Arroyo Celebrate Labor Day Weekend

We had the Arroyo’s en mass to the house Sunday afternoon. Linda and I hosted Michael and Andrew, back from USAO and St. Gregory’s for the weekend and their grandparents, my father, Jose’ or “Joe” and his wife, Frances Arroyo. We had a fantastic afternoon and it was a great opportunity for Dad and Frances to see my two youngest, whom they have not seen since they were very small. I don’t think they have had the pleasure since before Michael was in 3rd Grade!

Frances and Joe Arroyo

Frances, J. and Linda Arroyo

Joe, Frances and J. enjoy the weather

Andrew (going to St. Gregory’s), Michael (going to USAO), and Frances Arroyo

J, Joe, and Michael Arroyo

Arroyo Boys Start College

Linda and I were able to accompany Andrew to St. Gregory’s University in Shawnee this past Friday. I am attaching some pics of the visit. Unfortunately, time did not permit me to go to Chickasaw for Michael’s move to USAO. We do wish him the best and hope that he will do well as they both begin a new life away from home!

The drive to St. Gregory’s University.

Andrew getting his new room ready.

Another angle of the Ad building.

A Happy Mother's Day

Michael and Linda share a moment at Braum's on Mother's Day

Kayla with Emersyn on Mother's Day.

Kayla looks on as husband, Landon, shows Kadence something at Braum's.

Grandma tells Kadence about her gift.

Weekend with the Grandkids!

Linda and I had a fantastic time with the Million children and Kadence. Michael has been around lately while he has been working nights at WalMart.

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Alec had a blast helping Grandpa work on blowing leaves from the garage!

Halloween was busy!

Well, we had 5 of our 13 grandchildren over for Halloween this year. We also saw 3 of our 6 kids with an addition of Michael's girlfriend, Felicia! Whew! It was busy! Of our kids, Frances, Landon and Michael were over at some point during the day and night, Rainee, Chloe, Alec, Brody and Kadence were over for the festivities! I am attaching some pictures of the fun!

Landon, Michael and Felicia

Rainee, the cat!

Kadence as Princess Leia

Chloe, the Geisha Girl

Alec as Optimus Prime

Michael Steps up with Knights Of Columbus

Michael joined Knights of Columbus and has stepped up on the 3rd Degree Team (Knights have 4 Degrees - a 'full' Knight has taken his 1-3rd Degrees) shown above. Michael plays a part with me on the Degree Team and has proven to enjoy it and did very well. This is a great chance for father and son to share something regarding our Faith and spend time together. Michael is also Chancellor for our Council 4721. I am Deputy Grand Knight and his office is below me in the hierarchy, though barely, he is 3rd in line!

Congratulations, Michael, Dad is proud of you!

Memorial Day Weekend

Well, school was out on Friday and Memorial Day Weekend came and is almost gone. We had a blast with the grandkids on Saturday. We got to see Amiya's dance recital on Friday night, had a cookout on Sunday, and did some painting on Monday. Ah, went for a drive for my driving instructor certification on Saturday, I knew there was something I forgot.

Anyway, next week will be a bit of a challenge. This is the last week at Zarrow which has proved to be challenging on a daily basis. Monday I will be cleaning out my room and moving stuff from my current room to another room. Of course, I will also 'check out' which will be fun. I am certain I will have forgotten something!

Of course, we got to see Star Trek! It was great and Paul and I loved the chance to see the Premier together again. This makes 10 out of the 11 films that we have seen on premier night! I had the chance to see it again the following day, last Saturday, with my cousin Bill McGrew and son Michael. After that viewing, we met at Christina and Pat's for a cookout. It was a fantastic chance to see most of the family together again.

Today, Michael and I are off to see Star Trek again! Yeah, it was a good movie!

McGrew Cousins get together in Tulsa

 

It is so nice when we cousins can get together, even if Terrie was not there. Bill, Christina, myself with Pat and Linda were able to have a fun evening at Christina and Pat's this past weekend.

Before the cookout, Michael, Bill and I went to see Star Trek (yes, Again!) - It was still as much fun the second time around!

Michael Graduates!

Michael graduates from Dove tonight! Congratulations son!

It is getting close to when Paul, Linda, Cathy and I will see Star Trek! Our tradition continues at 7 pm tonight!

Been awhile

My Friends and Family;

It has been awhile since I last updated this BLOG, I am sorry for the delay. Well, there have been ups and downs in our family since I last updated things.

Matthew Arroyo has begun working for Tulsa's Ambulance service, EMSA! Matthew has some great plans for himself and his family and Linda and I are very proud of him.

Michael joined me giving blood a couple of weeks ago! This was his first time giving blood and I was quite proud of him!

He also is on the way to becoming a Optometry Tech. He begins his Internship soon and should be well on the way to a very good career. Way to go Michael!

Jose' has his destiny set for awhile and will need your continued prayers and, if interested, would appreciate a letter or so.

Memory Lane with Rainee

Here is Rainee when she was 2 with Uncle Michael

Rainee and Uncle Michael carved some Pumpkins for Halloween in 2003

Also in 2003, Grandpa and Rainee began a tradition which continues today of baking Peanut Butter Cookies together. When this was taken, Grandpa did most of the work and Rainee did the "Crisscross". When we did this a couple of weeks ago, Rainee did ALL of the cookies except for putting them in and taking them out of the oven!

Our 8th Anniversary of Being Grandparents!

This is our Princess, Rainee Million. She is 8 today, Feb 19th, 2009.

Here is our Princess in the snow. Rainee has been a wonderful light to Linda and I. On Feb. 19th, 2001, I held this precious Princess for the first time and can't begin to say how that changed my life forever.

Here she is with her Uncle Andrew.

All Packed for Tulsa

St. Joseph, Blessed Virgin Mary and Sacred Heart of Jesus statues lined up and ready for a new garden to grace. (Not to mention a couple of frogs and a turtle among other sundries)

Garage all packed up waiting for a trailer to load it into.

This post is made from my cellphone as we await the arrival of Christina and Pat, with Rob & Amanda in toe. Michael and Drew are expected to be with them when they arrive tonight to camp out on our clean floors to awaken to loading and stuffing the rest of our earthly belongings into their truck, trailer and van.

By Monday morning, our house in Texas will be but a fond memory. We will be living close to our Twelve, yes 12, grandchildren! I will be busy getting my new classroom ready with but a week to make it a new learning home for about 40 5th graders eager to experience their last year at Zarrow!

Michael's Confirmation

This is a video of Michael's Confirmation on April 24, 2008. Yeah, I am a bit behind in getting this up! I will post Andrew's video in a bit. Congratulations!

Thanksgiving

From Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving! More pictures from this holiday feasting to come! CLick on the picture below to see pictures from both of our Thanksgiving celebrations.

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