Rose - Let the Freedom Ring.

One of the 60 rose bushes in our garden that Steve got me as a gift.

Picture taken June 21, 2009.
Jodie's Uncle Randy Dacoscos & Uncle Raynard Dacoscos

San Diego, California

Picture taken June 12, 2009 at Sea World, San Diego, California.

Coming soon more vacation pictures.

Picture taken June 12, 2009.
Captain John Haha - Calls all play grounds "Play Place" and thinks this is the coolest play place!


Sarah loves playing at the beach.


Picture taken Friday, June 12, 2009.
As of today Sarah is 1 year, 6 months, 27 days old. And John is 3 years, 2 months, 25 days old as of today.


Sarah going for another stroll at the beach while Daddy/Steve supervise... And once again John is amused by Daddy/Steve & Sarah.

Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena, California

A small sample of the RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE....With EVAN J. MARSHALL

Jodie's 40th Birthday at Disneyland, California.

Pictures taken Sunday, March 8, 2009.
Disneyland - Sleeping Beauty Castle reflection from the moat (water).


Wine Country Trattoria Restaurant
Disney's California Adventure

Jodie's Birthday dessert - Trattoria Chocolate Creme - Freshly baked silky double chocolate creme with a vanilla wafer cookie


Happy Sweet Shelley with her Trattoria Chocolate Creme dessert.


Sweet Janet admiring the beauty of Disneyland with her adorable friends. =)


Shelly & Pinocchio

Adorable Lynda with new bonnet...

In front of Mr. Toad "Wild Ride".

The Teacup Champions at Disneyland, California

Picture taken March 8, 2009.

Our beloved dog Cisco R.I.P.

Picture taken March 2, 2009.

Cisco passed away March 2, 2009 at 1:55 P.M.

I just wanted to let you know that I made it home. The journey wasn't an easy one, but it didn't take too long.

Everything is so pretty here, so white, so fresh and new I wish that you could close your eyes and that you could see it too. Please try not to be sad for me. Try to understand God is taking care of me...I'm in the shelter of His hands.

Here there is no sadness, no sorrow, and no pain. Here there is no crying and I'll never hurt again. Here it is so peaceful when all the angels sing. I really have to go for now... I've just got to try my new wings.

xoxo - Cisco

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Picture taken March 2, 2009
Best friends Tobin & Cisco.


Buddies

Man's best friend

Picture taken Sunday, March 1, 2009.
Cisco & Steve

Cruising Thoughts

Picture taken of Steve 2-16-2009.

Picture taken February 16, 2009 from Devil's Gate Dam.
JPL in the background.


Sarah is all bundle up & ready to explore.
Sarah at 1 year, 3 months old.


Steve


The view looking down from the wood & metal bridge.


John loves adventures.
John at 2 years, 10 months, 29 days old.


A muddy trail at Hahamongna Watershed Park area.


In the very back of this picture, you can see Devil's Gate Dam.

It's time to head back to our vehicle & return to home, sweet home.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Picture taken February 14, 2009.
This is were we celebrate our Valentine's Day early dinner together.

Quote from Mark A. Overby

Love is much like a wild rose, beautiful and calm, but willing to draw blood in its defense.

-Mark A. Overby

Honey Bear takes Jodie's picture

Picture taken February 7, 2009 by my Honey Bear /Steve R.

25 Random Things

Current mood: happy

....................

1. I love tide pools.

2. Volcanoes fascinate me!

3. Some day I will learn how to play the violin/fiddle. It’s
on my bucket list.

4. I recently started playing my flute again.

5. I love growing flowers, especially roses & orchids.

6. I like to pamper myself with fresh cut flowers from our garden
or from the market & display them all around the house.

7. One of my favorite places to be is our garden admiring
the beauty.

8. Baking & cooking is one of my passions. Now if only I
can eat in moderation 75% plus each week. It’s all about making a choice.

9. I’m very fortunate to be married to some one (Steve Rhoades.)
that really appreciate & passionate about music as much as I do. We
certainly love going to a Live/band show as much as we can possible. All depends on time & money.

10. This year we are taking John & Sarah to their very
first Dodgers game. Go Dodgers!

11. I love road trips.

12. I enjoy getting my toe nails painted.

13. I love going on picnics.

14. My favorite great outdoor activities are biking, boating
or sailing, camping, fishing, hiking, horse back riding & sports.

15. For awhile I thought of deleting my four season’s blog
account, but recently I decided against it.

16. Every year I have to sale or give away some of my least
favorite books in order to make room for new books. Believe me it’s not an easy
task for me to part from my books.

17. I love the beach & learning much as I can about
marine biology.

18. I love waterfalls. I can sit or stand there for hours alone
or with love ones. (Family & friends)

19. I love old (classic) pick up trucks.

20. I love it when it rains.

21. I have a half older sister & 2 younger half sisters
I never met. (Some day I will meet my two younger half sisters). The older half
sister, I have no clue where she’s at).

22. I miss going horse back riding.

23. I prefer driving a car with manual than automatic.

24. I love going to Farmers’ Market, Swap meet, arts &
crafts shows.

25. Our walls in our house are bare. After the house expansion
& remodeling, we just ran out of energy. We have pictures/art in frames; we
just have to get around in securely placing them on the wall. So hopefully real
soon our walls won’t be bare for too long

Evan Marshall on February 1, 2009

For upcoming shows at The Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena, California.

Pictures taken 2-2-2009.
Lynda B. & Mike Madigon at Bob Stane's Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena, California to see Riders Of The Purple Sage with Evan J. Marshall perform.


Evan Marshall & Mike Madigan.

Paradise in Pasadena, California

Picture taken 1-11-2009 a view from our backyard.

The Palace of Fine Arts/Exploratorium, San Francisco

Picture taken 12-27-08. It feels so good to be back.

The Exploratorium & Palace of Fine Arts is a absolutely one of my favorite places to visit.

Guess which bridge this is?

Picture taken 12-27-08.

Christmas in Sacramento, California

Family picture.
Pictures taken 12-25-08 at Aunt Linda & Uncle Freds's house.


Take 2 picture.

Photo

Missing pictures

As soon as I can relocated the some of the missing pictures from our vacation, I will of course post them.

Picture taken 2008 holiday.
Jodie's Uncle David & Aunt Sheila

Oldie but goodie

I came across an oldie but goodie cassette that Steve made especially for me years ago when we were dating in the mid 80's.

Date: Saturday, May 31, 1986

To: Jodie - Love Always Steve R.

I can not believe it's true - Phil Collins
Paperlate - Genesis
That's all - Genesis
Everybody wants to rule the world - Tears for Fear
Don't forget about me - Breakfast club
Love action - Human League
More than a feeling - Boston
Waiting for a girl like you - Foreigner
Here comes the rain again - Eurhythimics
Here comes the sun - Beatles
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
The Entainer
Making love on the phone - Felini
Do that to me one more time - Captain & Tenille
Hold me - Fleetwood Mac
Like a Virgin - Madonna
Watching the wheels - John Lennon
She's a beauty - The Tubes
Ever time you go away - Paul Young
Summer Breeze Seal & Crofts
Heart and Soul - Huey Lewis & the News
Everything she does is magic - Police
Love got a lne on you - Scandal
George Jetson theme song
California girls - David Lee Roth
Always look on the bright side of life - Monty Python

Dear Steve,
Thank you for the precious gift of sweet memories & for "all the cassettes & cds" you have made for me during the 80's.
Love Always Jodie

DCA

Pictures taken December 6, 2008 at Disney's California Adventure.


Counting down the days til we see the real thing.
We love San Francisco!


Oh, wow!


Road trip anyone?
I'm so looking forward to our road trip this month.


I'm in the mood for ice cream. How about you? =P


The Paradise Pier Lake is empty. Skate board anyone?

What's my age?

Picture taken December 5, 2008.
John at 2 years, 8 months, 17 days old.

Drink here...

Goofy water at Toontown.
Disneyland, California.

Disneyland

Picture taken November 16, 2008.
Happy Birthday, Sarah

This is my wish for you:

Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, fatihs that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life."