13 Years... Already?

It's funny how little events can change you life forever.

14 years ago Millissa jumped out of the back set of a cramp little car. We were cruising Spanish Fork main street wasting time one Saturday night. Yes, cruising... The first words she said to me were, "Nice stereo" from that moment I knew she was the girl for me.

A week later she showed up at me house and asked me when I was going to take her out. The next day we went fishing, and hung out the rest of the day... we were stuck together from that day on.

After dating for awhile she asked me, "Where are we going with this?" I replied, "I dunna know?"

We were engaged on Jan 17, 1995. (For the record I did ask the most important question the "Will you...") On April 29th, 1995 we were married.

I'm glad she asked those few, but important questions that have changed my life forever.

Angela's Graduation!

Finally!
Angela we are all proud of you!

Happy B-Day to Me

Just another day...
I figure once you hit the 30, after that they're just numbers.



Nice weather we are having.

San Diego - Back to the Beach

Back to the beach to find more waves. The girls went shopping and the guys built this sweet sand castle. It took us like all day! The waves were not as good as there were on Monday, but we still had fun soaking in the salt water. I think all of us need another vacation to get over this one. You should see all the different kinds of sunburns we all have!

San Diego - Sea World

Today was Sea World! It was filled with killer whales, dolphins, sharks and of course water rides. A few of us got pretty soaked. Not too many words just photos for today...

San Diego - The Beach

After picking up Carrie and Dustin at the airport this morning we were off to the beach. Ryan had a good idea. Wet suits. We stopped in at a little surf shop and picked some up. We looked like over-weight navy seals. The water was pretty cold so with the wet suites it was perfect! The Boogie-boards were already at the condo. So we boogie-boarded until we couldn't walk. The girls sat on the sand, and got burnt. they all got some pretty funky tan-lines.

After we all got cleaned up. We walked over to a local seafood joint called the Baja Bucket. We had lobster, crab, shrimp and carne asada. It was a Mexican/Seafood place. I think everyone went to bed no later than 9 pm. Some party animals we are...

San Diego - Getting There

When you were little, on vacation, did you ever think your parents knew where they were at all times?

I always thought my parents knew exactly where they were, always. On every highway, in every city, at every activity, always. Even when we drove down some pretty questionable streets in Chicago. Dad just said, "I know where we are."

I guess the trick is to not show you are lost, that you are in complete control and keep your cool. Well, I failed. (not to mention we had been up since 4am) Although my navigator, let's call her Millissa, did not. She kept telling me to calm down and relax. We landed in San Diego, rented a sweet minivan, drove back to the airport and picked up Mom, Tyler and Angela... yes, all by ourselves. Millissa said, "We did it!" we felt that we had really accomplished something this day.

Game #3

Soccer is a team sport. With that said let me tell you about our last game. I'll set it up for you so you can picture what we went through.

Cold, windy, lack of players and the best, the land fill about a mile away was ripe! We started the game with only 6 players (8 is a full field) Elle plays right forward. She knows her position and plays it very well. This is where the TEAM part comes into play. We were missing some of our key "team" players. It's hard to win a game with 2 good forwards, one defender (brittney, who is awesome!) and a very good goalie. Every time Elle and Emma would get the ball down in scoring range the other team would gang up on them, 6 on 2. They would struggle to keep the ball. It only took one mighty kick by a defender to not the wind out of their drive.

Every girl on our team that night (6) played the ENTIRE game. While the other team sub'd in fresh players every couple of plays. While covered in their blankets, our girls great parents cheered them on,

I could see in their cold little faces the frustration they were going through. Knowing if we had a full team playing they could have beaten this team easily.

In the end 4 - 0 was the damage. I had fun watching them play and their hustle was awesome. I am proud of these girls, they played their hearts out!

If you think it's just a game, you're wrong. It's a fun game!

Game #2

We played the Green Growlers tonight. The Lightning Bolts were dead on. The final score, 5 to 1. And that one was a very lucky shot... Elle had a couple assists at goal. They are playing more as a team rather than a bunch of girls running around on the field chasing a soccer ball. I am proud of them.