Wedding Bells.....

Hello all my blogging friends. I know, I know it's been over a month since I blogged. I have discovered facebook and so have been preoccupied with that lately. But today I have good news I want to share..... My cute Cassidy got engaged yesterday! Yeah! I am so excited for her and Trevor. They are a beautiful couple! It's weird to think I am old enough to have a daughter getting married but I really am, even though I only got married a few years ago :) or so it seems! So CONGRATULATIONS Cassidy and Trevor! I know you will be very happy together. I know the summer is going to seem endless but just think in a few short months you will be together forever! I love you both and couldn't be happier with your news!!!

Lamest Blogger Award.....

Ok, I know I get the lamest blogger award. I haven't blogged in 5 weeks! How sad is that. I'm usually at work when I have time to blog and then I don't have any pictures on my computer. When I'm home and have all the pictures, I don't have time. Excuses, excuses......well, I have also discovered facebook and that seems to be a great way to keep in touch and reconnect with old friends. So, sorry it's been so incredibly long and this blog itself is so boring. I will try to get on my computer at home and post some pics. Hope you're all having a great day!!

2008 Memories

Every year my live is filled with so many memories. How do I put them into words or remember them all.... Well, I know this won't be a complete list but here is my attempt at some of the memories that stand out as I sit here reminiscing over 2008.

Fireworks in the cold on New Years Eve with the Hassells and the Howes

Spring break in California with the Howes - Cheesecake factory, road ralley, Six Flags, dinner at Sheri and Rods, Easter morning, Cass and Sam wrestling on the kitchen floor, visiting Gary and Lisa in Auburn, Monterrey Bay Aquarium, San Francisco, pictures on the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Lombard street, Pier 39 and Ghiradelli square.

Baseball games galore. 6 games every saturday, and every tues and thurs., homeruns, grand slams, gatorade, candy bars, licorice, sunflower seeds, cheering, sunshine and smiles.

Cassidy comes for the weekend with Kenzie, Lexi, Adrianna, Savannah, suitcases full of dolls and stuffed animals, giggling, Garcias, pedicures, movies.

Memorial Weekend in Utah - Cassidy and Cole crash on scooter, 6 stitches! Family party at Robin and Ken's, Baseball games in Alpine and Heber.

Cole turns 14, Quinn is 10, Brady 12 Cassidy 20 and Sammie Jo 18!

4th of July at the Oregon Coast - parade, sand, fireworks(Thanks Ward), good food, laughter, splasing in the ocean, Kiser family reunion, slide show, playing games, great music (thanks Cass and Sam) always great music when the girls are around :), boardwalk at Seaside, carousel with miss Sydney, great seafood, chocolate covered strawberries, salt water taffy....

Lava Hot Springs for Jenkins family reunion, scrabble, rafting, high dives, water slides, campfire, fishing, s'mores, watermelon, Grandma's birthday, maple nut :), Cassidy's belly flop, Janna's back flop!, hot springs.

Many wonderful visits to Utah - family dinners, adult night out, movies, snowboarding, lots of yummy food, lots of laughing, lots of love, shopping with mom and sisters, birthday lunches.

Cameron and Quinn crashing on scooter in neighborhood!

Football, football, football.... Great teams to watch BYU, Hillcrest Knights, Cole, Brady and Quinns teams, touchdowns, concussions, bruises, twisted ankles, blown out knees, lots of ibuprofen!

Meeting Trevor for the first time - Cheesecake factory, Julie hyper from energy drink, Julie, Cass and Sam giggling and silly, Trevor not sure what he's getting into:) Trevor is wonderful, kind, sweet, gentle, patient.... soooo tall!!!

My birthday - girls night in Utah with dear friends, mom, sisters, daughters

Halloween in Utah - vampires, nerds, a werewolf, crayola box, army guys, hippie, thing 1 and thing 2, too much candy, hyper kids,

Thanksgiving at Dave and Tammy's - beautiful tables(Thanks Cass), amazing food, good company, games, fun, yummy desserts, great memories.

Christmas 2008 - Cassidy home, Sam sings at Trinity Methodist Church on Christmas Eve, snow falling, new jammies, little sleep, excitement, pictures, santa comes, magic, fun, laughter, peace and contentment.

New Years 2008 - Celebrate at Jenny's, Martinelli's, countdown to 2009, games, Jenkins family gift exchange, a reminder that family is everthing and I am blessed with the best. My hope is that 2009 far exceeds 2008. There are many new memories to make and my feeling is that 2009 is going to be one of the best years ever!!

Happy New Year everyone....

We had the most wonderful holiday break. I don't have much time right now but I promise pictures and text very soon to tell you all about it. I trust you all had as terrific of a holiday as I did. Smile and MAKE it a good day.

Merry Christmas to All....

It's December 10th and I haven't posted any kind of Christmas blog. So, here I go...... I just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope this holiday season you take the time to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas. Through the hustle and bustle of the season remember what we are celebrating and instill in the hearts of your children the true meaning of Christmas. I hope you create memories with your loved ones that will carry you through the year and especially through the tough times.

We had a fabulous time cutting down our tree on Saturday and then going to Big Jud's restaurant. It's a tiny little place that serves hamburgers the size of a dinner plate. We had a blast. We laughed and joked and created memories. It was wonderful! It's what Christmas is all about.

Happy Holidays everyone. May you enjoy peace, joy, and love this Christmas season!

Thanksgiving break....

Wow, what a much needed break from routine. We had a great visit to Utah and enjoyed lots of quality time with my family. I am the luckiest person in the world. My family is the best! We had a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner at Dave and Tammy's with 39 out of the 40 family members present. Then friday shopping with Mom, Janna, Jennifer, Cassie, Cassidy, Sam and Cole. We had lots of fun and lots of laughing. Saturday night we all went to Twilight and out to dinner. Then onto Trevors house to meet his awesome parents. Cass and Trev are getting a bit serious! I wonder what the next few months will bring! :) It was a wonderful few days and so nice to get out of the rut of life! I love you family. Thanks for being the best!!!

Go Hillcrest!!!

Sam and her friend Chante all dressed up for the big football game on friday night. Friday night was the state 4A championship football game. Hillcrest had an 0 and 23 record coming into this 2008 season. They made it all the way to the state championship game and then beat Jerome 55-35!!! Yeah! We are so happy for the team. It has been such an exciting year!! GO KNIGHTS! WE BELIEVE!!