Seaside Oregon!

Last Thursday thru this past Tuesday we were at Seaside. My boss, Roger, owns a condo there, and let us use it for the week. We had beautiful weather and lots of fun. We ran into some old friends and enjoyed an evening at their pool. (Sorry Stacy, Tustin and kids...we obviously got so busy talking we forgot to take any photos!) ;-(

My folks came down for a couple of days and stayed in another condo across from us, so we could have some family time. We had a great time shopping, playing at the arcade, walking the strip, riding the merry go round, swimming in their pool and of course riding the bumper cars!

Nicole's favorite photo is the one where she looks taller than Amanda on the beach! Rob's favorite time was the Muscle Car Show! We gave up on him and went to Cannon Beach for the afternoon. He was drooling too much for the rest of us! (He wants all of you to know that the bottom 2 photos are his dream garage!) Before grandma and grandpa came we enjoyed Fultano's at Cannon Beach, Bagels by the Sea at Seaside and much relaxing time. Thanks again Roger!

Rob's "paternity time" is up...his 3 weeks are over...so tomorrow it is back to work and making some money for this family! (Note: Debbie is a little jealous...she has been working all her hours around these trips!)

Amanda - Basketball!

Amanda made the summer league basketball team for freshman at school. She has been playing post, and is doing a great job! She has been diagnosed with a disease in her knee after months of therapy (notice the brace), but has still managed to play a good game. She is hoping that she will make the team come fall/winter! Good luck Mandi!

Ricky - Baseball!

Ricky had a great time playing baseball. He was a rookie...but learned fast. He liked to play center field, but the coach really liked him as catcher, and at his very last game, he was the pitcher. He did awesome. He can't wait to play next year.

22 Years Ago Today...

I married my best friend!

Happy Anniversary to the love of my life!

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Newport to California!

7 days...tons of light houses....tons of sand...NO RAIN (except one night while we were sleeping)...camping...kites...sandcastles...shells...rock collecting...hiking...sea lions...whales...no more Bandon Cheese Factory (which we are terribly bummed about!) =
Forever Family Time.

(*Note* Ricky had never done a long vacation or about half of the things we did. We have a long lists of first for him from this trip! )

Amanda Graduated from 8th Grade!

Amanda's last day as an 8th grader.

Amanda receiving her certificate.

Dad, Amanda, & Mom...(doesn't mom look really short!)

Amanda posing by the cala lilies.

Amanda we are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. We can hardly believe that our "baby" will be in High School next year. We look forward to watching you become even more of a beautiful young lady! We Love You! xoxoxo

The Past Month...Busy...Busy!

So, obviously by the title of the post...we have been a little too busy to post to the blog. But I couldn't not let you know about some of the great things that have been going on.

1. Reynolds High School took 1st of all bands in the Starlight Parade. It was a fabulous warm evening in Oregon, and we went to route them on.

Yeah Nicole! March left, right, left, right...smile...play flute...march....

2. Amanda played in her last band concert. She has decided to retire from the percussion section, even though she rocks. She has decided she wants to pursue other interests. We are not sure what the band is going to do without her organization skills of keeping those boys in line!

She was playing all sorts of instruments back there...not sure which one in this photo.

In this photo she was playing the drums.

3. Nicole not only still has first chair in her band, she also had a solo and did an outstanding job.

Here she is playing her solo.

Why you might ask is she wearing her prom dress?? Junior and Senior girls are allowed to wear them for there final performance!