Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Update on Girls

Alicia is now officially back in Reno.  She started her first day of classes a few weeks ago and is doing great!  She joined a sorority, Sigma Kappa and is excited for all the activities this year will bring.



Her Heart Sister!

Rushing 2012

First flat tire!


Gina's first day of 7th grade is today, 9/5/2012.  She was up early this morning, getting ready, packing her lunch and giving her combo one more try!  She is so excited to be at Middle School!








Fall is in the air and I love it!!!  The cooler weather, the leaves turning different colors, and I can smell the candles burning!  

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Alicia's return to college.

It's official, Alicia is a sophomore in college!!!!!  The weekend of August 18th we packed up the trailer and truck and drove to Reno.  Tony had awesome packing skills and was able to get everything onto the trailer and extra stuff into the truck.  Alicia and I drove in the Mercedes and Gina and Tony took the truck.  We left Fremont at 6am and arrived in Reno at around 10:30.  After unloading, we arranged Alicia's room, made her bed and organized her closet.  We then headed out to a garage sale where we found a desk for $15!!!!  Then off to Walmart to teach Alicia how to shop on a budget!  All and all it was an awesome day.  We ended the day with a swim in the hot tub and ice cream.  Then it was off to bed, it was really easy to fall asleep!!!!! The next morning, Tony, Gina and I were off driving back to Fremont.  I must say this trip was much easier than last year.  We left Alicia with her two buddies and roommates, Serena and Chelsea and with a big smile on her face.  




I always take a picture of the girls on their first day of school.....here is Alicia's at 6am in the car on the way to Reno!


Her new room!!!!

Her view from her room!


 The closet, why is it bigger than mine?

My car, no longer my car....Alicia has it in Reno now!!!!  Pictures coming soon of my new car..wait till you see what I get!


Till next time.......

Pa's done with treatment!

Pa had his last treatment of chemotherapy.  Dad and mom took a trip to Denver for a much needed fun and excitement!  They first went to a Giants game in San Francisco where The Melt was in the spot light.  They received white waving towels with the Melt logo on them.  Then off to Denver where they enjoyed another Giants game hopefully not sporting the other teams colors!  Dad will have another PET scan and an MRI this week, then hopefully next week he will have his PICC Line removed.  We love you dad!!!  You are in our prayers daily!!!

Mom and Dad also celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary on August 20th, 2012.  We love you both so much!!!  You are the best parents ever!!!!  Happy Anniversary!!!!!!

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Trinity Lake August 2012

After our trip to Mexico, we decided to head to Trinity Lake for a trip with our family and friends.  We have been going to Trinity since we were in our teens, so that means a lot of years!  Our children are now enjoying what we enjoyed for so many years.  This year the Uttenreuthers decided to join us.  We are so glad they did!  Everyone had a great time!!!!

First stop Black Bear Diner!!!!


Preston enjoying the drive to Trinity


Frogs were the animal this year, usually it's bugs!


Blue Bell swimming with her new life vest.


Sissy enjoying her vacation before heading back to school!



Watching the para-sailing.  Megan was the first one to try it!



Nancy and Bill joined us for a day.


Hailey and Lauren enjoying the boat ride with Preston. 


Tubing was so much fun!



We can't forget about the cliff diving.  Here goes Tenley!


Gina giving it a try!


Josh diving in!


Sisters!


My buddy Aslaug!


Cousins, they are getting so big!


The kids of Trinity Lake, they are awesome!!!!



Best Friends!!!





Bath time.


Enjoying the Lake......








Kyle sporting the cute PINK Gap hat!


Bob, Tony and Josh



Aussie and Tenley!!!!

Blue Bell watching over her kids!





Shelby enjoying the water

Goodbye Trinity Lake, can't wait to see you again next year!