John Eugenio's First Birthday

J.M.J.


7/14/08

To: John Eugenio, My Great Grand Son

From: Great Grand Dad Johnny Mann

I wanted a bright Red Fire Engine for John that you could sit on it and drive to all the big fires in your area, so you could press on the loud horn, ring the bells, sound the big horn, and most important is that you are the Chief, John Eugenio, the Captain, and it is very important you take charge of all the fires in the big City. You can tell your entire crew of Firemen, "Don't give up". Our big job today is "To stop this great big fire from burning all the City." So I say "Keep up your great efforts to stop all fires"

In closing, go to your home and get a good rest because I need all you great Fire Fighters to say "we will stop all fires, to make our citizens safe and not lose their homes.

Well John Eugenio, "keep up your good work".

My best to you and your firemen.

Great Grand Father, Johnny Mann

A Family Dinner - May 31, 2008

Yesterday I was delighted to have dinner with two of my grandchildren - Kate and Mike.

They met me at the apartment where I showed them all the pictures on the wall of the children, grand children and great grandchildren. I had been busy most of the day writing letters and was pleased to give them their letters.

We then drove to the restaurant in Silver Spring. While sitting at the table, it was another surprise to see my grandson John walk into the restaurant with his wife Carolina and their son John Eugenio. It was what you would call a family reunion.

John Eugenio stole the show. He was the ambassador, as he had his arms out for everyone, with a big smile on his face. I don't think I have ever seen him cry.

It was a great day.



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Spring Achievements

It has been a busy Spring.

My grandson Mike graduated from University of Southern California.

My grandson Charlie will graduate from high school next Sunday.

My granddaughter Melissa's family moved into their new home in North Carolina.

My son Charlie's house continues to be built.

My daughter Nora and my grandson Dan are working on purchasing another restaurant.

My son Jack has been working on plans for his retirement home which will break ground in the fall.

My granddaughter Lila continues to recover from her fall from the skateboard.

My grandson Kevin,the film producer, will have several film openings this year.

And I have been busy writing letters to everyone congratulating them on their achievements.

Charlie Mann Court

This has been a dream come true. I went to Charlie Mann Land and got my picture taken in front of "Charlie Mann Court".















It was a beautiful day, so Kit was able to drive right up to the front of the house.

Charlie showed me all the rooms. It had all the latest styles from a special home magazine. The closets and bathrooms are the size of bedrooms.

Because my legs were so tired from the tour, Charlie put me in a lift to bring me to the ground. He lowered a forklift to the front stoop. Kit and I sat down on it. Then Charlie got in the truck and lifted us up and away from the porch and then down to the ground. That way I avoided the steps.

On our way back to Silver Spring, Kit and I ate delicious crab cake sandwiches.

All in all, it was a tremendous day.

Jack's Toy Car

When Jack was a young boy, he loved the small racing cars. He had a red one the other children remember. On his Tuesday visit, I am going to surprise him with a letter and a similar racing car that holds paper clips in the driver's seat.

Visiting John Eugenio

This morning Jack picked me up for a blood test. On our way back from breakfast, I mentioned something about John Eugenio.

Next thing I knew, we were driving to the house. When we got there, Carolina came running out the house with John Eugenio. She put him in the car with me and took pictures. It was awful quick. He was a little sick as he was having trouble cutting his teeth, which is very painful. I think several teeth were coming through. However, John Eugenio never cried about it.

As Jack dropped me off at my retirement home, I said "Jack it is great to have you." To which Jack replied "Dad, it is great to have you." You can’t beat that.

Charlie Mann Court

I get the biggest kick out of Charlie building his house. At first he made a sign for his street, so the fellas who were working on his house could find it.

Now he has a real sign, which will go up on a pole. Here he is with my daughter-in-law Celie. I never thought I would have a son who could name a street after himself. I am very proud of Charlie and all his accomplishments.