Fantastic Four

lean on me

yesterday we received word that one of Sergio's friends was in a horrific car accident.  I'm talking lucky to be alive.  The minute he hung up the phone we both knew our evening plans would be put on hold.  His friend needed him.  Now said friend didn't say it, Sergio didn't ask, he just went.  And I felt at peace knowing DJ would be looked after.  Sergio would be by his side and make sure he was taken care of.  Sergio just does that.  You don't ever think you need him.  But when he is there by your side while you are sitting in a hospital bed you are darn happy of his presence.  Asking questions, lobbying for your comfort, making sure your needs are met - that is just the man he is.  God love him.  I love him.  I'm proud of you mexi.  I know DJ is proud to call you a friend.  You are a good man.

 

you just call on me brother, when you need a hand

we all need somebody to lean on

i just might have a problem that you'd understand

we all need somebody to lean on...

And away they go....

I've been attending opening days for as long as I can remember  14 years.  Every year is better than the one prior.  This year the boys (i.e. National City Fire Department) had a theme.  Sergio wanted a very specific suit.  Once word got out what he intended on flaunting it quickly became a cult following.  This post is entirely devoted to my mexi & the rest of the NCFD cartel.

What could be seksi'er than a fireman in an alligator suit?

Accordion, guns & beer, who knew!

Sergio & his identical side kick.

The energizer bunny.....

You know the rest it keeps going & going & going & going...

The above would 100% true of my hubs since at least April 19th.  Possibly before.  If he isn't going to school, training, attending a meeting or flying to Fresno for a conference or Wisconsin to build a fire engine then he would be at work doing what he does best.  Some weeks we see him once which is always hard on me girlies two.  Other weeks we are lucky to see him twice.  Silly how seeing him twice puts us in the lucky catagory.  But it is what it is and all this hard work away from home will pay off when he is sitting pretty at the beach next to me enjoying his retirement (think 7 years).  So without further ado here is my bragging moment.

Sergio's new fire truck.  One in which he spent endless hours helping build.  Lots of paperwork, fly miles & meetings and here is the end result.  Proud of you Sergio.  Strong work Mora, strong work ;)

Fire guns

Who knew?  There are guns that you shoot and it starts a fire.  Interesting.  And guess who likes them?

Yup, my fire mexi.  And he was super stoked to be chosen out of all the firemen there to be the one to fire it.

Seksi, no?

Just another day in Fireland...

The cool stuff

Sergio is always off on an adventure.  Last week it was to Charlotte North Carolina to visit the factory that makes the fabric for their turn outs & for the NASA space suits.  Can you say super cool?  Well we thought it was.

Anyhow.  Today he sent me these pictures & I was envious.  

PS.... a general rule of thumb - if you see one of these most times it means fire.  As in big, big, fire.

Spring time

This would be signs of spring in Solana Beach.  Mother Nature is giving us a little bit of everything.

Chase-ing a dream

Recently one of Sergio's friends told him, "My Son wants to be a Fireman."  

That is how it all started.  One sentence.  

And Sergio's reply, "When Chase is ready, have him come see me."  

Many months later we proudly stepped out and attended Chase's Fire Academy Graduation.  It was with much pride I was witness to this event.  

See, many years ago a man in the fire service took a chance on Sergio.  With the simple sentence of, "Come see me."  And now some 15 years later Sergio is paying it forward.  I am one proud Wife.

And very proud of Chase and his accomplishment too.