Final School Awards!!!

I am so proud of my Six-Pack. They never fail to amaze me. And what a fun way to end the school year..... Great Job!!

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Let the Fun Begin!!!!

After being delayed because of van issues we are FINALLY on the road. I must, if the van is going to give us grief.... I am really glad that it happened in Palmdale and not while we were on the road.  It might have made for better story telling but not less stress. :) 
As it turns out, Hunter and I ran to Walmart on Saturday and when we went to get back into the van it failed to start. After having two unsuccessful experiences with jump starting it, the tow guy showed up. He was able to tweek a connector and get us going. Sunday morning it would not start again, but that afternoon it did. Weird...... Well took it to Honda Service first thing Monday morning. After many hours, they told me that there was nothing wrong with it.
 Hmmmm.... does that mean that I am just crazy and it is normal for a van to not start for any apparent reason?!?!? Drove it home and got busy making some jam and trying to get packed. When I went to run some errands...... oops 8:00pm ...... guess what. Yup.... van did not want to start , but with a little begging, (okay, maybe it was perhaps some bad words escaping my mouth. :0 ) it ran long enough to get Bryan and I to Auto Zone. Well a funny thing happened, when they did a battery test it was bad and had to be replaced immediately. Needless to say I was less than thrilled. But since we were now in business I only ranted and raved for a few more hours.

After a lovely drive in the wind and rain..... WE HAVE ARRIVED  in St. George. This is the first stop in our fun summer adventure. When I had to change the reservation, due to the van, the hotel did not have the room available that I needed. The poor guy felt sorry for us!!!  Guess what he did...... He upgraded us to the two room family suite with a jetted tub. You would have thought the kids had never seen one before. It was awesome!!! We ordered in some Dominos and now we are settling down for some lovely shut eye. Or at least that is what I keep telling the kiddos.... Good night friends!!! May your dreams be peaceful and happy!!!

Happy Birthday Shadow!!!

Today would have Shadow's birthday if she was still here.  Every year on her birthday Jay would make sure she got a hamburger to celebrate her special day!!!  So, of course, we could not let the day pass without taking a moment to celebrate. In your honor today....... hamburgers, cheese burgers, and hot dogs!!!Happy Birthday Girl!!!  Heaven sure is lucky to have you.... but we sure do miss you!!!

Last Day of School!!

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Back to Blogging

I was recently looking at this blog and realized how much I missed it.  It had become such a fun way to journal and the kids loved being able to see it as well.  So I am going to try and get back into it.  I have a lot of things to cover and the best part of it all....... It is the beginning of summer vacation and we are up for some fun adventures.  What a fun way to start out.

This will be quick and short.  I am a bit worn out of the end of the school year stuff.  But I had to post this picture.  Of course this is my post of the first day of school and the last day of school.  For those who may not recognize where we are in the bottom picture I will tell you.  We were at DISNEYLAND!!!  We absolutely love that place so what a better way to start out vacation than to go and spend the afternoon and evening at truly ," the happiest place on earth."    Or as Bryan once stated, "heaven on earth."  We had a blast!!!  And honestly, we think that this was the best way to celebrate finishing the 8th grade, 7th grade and 6th grade.

Slideshow of our adventure to follow.  But for now..... can you believe how grown up my "babies" have become.  Rest well all!!!

Tinkerbell 1/2 Marathon Weekend

It is true!!!  I completed the Tinkerbell 1/2 marathon.  I ran this race a year ago and was getting ready to run the Santa Barbara 1/2 marathon.  But during the Tough Mudder in Vegas, I managed to become one big bruise and hurt my hip.  I tore my right labrum and was told that I may never run again.  I did not like that answer so I went and got a second opinion.  After some physical therapy , and patience I did it!!!  I was very excited.  A little tired but excited.  It also proved to be my best time yet!!! 

I am so lucky to have such a great cheering section behind me to get me through those last couple of miles.  Knowing that I get to great these wonderful faces at the finish line is the best!!!

Nathan asked me if I won the race.  I am trying to teach them that if they want something bad enough they can have it, if they do not give up and are willing to work hard.  So my response to him,  "Did I finish the race?"  He said ,"yes, you did."  "Then Yes, son, I won the race!!!"

It was a fun weekend!!!!

Too Long!!!

It has been way too long since I have been to this blog.  It was a fun way for me to journal and look back at our fun adventures.  However, life then became hectic and a bit overwhelming.  Some of it even just seemed like a big blur.  As we start this new year, I am going to try and get back into the groove. 

Today I  start simple!!!  We love minions at my house.  Mrs. Claus made some of the best hats around!!!  Here's hoping that everyone had a great Christmas season and may the New Year bring much fun and happiness!!!