MEMORIAL DAY "A Tribute to our Family and Friends"

Joy's dad Edward F. White US Army-Air Force passed away in May 2, 1978

My dad Flordelino L. Cacho US Navy retired (right side)

Uncle Fred Farin retired - US Navy, dad and Uncle Alfredo Potes recently passed away in Hawaii

Uncle Jess Aguilar US Army recently passed away

Uncle Warley Falucho US Navy retired - my mom's brother

Kuya Danny Potes US Navy

My brother Noel US Air Force

Denise US Army - Noel's girl friend a long time ago

Son-in-law Jay Moore US Marine with Leilani

Daniel Falucho US Air Force (Active) Uncle Warley's son

Larry and Michelle opened their home to many young servicemen and women. A lot of them have been going back and forth to Iraq plus... - Brian, Tyler, Katie, Kevin, AJ, Jay, Seth, of which some are still Active. Larry and Michelle recently received some bad news that young Tony just died fighting for our country.

My cousin Manang Minda spouse Larry Cobb was US Navy now retired and Michelle's Uncle Jerry Trego also served.

John and Ellin Donga (good friends) have three sons in the Arm Forces - Ryan, Thomas, and Andrew.

a Poem by Ellin A. Donga

VISIONS OF ABRAHAM

Dear God,

Today I place

My child on the altar

Of our country.

I take this tender

Piece of my heart,

That was molded in my body

By Your hand

And with the trust of a child,

I place his hand in Yours.

Father, I humbly and gladly

Give back to You

What you so beautifully handed to me.

On the day of his birth

You placed his future

In my trembling hands

And trusted me to guide him in Your Ways.

Now I pass on to You

The gift of his life.

I ask only that You use it

For Your glory and honor.

My trust is in You

My son is in Your care

My heart is at peace. Amen

©Ellin A. Donga

Edonga@aol.com

Hawaiian Cruise

I took this picture in Dec of 2007 when Joy & I went on a NCL Cruise for 10 days. We also visited the Potes for a couples days. I took five portrait/vertical shots at the back of the ship and made it to a panorama. Camera setting in manual mode to keep the shutter and aperture in a fixed position.

to the MOM's - Happy Mother's Day

Joy's mom saw THE HIT a comedy play last year and thought that all her children would also enjoy. We celebrated Mother's Day in memory of Joy's mom Lorraine, with the help of Val and saw the play Sunday. Mom was right everyone loved it! All nine childrens, most spouses and some of her grand children were there. It's playing until mid June at the Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Ave, downtown San Diego. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!!

FREAKY - Painting with a camera
Last Monday we went to the William Heise County Park near Julian to continue Mother's Day celebration. I was looking at these trees that just had a lot of contrast. I used my ND400 filter to slow my shutter down then did the shake and no-bake thing and painted this. I hope that this is just a painting and nothing else - spooky.

Just CHILLING at the park - it was a beautiful day.

Cinco de Mayo

Celebration at the Levett's - Ahreeba, Ahreeba!!!

Today is Joy's Birthday

We went to Disneyland for a couple days, one of Joy's favorite places, for a family celebration. On our way home we went to DIHO SIAM in Ladera Ranch, Joel's girlfriend, Kristica's parents Thai restaurant, the food was delicious and the service was fantastic.

No PhotoShop

Little Robby at Sea World

Little Robby with Grandma Nancy, Joy, and Ariana last week. Ariana took most of the pictures.