Cardona Family: June 2006

Friday, June 23, 2006

Valley Forge National Park

I made a wrong turn the other day while driving and ended up in Valley Forge Park. It was a beautiful summer day and I was instantly rushed with some memories long forgotten and a great sense of nostalgia. Most of us who have lived here all our lives forget the meaning behind this historic landmark. (It was the site of the headquarters of the Continental Army (under George Washington) during the American Revolution.) We all just remember childhood recreational activities including family picnics, sledding, kite flying and biking.
It’s probably been twenty years since I’ve been to Valley Forge Park, but I’m planning to take my family there three times this year. Summer, Fall and Winter. The memories that I had are about to be shared my kids and then we’ll make new ones. Would anyone care to share your favorite memory?

Wednesday, June 21, 2006

Kristina is in Orlando

My dear sister in Christ, Leslie Landrum, and her family have taken in an orphan from the Ukraine for the summer. You can read about it here.

Monday, June 19, 2006

Uncanny Resemblance

Am I the only one who saw the picture below and was reminded of these three guys?
No? I didn’t think so.

Sunday, June 18, 2006

Happy Father's Day

Hope you guys enjoyed yours. We all went over to Mom and Pop's house.

Chick's new toy

Ulyses

Friday, June 16, 2006

Proud Fathers & Proud Uncles

On Thursday June 15th 2006, Jacob Gilberto Rolon & Marie Noelle Rolon (along with 1,054 other students) graduated from North Penn High School. The two teary-eyed guys with them are Tom & Jim. Proud fathers and proud uncles. Also in the stands were Patti, Mom, Annette, Tommy, Tina, Iris, Jordan, Roxane and Ron (another proud father/uncle).
Jacob has been awarded a Full Merit Scholarship to West Chester University (45 minutes away) in the Pre-Med Studies Program.
Marie will be attending Valley Forge Christian College (35 minutes away) studying Business and Children’s Ministry.

Thursday, June 15, 2006

New Hybrid Motorcycle

In an effort to cut down on our fuel consumption, I propose this vehicle.
It runs on it's own..err.. gas.
Warning: Not work safe or family friendly.

Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Happy Birthday Sammy

Tuesday, June 13, 2006

La Reunion De Los Primos?

About two years ago, Ulyses Jr. suggested that we attempt to plan a cousin reunion in Puerto Rico. He suggested a date in July 2006. At the time, it seemed so far away that it would give us all “plenty” time to plan for this event and actually make it a reality.

Well, here we are June 2006. What seemed to be a great futuristic idea is now before us. It appears that the only confirmed cousins that will be attempting to make this trip are Tony, Ulyses and myself. We decided to make this a trip to visit family, combined with a trip to enjoy in the wonderful fun that Puerto Rico has to offer (snorkeling, along with other water sports, historic sites, beautiful beaches etc.). We have a hotel room (in Condado/ San Juan) and a rental car already reserved. We will be arriving on Saturday, July 8th.

My hope is that other cousins’ reconsider their plans and decide to join us.