Lake Mead

The kids will tell you, this is the best trip ever! A week on a houseboat with friends:2 ski boats, jetskiis, wakeboards and surfboards! Our family would highly recommend it for a fun family vacation!












Another great trip to Lake Mead for fall break!

We had the opportunity to spend a couple of weeks in Utah this summer. There's nothing better than spending time with cousins!

Just life...

Our life is finally back to "normal" after months of uncertainty about job/business/moving! We have a job, sold the business and are not moving to Prague! Some days we wonder and wish we were having experiences in a foreign country. But most days we are happy and content with living in a sunny, warm, convenient city! Without having to run into our store every day, and the kids back in school, I thought I would have lots of time to do my many projects that I have neglected for the past 3 years...unfortunately, I forgot how crazy life is with a 2 year old(he'll be 2 Sept. 22nd)This is Nicholas and one of his favorite things to do is climb on the counters and play in the sink! Good thing 2 yr. olds are too cute to get angry at!

Elyse became a pretty good "tumbler" this year. Her end of year show was fun to watch!

Our house is back to normal!!!

Just wanted to let everyone know that our house is as good as new! After that very strange accident, we have had it completely repaired and looks exactly the same as it did before, except for a painted front door...next time I hope they ruin our floors...I really need some new floors!!!

Happy Birthday, Rebecca!!!

Thanks to wonderful weather in AZ this time of year we have been lucky enough to have several visitors. We got to see Arianna(forgot to take pictures!). It was so great to see her! And the next weekend Rebecca and baby Bradley got to come for several days for her birthday. Kate and I were in heaven with 2 "girls weekends" in a row!!! We shopped, ate, and of course talked! It was very fun and want anyone to know they are invited here anytime!

2009...busy start!!!

Basketball season has kept us kinda busy. Mitch has been starting for Gilbert's JV team. He has 2-3 games a week and their team has done really well. Tanner just completed his Greenfield Jr. High team. They won the state tourney and also just took first in the city tourney. The coach on the opposing team told Tanner he was the MVP of their last game which they won by only a couple of points! Way to go Tanner! Tanner also plays on a competitive team on Saturdays. Austin is also playing on a team that is struggling a little bit...But he loves it! Elyse hates basketball! Nicholas loves basketballs, but is TERRIBLE at the games!!!

Happy New Year!

We had a wonderful Christmas despite the unfortunate event earlier in the week! The McEuen family came for our traditional ham dinner on Christmas Eve. We also did a gift exchange with the kids. Tanner picked out the perfect BRATZ doll for Licity which earned him a big hug from her! So cute! Christmas day brought fun surprises for everyone. Nick loves his new hoop...but so do his big brothers! New Year's Eve we had our friends from Utah over for lots of food and fun! We are glad to say goodbye to 2008 and welcome the New Year with lots of goals and resolutions...good luck, right?! Here are a few of the "greats" from 2008:Nicholas turned one! Elyse-Hannah Montana concert, sleepover with cousin. Tanner-great baseball and basketball season-pitched 16 strike outs in first game of the season! Mitch-Football and Basketball-hit 6'3 and would love another inch this year! Had a great time at EFY Flagstaff. Austin-Suns game, shirt signed by T.Chambers,Gilbert Golden Scholar. Darin-trip to the Masters with Dad, Uncle Jim, and brothers, Leslie-trip to Boston to visit Rebecca and sisters trip to Las Vegas for a BIG birthday. Family-great trips to California and Lake Mead.