Fun Lunch!

I had a 3 1/2 hour lunch (mexican of course!) with a friend I haven't seen in years! The time flew by as we chatted and caught up on our kids and everything else too! Thanks Michelle!

Great Time!

We had lots of fun being a couple on our overnight. It's always nice to take the time for each other without the pulls of being at home (ie. laundry to do, out of control garage, you get the idea). I highly recommend it!

29 Years!

Jeff and I are celebrating our anniversary today! I sure feel fortunate to be married to a wonderful man and proud that we have such a great marriage. :) We are off to a hotel tonight to celebrate just the two of us! Woo Hoo! I love you my Jeffrey!

Brett's 100M

Gilbert's Track Meet vs. Skyline today. Go Brett! (Far right)


Brett's coach wanted all the sprinters to try a field event so Brett chose the Long Jump. Not bad for a first timer...

Pat's Run

This morning we woke up at 5:00 (outrageously early for me) and headed to ASU for Pat's Run. Jeff and the boys have done it for all five years. Katie decided to run this year. GO KATIE!


Gabe and Tim ran too!


Mom and Dad joined me in the cheering section!


Go Devils!


It was very emotional when this gentlemen who had been pushed the 4.2 miles, got out of his wheelchair and walked on crutches the length of the field to the 42 yard line. Lots of cheering for him. I had a big lump in my throat as I'm sure others did as well. What determination!


Missing in attendance was Bruce Snyder who passed away this past Monday. He was always there to count down the start of the race. Two years ago I approached him after he had just finished an interview before the start of the race. I said, "Coach Snyder, Could I ask you a favor?" To which he replied with a smile, "Well, you can ask..." I then proceeded to tell him that my parents were huge fans of his and ASU football, and I was hoping he would wish them a Happy 50th Anniversary on video that I could include in a DVD we were putting together. He happily agreed and making sure he had the names right, he enthusiastically delivered a message to my camcorder as I tried to keep my hands still in all my excitement. When he was finished I thanked him and without thinking, came in to give him a big hug. Without missing a beat, he hugged me right back and I can still feel that hug. It left such an impression on me because of the comfort and ease his demeanor put me in. He truly was such a wonderful man. Check out the clip of his addition on the 50th DVD that is extra special to all of us, especially my parents.

R.I.P. Ken

Anita buried her dear daddy today. Our hearts go out to the whole extended family. Anita, Brian and all the kids were able to make the trip to Indiana to bid Ken farewell and support each other with love and memories shared. Please pray for them in the coming days/weeks and especially for Ken's wife Eileen. Ken was a man of true honor and he will be greatly missed. May God welcome him to an eternity of pain free joy.

Happy Birthday Katrina!

My baby girl turns 21 today! We went to lunch at Joe's Farm Grill and Katie had a hot fudge cream puff sundae, which was so big she just HAD to share! YUM!!!

Melinda and Joshua

Happy One Month Anniversary (tomorrow) to Mindy and Josh!
Pics from their honeymoon in Hawaii.







The photos are finally ready to view from the professional photographers!
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