Mellowswan

Chatting with my grandson Zachary

MY LAST DAY IN WASHINGTON

2011-07-23T16:51:00.000-07:00

Video of my last day in Washington and the ride via ferry with my son in law Nathan and my grandson Joshua to the airport. Also the landing in Santa Barbara, California.

MEMORIES OF WASHINGTON

2011-07-23T16:21:00.001-07:00

MOMENTS WITH MY FAMILY

2011-07-23T16:19:00.001-07:00

JOSHUA PLAYING IN THE GARDEN

2011-07-23T15:18:00.000-07:00

Video of my grandson Joshua, playing in the garden in his little motorcycle.

SATURDAY IN POUSLOU

2011-07-20T19:06:00.000-07:00

A cute town of Viking origins, Poulslou is very quaint. We drove thru and then visited Zak and Josh's schools, and also a little lake, we walked in the forest and then returned home.

PACHI IN SEATTLE

2011-07-20T19:04:00.000-07:00

While I was waiting for the ferry to takes us to Bainbridge Island, I taped this video of Seattle's Skyline. It rained at times and when we were crossing to the island, the cold wind started to blow.

SANTA BARBARA TO SEATTLE WITH JOSHUA

2011-07-20T18:56:00.000-07:00

We flew from Santa Barbara to Seattle with my grandson Joshua. He behaved great in the plane. Michelle and Nathan were waiting for us in the huge airport and we drove in the rain to take the ferry that would cross us over to the island.

BBQ AT JASON AND AMBER'S HOME

2011-06-26T00:53:00.001-07:00

WITH MY GIRLFRIENDS ANNIK AND ALBA

2011-06-24T16:41:00.000-07:00

Annik is from France, I am from Chile and Alba is from Argentina.

Destiny reunited us in this faraway land.

We have been friends since the summer of 1979

Our children have grown together and they still friends even now that they live all over the planet.

Our grandchildren will be friends when they grow up.

Here we are, posing on a summer afternoon.

CELEBRATING LIFE

2011-06-24T16:34:00.000-07:00

My girlfriend Alba just returned from Argentina after spending some time visiting family there.

So with my girlfriend Annik and my grandsons we went out and celebrate her return at Apple's Farm in San Luis Obispo.

When we got home, we took this photo in the garden with my children.

Here we are from left Joshua, Annik, Dima, Alba, Tati, me, Niki and Zachary.

DIMA, TATI AND NIKI

2011-06-24T16:30:00.000-07:00

It is hard to get your kids together when they are older, as they all have their work, classes and busy lives.

That is why when I returned home after having lunch with my girlfriends Alba and Annik and my grandsons, and saw them all watching tv, I grabbed them for a photo.

Thank you, thank you, thank you universe!

MY GRANDSONS ARRIVED

2011-06-24T16:21:00.000-07:00

I am so happy!!

My grandsons Zachary and Joshua are here from Washington State to spend the summer with me and the paternal grandparents Dale and Kai.

They have grown so much, and it was great to hug, kiss and play with them again.

We have spent time at the park, with them running around and me sitting on the lawn and taping the memories forever!

Thank you, thank you, thank you universe!!

MESSAGE FROM MY GRANDSON ZACHARY

2011-06-01T13:58:00.001-07:00

Message from my grandson Zachary after he got my birthday present.

MY GRANDSONS JOSHUA AND ZACHARY

2011-06-01T13:55:00.001-07:00

MOTHER'S DAY 2011

2011-05-10T04:23:00.001-07:00

AT THE OLD PORT INN

2011-05-10T01:33:00.000-07:00

CARDS AND PRESENTS FROM DIMA AND TATI

2011-05-10T01:21:00.001-07:00

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"SMILE"

2011-05-07T14:52:00.000-07:00

SMILE

Smile, though your heart is aching
smile, even though it's breaking
when there are clouds, in the sky
you'll get by...

If you smile, thru your pains and sorrows
smile, and maybe tomorrow,
you'll see the sun come shinning thru
for you...

Light up your face, with gladness
hide every trace of sadness
although a tear, maybe ever so near
that's the time, you must keep on trying
smile, what's the use of crying
you'll find that life
it's still worthwhile
if you just smile...

That's the time, you must keep on trying
smile, what's the use of crying
you'll find that life
it's still worthwhile
if you just smile...

Smile, though your heart is aching...is aching
smile, even though is breaking....it's breaking...
when there are clouds, in the sky...
you'll get by...

That's the time, you must keep on trying
smile, what's the use of crying
you'll find that life
it's still worthwhile
if you just smile...

You'll find that life
it's still worthwhile
if you just smile...
smile....

CELEBRATING MY 59TH BIRTHDAY

2011-04-10T01:26:00.000-07:00

MY GRANDSONS AT KLONDIKES

2011-02-02T13:57:00.000-08:00

FAREWELL TO MIMI AND THE BOYS

2011-02-02T09:42:00.000-08:00

MY GRANDSONS 2011

2011-02-01T13:17:00.000-08:00

VIDEO OF MY CHILDREN IN UKRAINE

2011-01-20T12:23:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykdmjhS5nFE

ZACHARY PLAYING

2011-01-17T21:19:00.000-08:00

JOSHI DANCING

2011-01-17T10:51:00.000-08:00

CUDDLING WITH ZACHARY

2011-01-17T10:30:00.000-08:00

JOSHUA THE MAGICIAN

2011-01-13T12:58:00.001-08:00

BACK IN CALIFORNIA

2011-01-13T12:28:00.001-08:00

FLYING TO LOS ANGELES

2011-01-13T11:36:00.001-08:00

PUDAHUEL

2011-01-13T09:49:00.001-08:00

GOING TO SAN FERNANDO

2011-01-13T09:13:00.001-08:00

AFTER THE 8.8

2011-01-12T17:20:00.003-08:00

AFTER THE 8.8

2011-01-12T17:20:00.001-08:00

RITOQUE BOUND

2011-01-12T14:33:00.001-08:00

FRANCISCA LEARNED TO WALK

2011-01-06T10:14:00.001-08:00

TRIP TO SAN JOSE DE MAIPO, CHILE

2011-01-05T13:05:00.001-08:00

NATIVITY SCENE

2011-01-05T12:15:00.000-08:00

NEW YEAR`S PARTY 2011

2011-01-05T08:15:00.000-08:00

RETURNING TO SANTIAGO, CHILE

2011-01-03T06:32:00.001-08:00

FIREWORKS 2011

2011-01-03T06:01:00.001-08:00

LAST SUNSET 2010

2011-01-03T05:59:00.001-08:00

TWILIGHT IN VIÑA DEL MAR, CHILE

2011-01-03T05:54:00.001-08:00

REÑACA, CHILE

2011-01-03T05:53:00.000-08:00

VIÑA DEL MAR

2011-01-03T05:50:00.000-08:00

GOING TO LOS ANDES

2011-01-03T05:49:00.001-08:00

COPPELIA CON CAMILO Y LORENA

2011-01-03T05:18:00.000-08:00

MY GRANDSONS AT CHRISTMAS

2010-12-29T08:12:00.000-08:00

MI GRANDSONS AT CHRISTMAS

2010-12-29T08:10:00.000-08:00

FIGURE OF JESUS ON THE ANDES

2010-12-28T13:17:00.000-08:00

SNOW AVALANCHE IN THE CORDILLERA

2010-12-28T12:15:00.001-08:00

PASEANDO POR LA REINA

2010-12-27T14:16:00.002-08:00

SANTIAGO DE NOCHE

2010-12-27T14:16:00.001-08:00

NAVIDAD 2010

2010-12-27T14:13:00.000-08:00

NOCHEBUENA 2010

2010-12-27T14:10:00.001-08:00

FULL MOON IN SANTIAGO, CHILE

2010-12-27T12:59:00.000-08:00

NATE AND MIMI

2010-12-23T13:29:00.001-08:00

My son in law Nathan and my daughter Michelle

MY DAUGHTER MICHELLE AND MY GRANDSONS

2010-12-23T13:28:00.001-08:00

AROUND SANTIAGO

2010-12-19T21:07:00.001-08:00

THE ORGANILLERO

2010-12-19T20:10:00.001-08:00

GOING TO THE COAST

2010-12-19T18:32:00.001-08:00

VISITING MUM

2010-12-19T14:40:00.000-08:00

PHOTOS OF PASKKI AND WILLY'S WEDDING

2010-12-16T05:34:00.001-08:00

' THE PARTY OF PASKKI AND WILLY"

2010-12-10T14:37:00.001-08:00

I drove Paskki's car, with my mom. Toasted and I entertained myself greeting my family and friends who came to celebrate my daughter and son in law.

Lunch was great, absolutely 5-star menu, a ceviche of shrimp and then salmon with potatoes and salad. was delicious, the dessert Chirimoya custard drizzled with melted raspberry. yumm

Red and white wine, mineral water, were all happy.

Also today was Pascale's birthday, so we celebrate double!

I sang Happy Birthday to her!

Willy Pascale then left to the ballroom, and invited us all to come to see how appeared, the dancers from Pascale dance group who danced around the newly weds couple dancing, was super exciting and there, I did cry .!!!!

After, all couples joined in and started the dancing, with music of all sorts,

CCR, The Beatles, James Brown, Ruben Blades and others.

The party lasted until evening and then the guests were given a hot broth and coffee to prevent them from driving under the influence of alcohol.

All the ladies left with a bouquet of roses of remembrance.

And I came back to Santiago in the evening with Pascale and Willy, happy to start their new life.

Thank you, thank you universe!

GOING TO THE CHAPEL OF LOVE

2010-12-10T10:01:00.000-08:00

The church was about two kilometers from the party salon, on a country lane, Pascale and I got into the car, with Nacho, Willy's nephew as a driver and we had like 10 Harley in front and back about 10 Harley escorting us. along the road that led the cars to the church, some Huasos (Chilean cowboy) with hat in typical costumes directed the traffic.

I tried not to cry because I had makeup, but the joy of seeing my daughter get married in my Chilito,

surrounded by my countryside with so many friends who love her, made me a lump in the throat, and seeing her so beautiful, with her wedding dress, her veil and her bouquet of roses ....

I kept thanking the universe all the time.

We arrived at the church that was on a mound overlooking the green valley of vines, with huge windows high on each side, full of light, family and friends and I felt in my heart, the presence of my ancestors and the divine energy of God smiling benevolently.

Outside the church, a super long red carpet, with Harleys parked on each side diagonally and all "motokeros" and their wives stood on the side of their motorcycles, applauding while Paskki and me holding hands entered the Church. Incredible!

The same within the church, with a string quartet playing music as we entered,

to see the smiles of all relatives and friends was magical.

Willy looked great in his gray suit and tie and matching handkerchief with Pascale roses.

With love smiling face, waiting for his bride as a jewel approached smiling up to him.

behind Pascale,my mom and me behind Willy his children Javier and Mariana

The sermon was beautiful, the priest father Humberto, super cool and kind to them.

I did not forget the rings and eventually, they were delivered to the newlyweds, they put them on,

received the blessing, kissed and left smiling and happy out of the church, among

the applause of all who love them.

Leaving the church, was heard the roar of the motorcycles in greeting as they

walked the red carpet to the car that was waiting to take them back to the room where the cocktail would be done before lunch on the terrace.

THE BRIDE GETTING READY

2010-12-09T19:57:00.001-08:00

Pascale and I changed clothes and got the makeup and hair stylist, we were finishing fixing Pascale's veil when we started to feel a hoarse roar towards us growing stronger, we went to look at the

window and there were more than 20 Harley motorcycles caming in convoy entering the vineyard

Willy's group of motorcycle friends who would escort the bride's car!

Pascale stood before the mirror in her wedding dress and all who were there helping her get ready, dropped our jaws...she looked lovely, with a pearl-colored dress from Barcelona, Spain with matching shoes and her hair pulled back in the neck and veil that came out from her bun hairstyle , she looked completely great!

GOING TO CASABLANCA, CHILE

2010-12-09T19:44:00.001-08:00

It was a truly magical day!

We left very early from Santiago to the ranch "El Cuadro" which is in Casablanca, Chile.

The day was sunny and out of route 68 we went on a country road surrounded by trees and later by vineyards

We entered the vineyard, with a beautiful fountain, a huge building like an Italian villa,

surrounded by acres and acres of vineyards, all bright green, with flower gardens, hills covered with trees and blue sky, was really wonderful.

They also have a gallery where they show the complete process from the cluster of grapes to wine.

With statues, and huge wooden barrels.

PASKKI AND WILLY'S APARTMENT IN PROVIDENCIA, SANTIAGO, CHILE

2010-12-06T10:23:00.001-08:00

MY MUM

2010-12-04T19:42:00.000-08:00

EATING LOMITOS AT THE GERMAN DELI

2010-12-04T18:37:00.001-08:00

FAMILY LUNCHEON

2010-12-04T08:48:00.001-08:00

SPRING DAY IN SANTIAGO, CHILE

2010-12-04T08:41:00.001-08:00

HEADING FOR CHILE

2010-12-03T08:11:00.000-08:00

GOING HOME

2010-11-18T10:33:00.001-08:00

RONALD MC DONALD HOUSE IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

2010-10-25T17:11:00.000-07:00

GOING TO LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

2010-10-25T16:37:00.001-07:00

MY OLD JAGUAR

2010-09-25T21:33:00.000-07:00

Twenty two years ago, I saw my jag on the window of the Jaguar dealership in Monterey, California...it had been waiting for me always...

I drove her with the top down on the 17 mile drive in Pebble Beach along the golf course under the moonlight....

She has been with me all these years..
I have gone up mountains skiing, down to the lake, to the beach with my children and now my grandchildren...

She still runs...a bit slow just like me...

I DONATED BLOOD

2010-09-19T18:54:00.001-07:00

When you donate blood, you save 3 lives...maybe your own...nobody knows...

DIMA WITH ZAK AND JOSH AT THE PARK

2010-08-13T18:13:00.000-07:00