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School Picture 2011

What a beautiful boy!!!

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Santa 2011

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Thanksgiving 2011

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving in Ranch Mirage.  Our friend Julia and her girls, my God Daughters, Dani and Emma came down.  Here are some pictures!

1.  Having dinner at our favorite Mexican Restaurant.

2.  Posing with their 3-D glasses at Happy Feet Two.

3.  Riding the Carousel.

4.  Eating Ice Cream.

5.  Riding the snake at the Living Desert.

We hope you all had a great time for Thanksgiving with family and loved ones.

Posted by Stuart on 11/24 at 07:53 AM

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Palm Springs Pride 2011

We had a great time at the Palm Springs Pride Festival and Parade!  Quentin loved all the free candy!!! 

1.  Quentin with his favorite doggy, Buddy!  Notice they are both wearing party beads!

2.  Quentin, Allen, Uncle Gary, and Buddy.

3.  Quentin and his dads.

Love and peace to all.  What a great weekend! 

Posted by Stuart on 11/06 at 07:46 PM

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Halloween 2011

Halloween started early at our house this year.  Quentin and his good friend Gavin went to the zoo with us for a special “Boo Zoo” where they trick or treated.  We then went to IHOP for a little breakfast.  Now, Superman is ready for his nap. 

1.  Quentin and Gavin in line to get into the zoo.

2.  Quentin and Gavin enjoying some of the bounty from the zoo.

3.  Quentin and Gavin and our friends Stevie and Sadie whose parents, Steve and Lindsey, we just happened to run into at the zoo.  Who says that LA is a big town!

4.  Quentin and Gavin with their chocolate pancakes!!!

5.  Quentin with Daddy Allen.

6.  Quentin with Daddy Stuart

Posted by Stuart on 10/29 at 12:18 PM

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Aunt Teri’s Los Angeles Birthday Celebration

Quentin’s Aunt Teri decided to celebrate her birthday in Los Angeles so we all had a big, fun time!

1.  This picture says it all!!!

2.  So sweet....Q loves chocolate!

3.  Yes, I’ll be nice Aunt Teri, just give me some cake....NOW!

4.  Oh, Yeah, that’s what I am talking about!!!

5.  Crossing swords with Aunt Trina.

6.  Being silly with Shaunte.

7.  Posing with cousin Lori and Daddy.

Posted by Stuart on 10/23 at 01:01 PM

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California Fun

Life continues to be a blast with Mr. Quentin!!!  He is growing so fast and talking like a little adult now.  He’s quite the negotiator!!!

1.  Quentin had his first trip to Disneyland and loved it!!

2.  Aunt Barb and Cousin Will were here from TN to enjoy Disneyland too!

3.  I love this shot.  In truth, Quentin about drove Will nuts because he was just all over him but Will was a good sport (for the most part)! 

4.  Quentin on a play date with his friends Aiden and Austin.  Aiden and Quentin are in the same class at school this year.  And, I work with Aiden and Austin’s dad so it is really fun for all of us to hang out.  These two boys, along with Gavin, are Quentin’s first true friends and he loves them so much.  He is always asking to be with them!

5.  Quentin helped me blow out my birthday candles.  Yes, the big 46!!! 

6.  Quentin is taking swimming lessons and is shown here learning to float with his instructor Eduard who he loves!

7.  Quentin in his first speedo.  He’ll be ready for the Olympics before you know it!

8.  Quentin with his friend Gavin on their way to school!  How cute!!

Posted by Stuart on 10/17 at 04:29 PM

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End of Summer Fun!!

We have been having a great end of summer.  Here are some highlights!

1. Quentin in Ventura making a “sand angel”

2.  Quentin and Allen in Ventura

3.  Quentin and Allen on the beach in Ventura

4.  Quentin and me in Ventura

5.  Q and his BFF Gavin at the zoo.

6.  Q and Gavin on the camel.

7.  Q and Gavin and Letty on the zoo tram.  What fun!!!

8.  Gavin and Q enjoy their lollipops!

9.  Gavin and Q on the slide.

10.  Gavin and Q on the hippo.

11.  Q and his God Sisters Dani and Emma at the park near their new home.

12.  Q and his cousin Hunter share a seat.

13.  Q and his cousin Hunter on the tram.

14.  Q and his cousin Ethan on Uncle Gary’s new couch!

15.  Q and his cousins Lauren, Hunter, and Cheyene help celebrate Bo’s first dog birthday!

We hope you are all doing great!!!

Posted by Stuart on 09/05 at 06:55 PM

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Happy Birthday Uncle Gary

Happy Birthday Uncle Gary!  Q had a great time at your party, especially with Mr. Buddy. 

Posted by Stuart on 08/15 at 07:14 AM

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A Boy and his Bubbles

Quentin loves his bath time!!!

Posted by Stuart on 08/14 at 04:38 PM

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Cousins Visit

Allen’s first cousin, Mo, and her family--Jonathan, Lauren, and Mara came to visit.  Of course, Quentin was in heaven with his cousins who are quite the ball players! 

Posted by Stuart on 08/13 at 02:16 PM

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Provincetown Family Week 2011

We just returned from an amazing week in Provincetown, MA.  Ptown, as they call it, is a coastal town on the tip of the Cape and it is about the cutest town I’ve ever been to.  It reminds me a lot of Key West except with Beaches.  We were there for Family Equality Council’s Family Week which is in the 16th year.  So, in addition to the many other tourist, there were 300 Gay families there for a full week of fun and fellowship.  Quentin had a blast riding around in his bike trailer that was attached to my bike.  We enjoyed spending so much time with my business partner, Kim, and her family and our attorney and friend Will Halm and two of his children, one of which happens to be my very grown up God Daughter Malina who is now 15.  We loved our time so much that we have already booked again for next year.  For any of you who have never been to Family Week, I highly encourage it.  It’s how the entire world should be 365 days a year!!!

1.  The Bells at the FEC Clambake.

2.  Allen helping Quentin learn to swing on the bars.  It’s a lot harder than it looks!

3.  Quentin loved the playground and conquered climbing the rope to the slide.

4.  Q loved playing in the cemetery which was right behind our house! 

5.  Aunt Teri came up and spent a few days with us which was such a treat.  She found an amazing Gelato place called the Purple Feather which we enjoyed every day!!!

6.  Playing Twister with Will’s son Harley.

7.  Playing with the “big kids” is his favorite thing to do!

8.  Malina and I at the clambake.  She is so tall and so beautiful! 

Posted by Stuart on 08/07 at 02:02 PM

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Goodbye Grandma Irma

It was a sad day when Irma left us for Heaven.  She was the last of her generation and even had two children already in Heaven.  For those of you who don’t know, on Irma’s 85th birthday while we were in New Orleans celebrating with her, she presented me with a document signed by the entire Hickox clan that officially “adopted” me as her son.  She believed that everyone deserved a loving and accepting family and spent the next 8 years “mothering” me in only the way she could.  We are all so sad that she is no longer with us but I know there was a big celebration in heaven when she arrived.  Her husband, 2 children, and brothers and sisters were all there.  And, I am sure that our own Dulcenia was there to welcome her too and show her around.  I can just hear it now “Well, Miss Irma, where have you been?  We’ve been waiting on you to start the party.  And, I have your wine right here ready for you.  Let’s go.”

Irma Oliver Hickox, September 15, 1918 - July 23, 2011. Resident of Rancho Mirage, born in Oakland, CA to Joaquin Soares Oliver and Mary Frazier. Irma, age 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family. Irma was married for 46 years to the late Hollis F. Hickox; they were longtime residents of San Leandro. She leaves behind her daughter Holly Black (Jeffery) of Union City, son Gary Hickox of Rancho Mirage, and adopted son Stuart Bell (Allen) of Los Angeles. She also leaves five adored grandchildren, Joy Pieri (Paul), Jerrod Black (Jennifer), Heidi Cann (Jason), Haley Black and Quentin Bell. Also four beloved great-grandchildren Lauren and Ethan Pieri and Cheyenne and Hunter Black. In addition, she leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her daughters Joy Marie Hickox and Gay Marie Arnold.

Irma loved TV especially Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, Law and Order and NCIS. She travelled the world with her son Gary and met many dignitaries and celebrities in the course of her travels. Above all she loved her family and she will be greatly missed by all.

Viewing and Visitation will be held at Holy Angels Mortuary Center, 1051 Harder Road, Hayward on Thursday, July 28, 2011 starting at 5:00 PM. The Funeral Mass will be on Friday July 29, 2011 at 1:00 PM at St. Clement Church, 750 Calhoun Street, Hayward. A graveside service will follow.

The family suggests donations to Irma’s favorite charities, American Diabetes and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation.

Posted by Stuart on 07/23 at 09:32 AM

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Florida R Family Vacations

We had a wonderful time at Club Med in Florida for the R Family Vacation week in Port St. Lucie.  We were so lucky that Jeannette and her two boys, Pablo and Jesse, could go with us.  For those of you not familiar with R Family Vacations, it is a club especially for gay families and their friends and loved ones.  They do both land and cruise vacations and feature incredible activities for the kids and adults and amazing entertainment.  Here are some pictures:

1.  Quentin relaxing by the pool with his strawberry margarita.

2.  Breakfast with Pablo and Jesse.

3.  A boy on the beach.

4.  Pool time with Jeannette, Pablo, and Jesse.

5.  Looking ready for a boat ride!!!

Posted by Stuart on 07/16 at 09:19 AM

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Grandma Marion Williams

Quentin’s Great Grandmother Marion Williams died today at the amazing age of 94.  She had an incredible life and is in heaven with our beloved mother Dulcenia and her other children, husband, and family and friends.  We will miss her here but know that there is a celebration going on in Heaven for her arrival. 

Marion W. Williams, 94, of New Kent County, VA died June 28, 2011.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas “Blue” R. Williams; three daughters, Ora D. Taylor, Dulcenia A. Bell and June D. Thornton and son, Richard E. Williams, Sr.  Surviving are one daughter, Marion B. Banks (Irving); four sons, Thomas O. Williams (Lynn) of Grovehill, AL; Bernard M. Williams (June) of Sandston, VA, Eugene R. Williams (Joyce) of Quinton, VA and Charles T. Williams (Joyce) of New Kent, VA; 22 grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Oraphine Crump and Kate Johnson; two sons-in-law, Warren Bell and Dr. Roderick Taylor; daughter-in-law, Clarice Williams; nieces, nephews and cousins, devoted caregivers, June Tyler and Ada Williams, other relatives and many devoted friends.  Remains rest at Scott’s Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 2 at 12 noon at Second Liberty Baptist Church, 8140 George W. Watkins Road, Quinton, VA. Rev. Lewis R. Yancey II officiating.  Interment church cemetery. 

Posted by Stuart on 06/28 at 07:49 PM

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