Birthdays are Grand

Well it happened I turned 39!!!

Mandy and Krysta had some passes to The Grand Resort , so we spent my birthday in style.

A day at the oasis water park, Dinner at the Grand Luxe, and a jump in the fountain!!

It was very fun!

Best dessert ever!!!

Soccer 2011

It is that time again--

SOCCER!!!!

Ryker made the Santan Jr High team

and Magnus is on the Legacy Team

Congratulations boys we are so proud of you and can't wait to watch you play!!

Painted my Room

Oh Momma!

Thank you really to my mom, I love my new paint job.

I decided after watching Momma Mia that I wanted to change my room and bathroom color to something more vibrant. You can't totally tell how vibrant this blue is in the pics but it is incredible I love it.

It took us two days, left us with some blue highlights from our heads rubbing up against the walls but it was great to hang with you mom!! we are going to find a couple new pillows for the bed and have a new print to hang in the bathroom

I always wanted a vanity in my room so we fashioned me one

I accidentally put this pic on twice dang it

Old School

On the way back from San Diego we stopped to pee and saw this Telephone booth.

I had to get some picks.

Camping with the Smarts

Friday we packed up and headed up North.

I have to say it is not as easy as I thought it would be. When I was growing up I just jumped in the car got to the camp site helped Dad set up the tent, then ran and played. Ya not so much!!

However it was wonderful!!
Zoie with Birdie Smart

My Beautiful girls

Above is the girls fort,

below is the boys fort (underground!!)

The boys ended up with 4 forts

Below is Mag in the underground fort

Hayden with Callie Smart

Main camp before everyone showed up.

So beautiful, it rained in the afternoons to cool things down at night!!

American Idol Concert

American Idol 2011

Cheezzy I know but we love it!!

So I was doing my usual clean for Darla and her and I start talking Idol and one thing lead to another, next thing you know we are on the computer buying tickets for Idol.

Darla bought 7 tickets and me 3.

Ok my mom loves Idols and is faithful watcher so of course she is coming!!

Darla owned a Limo company so we went in style!!

Scotty

P.S Ryker look alike

Summer 2011 recap

We have arrived in Sacramento!!

Mag surfing in Sandiego Parker, Ryker, and Magnus

Mom and Miya

visited Jimmy in oceanside

50 Miler

Acton with the Bates

Our 16th Anniversary

Summer 2011

Well our very quick very busy summer was satisfying. It started with cub scout day camp, me being the den leader got to attened with Magnus. It was hot and long but the boys loved it!! The next week was some catching up on work to save up for our other adventures. The next week Hayden, Zoie, Mag, and I hopped on a plane to Sacramento to spend time with cousins and say farewell to the Shepherds who were leaving for Vietnam. We had a great time and drove home in our new Subaru which we bought from the Sheps. While we were in Sac Erik and Ryker set out on there 50 mile hike up on the Rim with the scouts. 5 days and some serious hiking they finished satisfied. Ryker said he saw rattlesnakes and Elk. We then turned around and sent Zoie and Hayden up to Long Valley to Girls Camp. Which of course is always great. The girls always come back filthy and very happy. Then for the 4th of July this year my mom wanted to be at the Beach, So lucky us we spent the week with family and some friends lying on the Beach. After the Beach we had alittle time left before school was starting so Sonya and I decided to meet at the Zemans for a little Vaca with the kids. We rolled into town Sunday night at 9:30. Threw some things together to start school the next morning, and called it a summer!!!

I didn't have the camera for all the events but here is what I have...