually step grand daughter) got married last Saturday at Breezy Pt. It's a beautiful lake resort in Northern Minnesota (burr!!). Cathy, the bride, her sister and their mom absolutely LOVE my mom. Cathy cried when she saw my mom and said that it made her wedding! How sweet is that? I am so fortunate to have my mom living close by and we had a wonderful time being together for 5 straight days!

Skeeter

Tonight Skeeter was awarded a Proclamation from the Mayor and City Council of Newport Beach for his heroism and selfless courage when he saved a 9 and 7 year old along with a surf instructor who was attempting to save them before Skeeter and John Moore arrived on the scene. We are sooooo proud of you! (You can read the article that was in the paper after the rescue above)

The Wedding

Well I could go on and on about how fantastic the wedding was, but let's just say it could not have been better! Jeff and Nikki make such a beautiful couple and the day was a huge blessing for all of us!

Introducing the future Mrs Leeper #5

As if our family isn't growing fast enough...my nephew Kelly got engaged last Saturday night to lovely Laura! We are all so excited and happy that we will in just a matter of months have Mrs. Leeper #5. Nikki will be Mrs. Leeper next weekend!! and then Kelly and Laura will plan on being married by July or August. Our family is so blessed!

The Wedding Day

Only 3 more weeks until Jeff and Nikki's wedding day! Time has flown by since they became engaged last August and now the day is fast approaching. We are all very excited to say the least. Stay tuned and I'll post some photos here after the wedding!

Skeeter the amazing Lifeguard!

I am so proud of my son Skeeter. Yesterday he and his partner rescued and saved the lives of 2 young children. They most certainly would have drowned had it not been for Skeeter and John being at the right place and the right time. To read the article click on the link above titled Skeeter.

Just home from my favorite place

We just got home from my favorite place...see the photo on the left of this blog...We had such a great time. The first half was spent with Chas and Steph...our wonderful brother and sister in law. Thanks to you both for having us in such a beautiful place and cooking for us and spoiling us rotten!! Then we moved over the the Mauian which just feels like home to us. It is located on the most beautiful beach and is so casual. You can literally walk out the door in your PJ's to watch the whales going by and you will see 3 others in the same attire...just hanging and drinking our morning coffee. No TV's and no telephones...it is just the BEST!

Fishing in San Carlos

George and I just returned from a fun, romantic fishing trip in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico. The weather was great...warm and sunny(I know the photos look like we're cold, but that was early morning before we started taking layers off), and I even went fishing one whole day! I also, wanted to share our hot wheels while we were there "cruising". Our friend Ramon lent us his car...so nice of him and we looked very local!

Don' Give Up on Your Dreams

Our oldest son, Skeeter, had a dream since the time he was about 15 years old. His dream was to become a full time ocean Lifeguard...not just that but in a specific city. He was told when he became a seasonal guard to never count on this for a career. With a department of only 15 permanent guards it just won't happen. We encouraged him to go to other cities to seek his dream. Other places are hiring Skeeter...go for it! Well, he was determined that this is what he wanted. Long story short his dream came true! This week he completed his 1st year as Lifeguard Officer for the city where we live. And, he is passionate about what he does. We worried and fretted about his career and that he hadn't completed college, but God gave him a passion and He has given Skeeter the desire to do what he is doing. So, Don't ever give up and follow your heart and passions that you have in life! I am so proud of him, that in spite of what we thought, he just kept his goal in front of him. I love you Officer Leeper!!

A Seemingly uneventful Anniversary

It seems as if our Anniversary came and went..just another day gone by. I was sick in bed on Wednesday (the 9th) and so we canceled our plans of celebration. But, contrary to what the day seemed it was an Event!! 32 Years of marriage.. That in and of itself is a miracle. That any 2 people could work through years of ups and downs, happy times and sad times, good times and bad...for better or worse. That is what we vowed! We as a couple are happier today than we have ever been...more in love than we have ever been, and God willing will be together until death us do part! I thank God for giving me such a wonderful, faithful, adventuresome, fun loving man who is the rock of our family! Here's to 32 more years or beyond!