Welcome To Our First Princess

Little Endsley, 6 lbs. 13 oz. was born yesterday to Arlene & Vinny.
We are so happy to finally have that 'long awaited' girl to go with our Grand 7 boys!

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Enthusiasm

I AM ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT LIFE!

Just as I can turn a different direction when I walk, I can change the direction of my thinking if I wish. If I am feeling tired, sad or disappointed and I want to feel energized, I need only change my thoughts.

I think about what brings me joy, what sparks my creativity, what excites me about being alive. I consider what a positive difference I make as I lend a hand or take better care of myself. I take action, and I feel enthusiasm, a zest for life.

A simple shift in my thinking makes all the difference. I love my life right now, and I recognize my potential. My enthusiasm is contagious! Others around me catch my positive energy. I feel the spirit of God moving through me to do mighty works!

Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord.—Romans 12:11
From: Daily Word
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Happy Birthday Dear Matthew...Skydiving Celebration

Cousin Chuck/ Pipo did the Skydive with Matt

for his birthday...

Landing Approach in a 'Gator' color parachute

Matt's boys, Jude & Eki,  were happy to see him return...

Proud Mom, 30 years ago and today as well...

Matt & Chuck/Pipo, Tbowing after their Skydive...

Below is a post from our son, Chuck. Chuck & wife, Terry, are Missionaries in Kenya, Africa...He puts today in proper perspective for all of us...

From Chuck's Blog:

http://missionarieschuckterryfernandez.blogspot.com/

"Living abroad produces a strange paradox in the life of a Missionary.

On one hand, you do all you can do to assimilate with the land and people God has called you to, while on the other hand you are constantly trying to keep your personal identity of the country and culture where you were birthed and raise by the grace of God. Even though we are 8000 miles away, Memorial Day still has a profound effect on those of us that live abroad as a special day of remembrance for those who have died in our nations service. There are several things that are very personal about this day of remembrance for us. Both Terry and I were raised in military families who have fathers who served our country with long distinguished and decorated careers which included combat in Viet Nam.

Terry’s father,Jesus Delgado Borja served three tours of combat as a Green Beret in the jungles of Viet Nam and was a war hero in the truest sense of the word.

While Jesse, as we affectionately called him has gone home to be with the Lord, we remember his service and the many men who gave their lives while serving with him.

My father, Carlos Manuel Fernandez Sr. who is a retired Lt. Colonel and a real war hero also served two tours of duty in the jungles of Viet Nam and was highly decorated for his service in the U.S. Army.

During his two tours of duty I know my father lost many friends who were part of the band of brothers as well.

I record this piece of family heritage to let you know that we have a deep personal and family connection to many who have given their lives for our country so that we have the freedom to do what we are doing today by preaching the gospel at home and abroad. From the earliest days of courtship, as a teenager, I can remember Terry serving at the Veteran’s Hospital in Fayetteville, North Carolina and the visor of her car being covered with Poppy flowers.

Memorial Day is even more special when you live in a country that does not have a rich history of having soldiers who are willing to sacrifice their life for other people. Only within the last year has Kenya started to identify with this type of sacrifice by sending their troops into Somalia to combat the terrorist group Al-Shabaab, but only long after American troops where giving their very lives in the streets of Mogadishu.

Fallen but not forgotten by this Missionary and his wife."
                                                     Flanders Field

Waregem, Belgium

In Flanders Fields
by:John McCrae, 1915

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.Waregem, Belgium

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

 

Life IS A SPECIAL Occasion!!!

Joshua's Vikings Football Team Wins Their 'Super Bowl'

Joshua's Fans....

Brother, Dylan, knows how to 'yell' after eating and drinking continuously :)

Pops, Turk & Aunt Carla....

Having all his 'loved ones' around him helps Pops so much during

this time when he is 'feeling puny'....(it is in the dictionary)

Rx...Love! 

Heather's beautiful smile!

Heather, DJ and Isabella, have been Golden Friends to

Britt, Joshua and Dylan... This girl is Priceless! 

Our Turk loves the little ones...

Here he is loving on Jude

Turk lets Eli feel his new haircut...much to Eli's delight 

New Mom, Christy, hovering over Sebastain aka: Sea Bass 

Proud and Loud Mom, Britt

She can 'yell' for her boy....

some people are known to  move away from her during crisis on the field!

You Go, Girl! 

That's your 'little man'... 

Our Star...Joshua we are so proud of you and your team!

These are the fans that turned out for JJ's game last night...

Kinda like a 'Family Reunion'...

Mom Britt, Brother Dylan, 2nd Mom Heather, Neena Lynn, Poppa Tony

 Uncle Matt & Aunt Tia and Jude & Eli,

Pops, Grandma, Aunt Carla & Uncle Kevin & Kason,

Christy, Uncle Chuck, Turk and Sea Bass Sebastain,

At the end of the game, score being 8 to 7, everyone went 'bonkers'...

Winning the 'Super Bowl' of Football for 10-11 year old boys is

part of making 'Life Time' Memories.

We are privileged to share fun and love with Family members

at this 'Moment In Time'.

Yo Te Quiero Mucho, You'll!  

Our Champion...Joshua Shane aka: JJ

Vikings Team....Super Bowl Champs 2012

(Joshua 2nd row 2nd from left)

Proud Grandparents

My Honey, Special Dad, Pops, Popie, Gator Man, American Hero and Patriot!

For All You Do For Our Family!

My Special Gift Designed and Produced by Sweet Britt, with help from Carla and Christy...Priceless

Thanks Terry & Chuck for the wonderful Edible Arrangements

Wonderful and Blessed Day

Joshua & Dylan did the Devotional Readings on....Love

Two 'Happy' Mothers....Today and Always!

Carillon Bell Tower Reserve...a Family Place

Lynn with Grandsons, Joshua & Dylan and their cousin Gina

These are special memories...Britt with sons, Joshua & Dylan.

Britt and brother Matt have many pictures here......this is with their Dad, Rich.

   Of course it was real nature then, no buildings and hotels....only original Florida.

What in the world is Britt doing???? 
Poor bird had to give up its usual spot on this bridge,
                    temporarily...

Our Families....Joy Child/Woman/Mother/Daughter/Friend....

                                                   that's our Britt!!!

                                                                 What a Blessing!  

Family Time....Celebrating Vinny's Graduation, Neena/Twins Fun etc.

Vinny graduating from Firefighters Academy in Tampa....

Way to go, VV!   We are proud of you...

Pops with his favorite girls....Babydolls Britt & Carla....

Joshua and his football injury...can still play his iPod with ease...

Kason smiles for his Nenee Britt....he is our iPad 'geek'....
as he was playing on mine he says, 'MaMa I won't order anything' O.K?

Wild and CraZy Dylan, aka: TuTu,
he enjoys playing with his cousin Kason...
          they make a fun pair.

Our Carla brings me a special angel called
the Angel of Miracles of Everday Life...
     Sweet Carla is an 'angel~of~the~heart' to me....
         Thank you, Precious :)

Neena Lynn, with her two Grandsons, Jude and Eli

Jude on left and Eli on right....waiting for their Neena to take them for a ride...

Yep, that's the Good Life!