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!