Family Photos for August 2010

So it was Sunday evening and I realized we hadn't taken Family photos and Ashley was leaving for college that Tuesday morning...So Monday night David came home early and we took a tripod and went to the local park...This is what we got...

20 years and still counting!

20 years ago I married my best friend....5 kids, 3 states, and 2 dogs later...(actually we have had more pets along the way... 2 cats, 1 other dog, 2 rats, 2 mice, 1 bird, and currently a snake..) We are still together!
Who would have imagined the journey, we have had along the way....I am so grateful for David and the constant support he is to me...My love for him has definitely grown over the Journey! Thank you for loving me....Here's to another 20 or more :)

It has been awhile....

I know it has some time since I last posted..... This year has been one of many surprises... We have been here in Northern Ca for 2 years now??!! Anniversary of the move was in March....The kids have been great....Easton is in the 2nd grade and has been diagnosed with dyslexia....guess just having Braden with it wasn't enough...What does that mean exactly?? Well they are awesome and very intelligent just a few more hurdles to go over than other kids...Mom loves to read so I read them all school books and they follow along....I love being close to them and sharing my passion of reading is the best....Cody continues on his journey..I admire and love him for the courage he has to never quit....Ashley has been attending the Junior college her and is doing amazing, she has a part time job and truly loves life and being young!! Can't leave out Derek I am proud of him! SO just to stir things up we are moving to a place called Mountain House, CA....it is about 30 min from where we are now....We are excited for this move but I still have reserves....meaning I am tired of moving...I miss so many friends in TX....I do however enjoy being closer to family and seeing my sister more has just been amazing....I didn't realize how much I truly love her and her family...My brothers are awesome and of course my Parents are truly the best!! Do we all have issues...yes but that is because we are human and well we live and learn...Thank you to all those who know me and still like me! I am rambling but only because I just wanted to write some things down....


I guess I will leave you with one final word.... I love my husband...as I reflect on the past 20 yrs of our lives we truly have one incredible story....I am a very blessed woman...did I chose a path others would have probably not but I chose the best one for me and I am grateful to be a wife and a mother! I am having a great day hope you are too!!

New years eve 2009 Las Vegas

We went in there....Up to the top....Dec.31,2009
Derek and Marcus chilling on a couch looking out over the city....
Braden and his mommy after we rode the big shot.....I can't believe I had a smile, my legs were Jello.....
Looking out at the bottom of the big shot ride....
Up to the top we went....

The kids looked out the window....mom didn't get that close.... Sophie,Cody,Anna & Easton
How far down is it??
Too Far.....
Braden and Derek...
The ride up on top of the Stratosphere......

On our way to Vegas.....

We stopped at a family farm....We saw a petting farm full of peacocks,chickens and a very noisy rooster....Goats that love corn....look how tall we are...

The Christmas Spirit

The Christmas Spirit


Click on the words The Christmas Spirit and see what happens....

Take two the painful one.....

So some of you may of heard about Wreak # 1 but two weeks later Ashley happened upon Wreak #2...... excessive speed lost control entering an on ramp and hit a cement barrier.....

Daddy's car...... being repaired as we speak..... Hope to see it soon we miss the little car.... a great commuter car for the 45 min drive one way to Davids work......

SO many of you might ask what is Ashley doing now??? Well I drive her around! Fun, Fun!
We still love you Ashley!!

Boys will be boys.....

What happens when two brothers play superman??

One right foot landing wrong and breaking in 2 places....

Derek really does feel bad....

So the white strip is glow in the dark that makes things all good...

What a trooper always with the addicting smile....
will the smile still be there in 4 weeks??

I am thankful for many things...

The Car...

SO many Memories....
We bought you in Texas, You traveled the Dallas metroplex, You were 9 years old, You let a 16 year old girl almost ruin your transmission, You were strong when the basketball's hit you in the front drive way and broke off your side mirrors (then dad hypoxy glued and ducked taped them back on) they were surgically put back on. You took teenagers around Mckinney and back home safe and sound. You indured the long trip to CA on a flat bed truck. Once again you learned the streets of N CA and helped precious children get to destinations safe and sound. You endured hours of crazy music, loud laughter and clutter. In the end you did the most courageous thing... You saved my precious baby and helped her when we needed you most.... THANK YOU! May you enjoy the greener pastures.....



So grateful to have my baby girl alive and well..... On to the next new car may it be just as courageous!!

My Baby took a big step...

Easton took a big step and is now baptized!

The Golden Gate Bridge!

My Parents and Derek at Pier 39 in front of the Sea lions

So on the pier there was a performer

He called Derek up to be an assistant in his magic show

Derek was having fun with Capt. Jack Spareribs

While out at the GG Bridge we saw the Blue Angels fly by!

Daddy walking with Easton, Ashley and Derek

My wonderful family!!

Blue Angels again....

Here is my sister Brittany, Me, my Mom and then my Dad!
Thanks for visiting it was so fun to have you come see us!!!