Saturday, April 30, 2011

I love Easter!


Our Easter picnic with a touch of sunshine and spring weather.  Wish I could say that the warmth lasted this week.  I really need more spring!
The hunt is on...the youngest cousins get a head start!
Everyone else coaching from the balcony until
it's their time to find all those eggs!
Even the teenagers got into it.  Maybe it had something to do with money hidden inside.
Dave helping Amanda - so cute
Hoping everyone had a wonderful Easter Holiday!

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

PROM 2011

Are we ready for this?  Jake looked fantastic!  Who wouldn't want to be his date?
To see the other side of dating is quite interesting, these guys have been planning for some time now.  Jake had the ultimate organizing skills.  He set up the schedule for the day date, coordinated all the different cars for the evening and helped get our house ready for post dance activities.  Some of the guys met at our house before heading out to pick up their dates.
 An exclusive bottle made especially for Prom 2011.

Fancy dresses, sharp lookin' tuxes...just waiting for two more couples to arrive.

Jake and Jessica.  I'm really diggin' this orange color.   A little tricky to match, but don't they look great!
the kitchen crew: Cooks, Bakers, Servers, Dishwashers
Enjoying conversation - what an awesome group of 16 year olds!
 Gourmet Food along with Top Notch Service
These two were amazing.  They served and cleared more dishes than I posess in my cupboards and they did it with a smile.  We promised that parents would NOT be present while the dinner was happening.   We tried our very best to just stay undercover putting food together in the kitchen.

The entire group just before leaving to the dance at the Capitol Building.  We could tell they were all going to have a good time!

Friday, April 22, 2011

Abby's Wedding

 Just Married...walking out of the Logan Temple.  CONGRATULATIONS!
Abby and Kayli have been best friends ever since 6th grade.  They were inseparable while we lived in Albuquerque.  I've always referred to her as one of my other daughters and she has always felt very comfortable around our family.
Beautiful Day but a little chilly during pictures.  Kayli takes a break and warms up with her Dad.
 Luncheon Reception - I had to include this picture in honor of my father-in-law.  One of his favorite quotes:  "May the bluebird of happiness fly up your nose."
Such beautiful girls...Such wonderful friends.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Spring Break [Day 4] Old Towne and Pacific Beach

Everyday we would go for an early morning bike ride.


You can't beat a hot breakfast at Kono's followed by a stroll down Crystal Pier.
Sara needed a little help... but Jake could jump from one post to the next without much effort at all.
Massive energy released with a little football game.  All the kids got into the game.
Our kids would spend hours digging a huge hole and then spend a few more hours playing in it. Time just disappears when your at the beach...
 
 Barbeque dinner on the patio.
Beautiful sunset in the background.  Ahhh--
Roasting marshmellows for smores!
Amy, Lindsay, Madi and Alli
Sunset beach pictures

 
All the kids! Last night on the beach.
Great friends, the Gardaniers...we had a blast with you all!!

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Spring Break [Day 3] SEA WORLD

Good Times.  I just wish Kayli could be here.
The dolphin show was spectacular!!


Screams & fear of getting wet on the water rapid ride.  It's practically impossible to stay dry on this one.

Everyone waiting for the Shamu show to begin...