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Goose Egg in the Making... WHOOPS!

2009-08-24T19:48:00.000-07:00

So I went out on my nightly run...

A week later.. still doesn't look much better. Bummer.

Boy Scouts Court of Honor

2009-08-24T19:38:00.000-07:00

Since all my boys were lucky enough to attend 2 weeks of scout camp, they earned ALOT of badges. They attended this court of honor with their new troop after a week at camp Winton. They also went to scout camp in Stockton. Good job boys! Keep of the good work! Keep your eye on the Eagle!

Dream Extreme!

2009-08-24T19:28:00.000-07:00

One of the first activities my boys wanted to do since moving to Elk Grove, was Dream Extreme. They spent hours riding the wave machine and playing dodgeball in the bounce house. I recommend this place to anyone for a few hours of exhilarating fun.

4th of July Festivities

2009-07-04T21:33:00.000-07:00

Every year our family celebrates the 4th of July at my Uncle Don & Aunt Jeanette's house in Citrus Heights. We have had this tradition for as long as I can remember. This year we were able to meet our 3rd (?) cousin Roland who is 2 months old... WHAT A CUTIE!!!

Lijah & Roland

Lane kicking our butts in croquet

Scott playing badmitton

Morgan & Roland

One of my FAVORITE Weeks!

2009-07-04T10:26:00.000-07:00

Boy Scout camp! Every year all my boys go to scout camp to earn more merit badges. They love this time spent in the mountains, and I love the time with just Morgan and I. Here are just a few of the 700 pictures Scott took during the week.

Fathers Day 2009

2009-07-04T10:19:00.000-07:00

Fathers Day BBQ at Scotts Brothers House.

Scott & his younger brother Matthew

Kids playing on the trampoline

Scott "rockin out" (sorta) in Matthews garage.

Morgan and Me

Genealogy

2009-07-04T10:11:00.000-07:00

Morgan has been spending some time lately working on our family genealogy. With the help of Susan Hull, one of Morgans young womens leaders, Morgan was able to find her great grandmother Beverly. She is currently living in a nursing home with alzheimers, and didn't know who Morgan was, but they seemed to have a nice visit together. Thank you, Sister Hull for your help.. and time... we all appreciate it.

Landons Science Camp Trip to Florida

2009-07-04T09:39:00.001-07:00

Landon was given the opportunity to go to Florida in May for a week long science trip. I'm not sure if he was more excited to experience Orlando or just to be on a plane. It was a little scary for me, his mom, to send him states away with a bunch of over 14 yr olds and only 2 adults, but he made it home safe and sound. He was given a camera and STRICT INSTRUCTIONS to take all the pictures in the camera.... I think he managed to take 4 or 5... none that came out.. So, here are a few from the airport, and from a friends camera.

Landon.. posing for the camera as usual..

Kennedy Space Center

Disney World

Landon with his buddy..."the snake"

The group of kids that went to Florida

Landon leaving for Florida on the midnight flight

Morgans Senior Portraits

2009-07-04T09:24:00.001-07:00

Morgan graduated from High School with the help of 2 summer school classes. Next? Who knows... we will just have to sit back and wait to see what happens... TO BE CONTINUED..

Morgans Senior Portraits

Landons 8th Grade Graduation

2009-07-04T09:18:00.001-07:00

Landon graduated from 8th grade! We are very proud of his accomplishment of ending with a 3.6gpa for the year, being an honor roll student for the past 2 years, and receving a Presidential of Excellence Award for his grades. Keep of the good work Landon.. Next step.. Elk Grove High School.

Fun in the sun on mothers day!

2009-05-10T19:06:00.000-07:00

Happy Mothers Day! Our family got together for mothers day at Alicia & Scotts new house in Orangevale with Scotts mom. It was a beautiful day......

Grandma Sharon with her grandkids... Morgan, Landon, Lijah & Lane

The boys playing "king of the mountain" on the rock.

Morgan.... smile!

The "girls".... Alicia, Sharon, Morgan and Me

Scott, his mom and me

Lijah

♥ Scott and I ♥

Landon playing with Payna

Scott, Sharon & Alicia

The "Scotts"

Morgan and I ♥

Honor Roll

2009-05-05T15:50:00.000-07:00

Landon and Lane made the honor roll again this quarter. Landons GPA is 3.8 and Lane has a 3.2! Great job once again boys!

Landon and Lane with the Principal, Mr. Takemoto & Vice Principal Ms. Hodge at their honor roll assembly.

Senior Prom

2009-04-25T18:33:00.000-07:00

Morgans Senior Prom!! Tonight was Bear Creeks Junior/Senior prom, which Morgan was excited to attend. She spent the day getting ready by having her hair and make-up done w/ some friends at the "Hollywood Beauty College". She looked beautiful!

Morgan & Nicole

The Excursion Limo

The group that went together

Game On!!!

2009-04-07T09:32:00.000-07:00

Fabulous FiveOK! So this is how this works...the first 5 people to respond to this post will receive something made by me for you. My choice. Made especially for you. Of course there are some restrictions and limitations:

1 I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!

2 What I create will be just for you.

3 It will be done sometime this year.

4 You have no clue what it will be... it may be a story. It may be poetry or an article on properly cleaning your face before a masque. I may draw or paint something. I may bake something and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that's for sure. ;-)

5 I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.The catch? The catch is that you must repost this on your own blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on their blog. The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did will win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me!!Oh! And be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it!!

Sunrise Little League Opening Ceremonies!

2009-03-28T14:23:00.001-07:00

Its spring time, therefore its little league time! This is Landons first year playing for the Junior league -- the A's! Below are a few pictures of opening ceremonies. For any family or friends that would like to watch Landon play, I will be posting his game schedule on here as soon as we get it. Hope to see you there!

Sun in the eyes???

Landon and his best friend, Erik

"The Team"

The 3 amigos (Landon #10)

Coach Tim... talking "shop"...

Lane's golf tournament in Santa Rosa -- 3/21/09

2009-03-22T17:20:00.001-07:00

This weekend Scott & I took Lane to his golf tournament in Santa Rosa. He is a member of the Junior Golf Association of Northern California. He played a great game! Although the weather was a bit rainy, we had a really nice time. More golf tournaments to come!

Lane golfed at the Oakmont Golf Course -- East Course

Scott & Lane

It rained on us for the last 2 hours of the tournament.

Lane putting on the 18th hole

My sister and I in the town of Windsor

Me in our condo -- heading to the tournament

Kristy, Lane & Me -- downtown Windsor grabbing a soda!

Scott & I in Powells -- the candy shop that we visited twice in 3 days (Lanes request of course)

Kristy in I in the candy shop

My sister and I

Snowboarding at Kirkwood

2009-01-31T17:16:00.001-08:00

On Friday we let the boys play hookie from school and spent the day snowboarding/skiing at Kirkwood Meadows. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day! What a blast!

Landon grabbing some air off a jump

Lane, Me & Landon

Lane coming down the hill

Landon riding the ramp

Ouch!

Landon & Lijah taking a break

Landon riding the mountain

Lijah taking a moment...

Landon in the terrain park taking a rest

Lijah snowboarding down the mountain

Lane... what a smile!

Finally we have short hair!!

2009-01-27T18:21:00.000-08:00

We couldn't hardly find a picture of Landon or Lijah in the last 2 years without long hair. Bribery worked well.. After purchasing 3 new games for their XBOX 360 we were off to the barber shop!

We think they are handsome young men!

New Years In Lake Tahoe

2009-01-04T17:00:00.001-08:00

This year we had the opportunity to spend New Years in Tahoe, skiing at Northstar with Alicia and her fiance, Scott. (They got engaged during this trip) CONGRATS! We luckily had good weather to make it a nice day of snowboarding for the boys. Scott & Landon did venture out one crazy weather day to Homewood while the rest of us spent the day at the cabin in Tahoe City.

Lane ready to hit the hills

Getting the gear on

Me, right after getting out of the hot tub to celebrate New Years!

The family waiting for midnight to happen

Alicia, Scott, Lane & Lijah

Alicia, Justine and Scott (who looks like a deer caught in headlights!)

The boys playing pool at the cabin

Me and Lane at the cabin... What a view of the lake!

Lijah, Landon & Me.

The Boys

Landon playing as the snow was falling

Lijah playing in the snow

Lane, Paige and Lijah

Scott & Scott

Merry Christmas!!!

2008-12-27T08:06:00.000-08:00

Lane with his golf clock

Morgan... in a mess of stuff

Landon and his Fallen sweatshirt

My new leather jacket (thanks mom) eating breakfast (a sugar cookie... only on Christmas!)

Scott and I

Grandma Sharon and Little Alice

Scott and his sister Alicia

Papa Jimmy and Cindy

Papa Jimmy & Lijah

Scott, Jimmy & Jared

My Boys

Me & Landon

Lijah on his new Wii Fit

Christmas Eve in Mendocino

2008-12-27T07:33:00.000-08:00

Every year it is a tradition for Scott & I to visit my sister and David at their home in Mendocino for 3 days returning on Christmas Eve. We always look forward to this time of year. While the boys were off golfing, Kristy & I did a little shopping and lot of frosting! (cookies) :)

The view from my bedroom deck

Me and my sisters "kids" Breeze & Bailey

Count Your Blessings!

2008-11-28T18:35:00.001-08:00

We are so blessed! We are very thankful for so many things in our lives. First and foremost to our Heavenly Father, who watches over us every day. We are greatful for family and friends.. for all they do for us. We are blessed to have good health, a roof over our heads, and food on the table. We are also thankful for living in this country... with all the freedoms we enjoy each and every day.

Morgan, me and my mom on Thanksgiving

my moms parrot robin... having pie

Our family

My uncle Don & aunt Jeanette,
Eric, Kim & Candace

Lijah & Lane

Oregon Vacation

2008-10-11T08:17:00.000-07:00

This was our fourth time to vacation in Klamath Falls, Oregon at the Running Y Ranch. The chilly weather was a nice change from home. We always enjoy vacationing here. Some of our activities included: bike riding, golfing, hiking, playing laser tag, tennis, mini putt course, and of course ending everyday with a swim in the pool (or in my case the hot tub). Unfortuntaly Morgan decided to hang out with her grandma this week, so she did not accompany us on our trip.

Yes on Prop 8!

2008-09-30T17:11:00.000-07:00

First Yes on 8 TV Ad
by Jeff Flint - Campaign Manager on September 29th, 2008

By now you’ve hopefully seen our first Yes on 8 ad. The feedback that we’ve received thus far has been awesome! Supporters are happy that the real story about Prop 8 is starting to hit the airwaves.
If you haven’t yet seen the ad, take a moment to do so now. It’s easily accessible all over the Internet — on this Web site, YouTube, Facebook and MySpace.
Once you’ve seen it, be sure to forward it to your friends and family. Urge them to donate to the campaign, to help us continue airing this ad and others (in development) until Election Day. You can use the YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kKn5LNhNto.
Thanks for your continued support!

Annual Sisters Weekend Getaway

2008-09-21T10:26:00.002-07:00

My sister Kristy and I went on our annual sisters getaway this weekend. We rented a cottage on the Russian River in Duncans Mills. The cottage was a bit more rustic than anticipated, and we had to keep warm by turning on the oven full blast and opening the door while also using a few space heaters. Then on the opposite side of that, we turned the hot tub on too hot and could barely sit in it for 5 mintues. We just couldn't get the temperature of anything right! But it was a reason for a good laugh. We went shopping in the town of Guerneville and found a few treasures to bring home with us. We had a great time!

Golfing in Brentwood

2008-09-16T14:45:00.000-07:00

On Friday, Scott and I surprised Lane and took him golfing in Brentwood. It was the first time we had golfed here. Nice course. We saw all kinds of creatures.. The carts were funky -- sounded more like a go-carts. We had a great time! (Lane, just because you beat me this time, doesn't mean you will do it again.. :)

Morgan!

2008-09-14T12:10:00.000-07:00

For those of you who have a 17yr old.. you know they are never around for family activities. I told her that I didn't have one picture of her on our family blog, because apparently she is too cool to hang out with the rest of us.. and prefers being with her friends. SO.. I took her outside this morning and purposely took some pics of her. Here she is... MORGAN

Theres a lot of celebrating going on!

2008-09-11T20:19:00.000-07:00

Me & Lizzie

I just celebrated my 35th birthday and 14th wedding anniversary. I have had more laughs these past two days than I have had in a long time. Scott made sure I was spoiled for each occasion, as he usually does. Thanks for the laughs, Liz.. we always have a blast together. I know you wish I had more pictures of you to put on my blog, but unfortuntely I didn't have too many from this night... theres always next time. Happy anniversary Scott.. I love you!

Never trust a knife wielding birthday girl!

Stamp Camp!

2008-09-06T16:50:00.000-07:00

My favorite hobby.. S T A M P I N G! This is my second year at stamp camp with Liz. A great morning getaway with other women who enjoy stamping as much as I do..

Me and my friend Liz at stamp camp... FUN!

Lane's first Soccer Game!

2008-09-03T19:14:00.001-07:00

Today was Lane's first soccer game (ever). He plays for his junior high school team @ Delta Sierra.

Another day of golf

2008-09-02T09:55:00.000-07:00

One of our favorite things to do... G O L F! Although Scott, Lane & I are the ones who usually go, Landon decided to join us today at Elkhorn Country Club.

Rainbow Pools

2008-08-30T20:11:00.000-07:00

Today we had the opportunity to go to Rainbow Pools with some friends and family! It was a great day trip -- everyone had a blast! Rainbow Pools is basically a big waterhole with rocks and waterfalls you can jump off of. Although it isn't the safest thing to do, we managed to get everyone home with all bones in tact. Scott was the most daring, as he dove off of the highest jumping point. What a great way to spend a saturday afternoon!