4-22-2011 Friday - Drew's BYU Apartment - Oh Man!!!

Or shall I say - 6 Men!!!
Or 6 college aged guys sharing 3 bedrooms!!!
Yes Drew - I know you are gonna kill me for posting this (I have a half a dozen photos with his hands trying to cover it) but this is your life and we want to share your wonderful life with all of our loved ones...

Question: How did Drew study at a desk like this?
Answer: The library or front room.

Question: How did Drew get into his bed?
Answer: By jumping up into it every night or sleeping in the front room.

Question: How did Drew cook & eat in a kitchen like this?
Answer: Push everything aside to cook and eat in the front room.

I don't have a photo of it - but take my word for it...
The front room is full of 2 sofas, a coffee table, 4 guitars, a keyboard, boxes of music, a GIANT tv and piles of XBox games!!!

PS. Drew has to move to the apartment one floor below him the day he gets back from Easter weekend!

Ah... Don't you wish you were back in college?
NOT!!!
But I still really love you Drew Boo!!!

4-22-2011 Friday - Lindsey's Wedding!

On Friday, I had the opportunity to go see my best friend, Barb Hehls' daughter's wedding at the Mount Timpanogos Temple in Utah! Lindsey and Logan were an adorable couple!

Coming out through the temple doors...

Barb and her younger daughter, Alyssa, celebrating...

Steve says, "One down, one to go!"

I'm so happy for you!!!

Their beautiful family...

Lindsey is a very happy bride and Logan is a very lucky groom!!!
Best wishes and congrats!!!

4-16-2011 Saturday - Spring Break at the River!

Can you see these 2 pups smiling? They are so happy to be at the river!

It was hot there but not too hot - about 98 degrees. The dogs loved to go in the water to cool down - that was a little bit on the cooler side!

But it wasn't too cool to go tubing, wake boarding or knee boarding!

Noel brought Aubry and of course, they were excited to get a few rays...

Jeff drove the boat the whole time since Drew wasn't there. I guess it's time I learn how...

We drove up to Lake Havasu and had Mexican food for lunch one day. The kids got go on the real London Bridge that was shipped here from England. They sang the song - Luke got away from getting "locked up" in this photo!

They have a new Zip Line ride there and the kids rode it a few times. Noel and Aubry held hands all the way down this time!

On the way back to the river house, we stopped at the Parker Dam. It is an awesome thing to see. Right next to it is the electrical plant and all the water gets churned up into white water!
Until again river!!!

4-12-2011 Tuesday - Luke's Yellow Belt Test!

Luke had his Yellow Belt test today and got it with flying colors! They have to work pretty hard to get it.

Look at the intensity in his face here!

At the end he meditated and his instructor placed his Yellow Belt in front of him. Luke opened his eyes and was so excited! Then they had him wipe his brow with the new belt so all his hard work to get it will stay there. You NEVER wash your belts!

A proud kid right here!
His long scab on his nose is from face planting on the trampoline while doing a flip!

4-11-2011 Monday - Takin' A Break... At The Big "D"

"The Big D" is our code name for Disneyland Resort. And yes, I took Shera and Luke out of school again for a special day - just us three! We played a little game with Jeff, Drew, Holly and Noel while we were there. I would text a photo of each place we went and they would have to guess where we were. The backgrounds helped out a lot! They did pretty well too!

So, let's see how well you can do...#1

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Here's the Answer Key:
1. Matterhorn Bobsleds
2. Tarzan's Tree House
3. Indiana Jones'
4. Winnie The Pooh Ride
5. Harbour Galley (Soup Bowls on the Waterfront)
6. The Bear Ride
7. California Screamin'
8. San Fransisco Victorian Homes
9. Tower of Terror
10. Disney Animation
11. Redwood Creek Challenge Trail

How many did you get right?

4-8-2011 Friday - Colonial Days at Robinson!

Shera had her 5th Grade Colonial Days this Friday. She dressed up as a little girl would at that time. Shera got to perform her dance with 2 different boy partners. That was a big deal for the kids because they didn't get to choose who they danced with - they got assigned. But Shera was with pretty good dancers - so she was happy.

4-2-2011 Saturday - General Conference At The River

It's that time of year again where we have the Church leaders teach us with four 2 hour sessions on Saturday and Sunday. We are lucky enough to be able to watch on our tv - so we head to the river and see it in the comfort of our little trailer! It's a great time for naps and a little fun too!
We ride off road...

We walk along the shoreline and the dogs wade in and get all muddy. It's too cold for us still - so they are the only ones who get the after bath!

All clean and ready to ride again!
Yes - Sasha really does smile like that a lot too!

4-1-2011 Friday - What Women REALLY Want...

My friend, Danielle, was in her psychology class and they were discussing what women say and what it REALLY means.

This is what they came up with:

1. "fine." if this is in response to the question "how are you?" it means she is not fine. if this is what is said at the end of a disagreement, it means "i'm right, you're wrong, and i'm done talking about this."

2. "five minutes." if the woman is getting ready, it means 30 minutes. the only time this actually means 5 minutes is if the man is watching the game and she needs his help doing something.

3. "nothing." when in response to "what's wrong?" it means something, but you're gonna have to ask me a few more times before i tell you. arguments that begin with "nothing" usually end with "fine."

4. "go ahead." this is a dare. not permission.

5. a loud sigh. usually accompanied by an eye roll, it means you're an idiot/ i don't have time for this.

6. "that's okay." the woman wants to think long and hard before deciding how you're gonna pay for your mistake.

7. "thanks." the woman is thanking you. don't ask questions, just say "you're welcome."

8. "whatever." i'm really annoyed and i don't want to talk about this anymore.

9. "don't worry about it. i got it." this is usually said when the woman has asked the man multiple times to do something, and she has finally given up and done it herself. by the time the man asks if he can help, she has remembered that if she wants something done right, she'll do it herself.

Ahhh... Very interesting...

3-29-2011 Tuesday - A New Addition!!!

NO... It's not what you think...
This one is to my craft/work room! With Jeff's help, I finally put up the collage of black & white photos I have been wanting to do for three years!!! Now I get to see my family all the time on my wall!

I think it turned out pretty neat!
Don't you?

3-28-2011 Monday - Pedies, Puppies & Paninis!!!

What a great weekend for a break!

Noel, Shera and I had Manies, Pedies and Eyebrows done!

There's nothing like Hot Pink Toes and Hot Orange Fingers!

And a good long nap...

This one (Heidi) took a little rest after getting her buzz on running hog wild around and around the house!

Luke and Shera like to play dress up...
with Sasha that is...

As a 50's Girl or as Belle - Sasha is a cutie pie!

She actually hugs us too!!!

We LOVE LOVE LOVE our Panini maker! I lay out all the options and everyone makes their own - so much fun, healthy and tasty too!!!
Some of our favorites include:
turkey, sliced tomatoes, provolone & Italian dressing
cream cheese, sundried tomatoes, & fresh basil
artichoke hearts, olives, basil, & sliced tomatoes
turkey, sliced tomatoes, Swiss cheese, mayo & cranberry sauce
Yummo Yummo!!!

3-24-2011 Thursday - Grams is Honored

The Segerstom Performing Arts Center honored Grams as the Honorary Chairwoman for the annual fashion show fundraiser.

She was given a 66 kt star sapphire pendant and diamond necklace as a thank you from a local jeweler sponsoring the event. It was spectacular!

3-5-2011 Saturday - Always A Bridesmaid...

Well...
At least this year...
Earlier this year we came in 2nd to Servite in CIF Football Finals at the Angel Stadium.
Now we come in 2nd again to Ventura in CIF Basketball Finals at the Anaheim Convention Center.

We went into overtime and lost with a score of 55-56.
Total bummer!!!

I purposely am not in this photo because I was so mad, you wouldn't have wanted to see my facial expression. For those of you who know me - I get way too competitive, I yell at the refs, I yell at the crowd, I stand way too much and jump up and down. Jeff always threatens he'll never take me to another game!!! And don't even get me started on Capo High!!!

But I guess we were at least the Maid of Honor!
Hey, you can't be #1 all of the time!

"WE ARE MISSION!"

The filmed this at our home from 15-24!