Father's Day 2009

Father's Day started out quiet and remained that way for the rest of the day. I got up early, grabbed some coffee and started out looking for a few geocaches. After I found them I stopped off at the 7-11 to get Stacy some blueberry coffee.

We attended the Pomerado Christian Church in Escondido, the same church Andi was married in the day before. The Pastor, Evan Foote lives next door to my brother and it's a wonder story of salvation for my family. One day I will share it here.

Stacy and my "much" older brother Nick looking a Gunner's BMW.

After church we headed the short distance to National City to La Vista Memorial Gardens. This is where my dad is laid to rest.

Yes, this is a mariachi band playing in the background. I have never seen a mariachi bank play anywhere but a Mexican restaurant. But here they were, walking and playing for tips to whoever visited a late loved one.

Playing for the next group of mourners.

Once back at home, Stacy and Nick set out getting the goodies ready for lunch and the BBQ (grilling) to follow.

Nick, Jerry and Stacy enjoying noting but the day.

Jerry and his son Trevor talking about life and other things.

I love these cactus, the flower bulbs on them are called prickly pears and once you peal the stickers off you can eat them like apples.

Chilling by the pool enjoying a nice Cuban on Father's Day.

My nephew Jerry and his wife Jeanne. Jerry is a rescue swimmer in the Navy and Jeanne works for Sharps.

Father's Dad had to end, but I'm glad we got to spend it with my brother and got to visits our Dad's place of rest, Mariachi band and all.