OUR PATRIARCH

Today, January 30, would have been Dad's (Grandpa's) birthday. If he were still alive he would be 107. Let's pause for a moment in tribute to a great parent (grandparent). I'm sure he would still be proud of all of us.

Happy Birthday Dad (Grandpa).

calebs 9th birthday

caleb elena and anthony

dad caleb theresa anthony xavier

caleb and his friend anthony with the hooters girls'

SECOND TIME FOR POLL---REUNION

You have one more time to vote on a location for a Martinez Reunion. If you have someone who doesn't know about this poll you better tell them to get on here and vote. If you vote please comment on this post that you voted. No--no---no---double voting. Let the poll begin. Remember ..... vote on a place where you think more people would be able to attend. My dads family has decided to cancel their annual reunion that we have had for 8 yrs. It's sad,,,,but it was the same one in charge every year and it kinda just got old. But when was the last Martinez one?????

THE VOTE IS IN!!! MARTINEZ REUNION

Okay according to the people who voted Texas is the place for the next Martinez reunion. Now the next poll will have around 4 names who we think should be chairman. Go ahead and either email me or put it on the blog who you think would be a good chairman and this person will pick thier committee. Don't panic.... this doesn't mean it will happened but you never know it may fall in the hands of someone who really has the time and means to make this long overdue get together happen! Okay ..... here is my email address in case you want to be secretive with your choice. Ha!!! irenesmith41@yahoo.com Let the polling begin..........remember this is just the primaries!!! No caucasing in the metro-plex okay!

Some more Memories

Some more memories : R & B Brothers (Rudy & Bob)

MEMORIES.........................

 

 

Theresa & Lindsay in Vegas this past weekend!!

FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW

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TRY THIS OUT..... I POSTED PICS FROM THE FORT WORTH STOCKSHOW....... IT WAS FUN AND IT WAS AN EXPERIENCE. ROPER WAS IN A CLASS OF 22 AND HE GOT 19 . NOT WHAT WE HOPED FOR BUT NOT BAD FOR OUR FIRST TIME THERE. THANKS FOR ALL THE HOSPITALITY FAMILY!

Sorry to outshine the blue dress-----

Mom went to the doctor yesterday and he told her she had used up all her alternative options besides surgery. He will go in there and just remove the damaged or deteriated disc and free up the canal where her nerve is that is causing all the pain. He guaranteed to get rid of the leg pain with that procedure. He feels he does not need to perform the fusion part because her back pain is not that great. If later in the future it gets unbearable then he would proceed with that option. Right now this surgery would require one night stay and about a week of bed rest .In about a month she should be ready to go. If you added the fusion part we would be talking about alot more recovery part. We are just making sure this is the surgeon we want to use and trying to decide on a date. Mom must have been excited because her BP was 201/87...finally it went down to 197/? . He told her to keep her eye on that. The doctor also asked her if the pain got worse when she went into a store shopping ....and she said "no........ I don't think so " but if Daddy would have been in the room he would have jumped up and showed the doc how FAST she walks when they do walk into a store. He says "her pain just goes away!"

RIP my little blue dress

Since I haven't posted in awhile, here is a pic of my friend, Lauren, and I on New Years. Colorful, huh?! This pic was taken by a D Magazine photographer which is a pretty big magazine in our area. You can't tell, but I had big fake eyelashes on that night too that were awesome!

I have a funny story about my dress. I bought it only a few weeks ago for New Years Eve since that is a big night in Dallas, as is every night, but I digress! Anyways, I splurged and bought a Betsey Johnson which is one of my favorite designers for short, fun party dresses. I took it to our dry cleaners so I could bring it to Vegas (going for MLK weekend and so is Theresa!)..Well, guess what?! I heard there was a big fire in Uptown on Friday. Well, it was MY dry cleaners that burnt down and guess where a few of my best dresses were? THERE!
I was pissed, but they are going to reimburse me so I guess I will have to go shop for some new ones..My mom said, "Yeah, that WAS a really HOT dress!"

Blogging

For those who have had trouble posting ....(maybe that is why it is the same ol people always posting ) ..here is a helpful hint. Look up to the far right corner and it will have "sign in" . Double click on that and see if that will take you to the dashboard that will help you publish a new post or pictures.
Would love to have pictures from the rest out there who don't post or can't. I hope this helps.
Happy blogging!
Oh by the way..here's news from this homefront.
* Irene and Roper, and Ropers girlfriend had supper with Alice and Phillip Saturday nite after a quick trip to Dallas. Sure was goooooooooood and Phillip treated!!
*Sylvia and Shane have been at Mom and Dads all weekend.
* Mom comes to the doctor tomorrow to see a surgeon concerning her diagonosis with severe lumbar stenosis. She has had quite a bit of pain these last few weeks.
* Today the weather is absolutely beautiful...and I finally took my Christmas tree down.
*Hope the Cowboys do good this coming weekend!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

HAPPY 2008!
Me and my two girlfriends at the Annual Cowboy Classic Ball.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

To all our friends and family of the Martinez Family Bloggers, we want to wish all of you a happy and prosperous new year. May you all enjoy the best of health as well.

Eddie & Elise