Camping 2008

Camping with our family - 2008

We had such a great time this past weekend! We went camping with in Olympia, Washington with Bill's family. It was so great to see everyone. We took up 5 camp sites with campers and tents. We had fun playing horseshoes, 500, texas holdem', baseball, swimming, bike riding and of course eating! Everyone made delicious food for the potluck each night!

Here is a picture of all of the 2nd cousins. It was hard to make a real tall pyramid, but you get the idea...

Parker and Matthew had fun playing guitar and providing us with hours of camp fire entertainment! If they get a record deal then this could be the picture on the CD cover....ha ha! Thanks boys! You both are so talented!

Here is a picture of everyone having dinner at our potluck!
What a good lookin family!!

Poor Matthew had to eat his corn on the cob with a knife because of his braces. Hang in there buddy! Only 6 more months left and I will make you all the corn on the cob that you can eat!

A HUGE thanks to Mom and Dad for bring their "Home away from Home". They have such a beautiful trailer and it made camping so much more enjoyable for those of us who weren't that excited to be roughin' it.

Bill and his cousin Brian

Matthew made me a crown out of pine branches and dandalions. Thanks sweetie!


After a fun game of horse shoes! Bill & Kaela

It was great to have Alex's boyfriend Alex with us. The kids had a great time swimming in the pool at the camp ground. I know what you are all thinking....Swimming while you are camping? I know...We really had it rough

July Birthdays 2008

Happy Birthday Taylor, Jalen & Courtney

We had a birthday party for Taylor, Jalen & Courtney on Sunday! Taylor turned 19 on July 12th and the twins will be 15 on July 17th! Stacy, Tyler and Papa Scott were able to come over and help us celebrate. Taylor's girlfriend Alana's birthday was Sunday too! Happy birthday Alana!

We had BBQ burgers and hot dogs. It was a really hot day, so we had root beer floats instead of cake for dessert. Of course there were cupcakes too!

Taylor will be moving into his new apartment on Wednesday. My baby boy is all grown up. For his birthday present, we got him some new dishes for his apartment. It looks like Taylor will be having some fabulous tea parties with his new dishes. Ha ha...yeah right..Who am I kidding. At least he has his pinky up...He's so proper.

I can't believe how fast the girls are growing up. They have been studying to take their drivers permit test. They are going to be sophomores in the fall. Life goes really fast! *Big Sigh*

Chloe was ready to PARTY!!

Allie's Senior Pictures!

We had Allie's pictures done at Moutainbrook Studios a few weeks ago and we got the proofs back yesterday! Only 1 word comes to mind immediately..... GORGEOUS!

I'm gushing with pride today! I want to show them to everyone! With every senior event that takes place with Allie, I'm feeling the little pings of sadness that she will be graduating this year. Life moves so fast, so it's important to try and slow it down and enjoy moments like this.

Also, she is a "rep" for this studio. This means that we get a discount on our portrait package if she gets some of her friends to go there.

Happy 4th of July!

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!

We had a very nice 4th of July! We went over to Mom & Scott's house for a BBQ with Stacy, Tyler, Matthew, Kaela, Allie, Taylor and his girlfriend Alana. Papa Scott made the most delicious ribs. We just couldn't stop talking about them (and eating them) ha ha

Alana, Taylor & Allie...Nice bib Tay (you will always be my baby boy)

After the BBQ, we went back and did some fireworks with Kaela. Of course, all of our other busy, social teenagers went off with their friends to go watch the fireworks. Although fireworks are not my favorite thing in the world, we still had fun with Kaela.

Bill & Kaela

We have been housesitting again for my in-laws for the past 4 days. They had a wonderful opportunity to go to Alaska and visit my father-in-laws daughter Cindy. They went fishing a caught a couple of really good looking halibuts. Mmmmm....Can't wait for dinner over at their house!

Taylor & Matt had a good time writing songs on the piano.

And of course, the 3 cockers....They are waiting ever so patiently for their treats! Katie, Joey & Stewart. Joey just loves going to Grammy & Bumpa's house to play with his cousins!

CURVES

I have a new summer job / 2nd job at Curves! I'm so excited! For those of you who might not be familiar with Curves, it is a womens only gym that incoporates cardio and strength traning on a curcuit. It's a fun 30 minute workout! This is going to be a great way to get in shape and make some extra money. I will be working through the summer until I go back to work at the school on August 11th. After that date, I will continue to work a few nights and weekends. It's going to be so great to get in shape! YEAH ME!

Workin' at the CAR WASH

Dance Team Car Wash - Part 1

We had the first of 2 dance team car washes today...and BOY WAS IT HOT!!! It was about 98 degrees today. Both Bill and I got a pretty good sunburn even with sunscreen on.

The girls(and parents) did a really good job washing cars today. The dance team made really good money. YEAH!! I'm so excited for this new season to begin.

Bill always does such a great job with the car washes. This is his 4th and final year heading up the car washes. With every dance team event that happens, we are realizing that it is the last year that we get to participate. This is going to be a bitter sweet year for us with Alex and her dance team. Stay tuned....by the end of the school year, I'll be a big pile of mushy tears.....HA HA HA!

Happy Birthday Kelle!

Happy Birthday Kelle B!

We celebrated Kelle's Birthday last weekend with friends and family! Kelle has been such an important part of our lives for so many years! I really consider her to be a sister. We went to Stacy's house and had a great time. Stacy and Tyler made the best Strawberry Shortcake! Great job guys!

Stacy made Kelle the cutest collage of pictures from all the the good times and memories that we have had with Kelle.

We love you Kelle!!

Grandma's Visit

Grandma Schroeder's Visit

We had a very nice surprise on Tuesday! Grandma Schroeder was in town for a couple of days. She works for the Carson & Barnes Circus. Her job is to go around and book the space for the circus. We have said that our Grandma "ran away with the circus". She has been traveling all over the country for the last year. Quite the road trip. Anyway, we were just thrilled that she was able to stay with us so that we could catch up with her and all of her adventures....and boy were there some good ones! Mom, Scott & Stacy came over for dinner. It was great to have everyone together!

Stacy brought Chloe over and Joey had fun playing with her.

I just love this picture of Kaela. She was showing off her dog while we were sitting out on the patio talking.

Here is another great picture of Kaela & Joey. Kaela is so pretty!

Father's Day Weekend

Happy Father's Day 2008

We had a really nice Father's Day weekend with the kids. On Saturday, Courtney came over to hang out with us. Courtney, Matthew & Kaela decided to spell out "Happy Father's Day" in Bill's favorite candy....DOTS!

The kids had a great time playing outside in the beautiful weather. Matthew played some music on his guitar and the girls played around on the grass. It was a great day.

Matthew & Courtney made up a cute routine on the grass. VERY IMPRESSIVE....ha ha

TA DAAAA!!!!

I made a yummy taco salad for dinner. We ate dinner out on the patio. It was a perfect evening. I wish the other kids could have joined us. With 6 busy teenagers, we are happy to get the ones we can get....when we can get them.

Romancing the Rose

ROSE PARADE 2008

On Friday night, Bill & I went to the Hotel Lucia to stay the night before the Rose Parade on Saturday morning. I used to work at the Hotel so we get a room that overlooks the parade for an AMAZING rate. This has become a tradition for us ever since Allie has been marching in the parade with the dance team. Bill & I had a nice time. Stacy & Tyler came down in the morning at watched the parade with us.

Here is a picture of our room at the hotel.

Angie & Bill.....Aren't we cute?

The dance team looked absolutely ADORABLE!

The parade was about 4.2 miles....Hang in there girls, you are almost done!

There's Allie on the far right....Cutie!

Happy Birthday Jaylin

We had a family birthday party last Sunday to celebrate Jaylin's 26th Birthday.

Happy Birthday Jaylin!

I thought that this was a really cute picture of Wayne & Jaylin.

CHLOE

SWEET LITTLE GIRL!!

This is Chloe. She is my sister's new puppy. She is now 6 months old. Over Memorial Day Weekend, Tyler had a baseball tournament, so Bill & I "babysat" the little puppy! She sure kept us busy, but what a little sweetheart! We had a little trouble getting her to go to bed on the first night and she finally fell asleep buried under our covers. Too cute!!

Alex is the new captain of the Westview Dance Team!

CONGRATULATIONS CAPTAIN ALEX!

Alex made captain of the Westview Dance Team last week. She had to go through an application and interview process with the coaches. She will be head captain with her friend Ellie. We are so proud of her. This is going to be a great year for her as a senior.

DANCE TEAM BEACH TRIP

Last weekend, I went with the dance team to the beach for the dance team beach trip. We all had a great time. Right before we all got in the car to go down to the beach, the coach randomly handed out CD's with 1 song on it. During the ride down to the beach, each car of girls had to come up with a funny "spoof" dance. When we got down to the beach, the girls had to perform their dances in the middle of town! It was totally hilarious to see what each car came up with. Each song was different so there were some really original and funny dances. Alot of the people in town gathered to watch our impromptu performance. The coaches then picked the "best of the worst" routine. Our car won 1st place!! Good job girls!!

The girls had some great bonding activities and a bon fire on the beach. This is going to be a great team! We are so excited for this coming year!!