My Sweet Mom and her Wonderful Twin

Denise, Mom, darryl, Joneel, Dad--Timpanogas Temple


Renae and Reane

Renae and Reane

Clark and Michelle

right, front to back-Amber, Jessica, Denise, Craig, Kim, 2 people i didn't know

Left, front to back- Darryl, Jessica's friend, Lisa, Tom, Sharon Head of table-Renae

right, front to back-danny or steven, Jared, kenny, Ashley, Head of table-Reane

Left, front to back- Ashley, Kelly, Brenda (hiding), Mark, Dad, Joneel

right front to back-phil, sharon, alan ,ken
left fron to back- Sandra, Stan, Julane, Judy, Garth

I just got back from spending time in Utah with my Mom

for her birthday. Since my Mom is a twin, we had a

double celebration for the two of them. The morning

of my Mom's birthday, my sister Denise, brother

Darryl and myself, along with our parents,

went to the Timpanogas Temple. It was a great

start to the day. Then it was time for the birthday

celebration at Los Hermanos. All of my siblings were

there, and all but one of my cousins. Just like old

times. ; )

I have always loved my cousins, but I have a new

appreciation for my Aunt Renae and her family.

Ever since we found out my Mom has ovarian

cancer, my aunt Renae's family has been so

supportive and helpful. I don't know if they will

ever know how much that means to me.

Anyway, here are some pictures from the party

and also a picture of the "birthday girls"

Pre Senior Pictures

Julie is a Senior. So, when you are a senior, you take

senior pictures. These are the pictures we took before

we went to the studio that took the pictures for the

yearbook.

PS The pictures the studio took turned out very nice.

Will post when I can.

Do I hear Triple?? Naaww, it's a double

Clark, Michelle, Melissa and Andy


Michelle and Melissa

While Melissa and Michelle were visiting California,

I know that they were hoping to go on a triple date

with their brother. I'm not sure what happened,

but they took what they could get, and headed

out on a double date. They both decided to wear

their new dress, so they looked like the doublemint

twins. ha ha. but I think they had an enjoyable

time hanging out as "adult" sisters on their

double date.

Labor Day and a B-day celebration for Julie

drinking some refreshing soda

Samantha, Jaclyn, Julie and Marissa

A week ago, before school started, Julie and I decided

to take a little trip down to Carlsbad, to visit with my

cousin Sandra. I've gone down there several years

during the summer, and had the greatest time.

Fun, relaxing and so enjoyable. Well when Julie

and I were there, and out in the beautiful ocean,

she said "Why don't we come down here for my

birthday?" So, my sweet cousin said that we

could bring the party to her house. (How sweet
is that?) So Sunday evening we took off for

Carlsbad, with 2 of Julie's closest friends. We had

a blast singing.....Oh darn, what is the name of

it? Mya hee, Mya ho, Mya ha, Mya ha ha.....any

one getting my drift? We made video's of us singing

along...(pretty funny) anyway, we rented a movie

and watched that, then got up this morning and went

to the beach, relaxed, then went and saw 2 movies.

500 Days of Summer, and All About Steve. We

enjoyed them both. then afterwards we went to

Souplantation for dinner before heading home. We

had a great time! Thanks to everyone who helped

make it a special time.

The last of the last

Well, our last child has started her last year of high school. I am amazed

at how fast life can go. Sometimes it feels like it whizzes by. Thank

heavens we have eternity.

Anyway, we finished the first week of school, the first football game

cheered at, and also....the first BYU football game of the season.

(Tyler, Anna and kids came over to enjoy with us)

They were all good. So here's to our last year of public schools.

Hip Hip Hoorah!!!

Family Pictures

l-r Melissa holding Stella's hand, Andy holding Sterling, michelle, Clark, Mel,
Julie, Joneel, Grace, Anna, Tyler holding Sam

I have been having so much fun having all of my children

in the same state. On Sunday we all were at church

together. I was in Heaven. I love my family and am

so proud of all of them. With everyone spread out across

this great beautiful country, we had to capitalize on

the time we had together, and have some family

photo's taken. Here are two of the group shots.

Possibly more to follow at a later date.

Birthday Time

The lunch bunch..Lindsay, Lorna, Joneel, Shelly and Bonnie
back row---Melissa, Sterling, Michelle, Stella and Julie


cake number 1 compliments of Shelly J.

Beach buddies from WAAAY back

cake 2--compliments of Josey C. (aka Visiting Teacher)

cake 3--Compliments of karen H. (aka visiting teacher)


Well, I turned the big ?0. I can't believe I reached this milestone,

but here I am. And I have to say that I feel like I was treated so

kindly. From party lunches to sweet thoughtful gifts, to phone

calls, cards, cakes and even Facebook Birthday Wishes, I feel

remembered and cared about. Here are some pictures of my

wonderful day. One funny side note. Melissa was going to

make me a beautiful cake, but after getting these 3, she

decided to make it up for Julie's birthday. I swear, it's

either feast or famine around here for cake!

Beach

Sterling and Michelle

Stella with Mel, Julie, Michelle

Me with Stella

Andy with Stella

Melissa and Stella

Sterling and Mel

Stella hanging on to her Mommy, Melissa

Melissa and Andy and kids came for a visit, and so did michelle and

Clark. Tyler lives here, and so does Julie.....DUH, ha ha, anyway,

we decided to go to the Beach so Andy could have some time

there, since he will be missing Carpinteria. We went to Corona

Del Mar, and went to the side where the waves aren't big, so

Stella could have fun playing. We happened to pick one of

the most crowded days there. And wouldn't you know it,

they were having "baptisms" in this little part of the ocean.

I'm not sure which church it was, but it was a little noisy,

and emotional for some of the people getting baptized.

But, we had a great time anyway, Stella loved the water,

and it made a fun family memory.

Low Quality Family picture from phone

I needed to qualify my title. The only reason why it is low quality

is because i took a picture of a picture, and it's hard to see any

definition in it. BUT, for now it will do. This is the family shot

we took back in July. This is everyone. for now that is. It

seems like family pictures are always changing. Someone

new is always added. But that's what's neat about it. New

babies expanding your posterity. Hope this doesn't BUG

the eyes too bad.

King of the Hill

fuzzy picture of a picture taken with my cell phone

My Parents have one grandson. It is my son Tyler. Besides my sweet

Holly, who was here on earth for 3 days, he was the first grandchild

they got to know. AND he has been the only grandson.

Just before our family trip to Bear Lake, My mom wanted a family

picture, and I am posting the one with all my parent's granddaughters,

AND grandson. Notice though, there are 2 great granddaughters

and 2 great grandsons. The spell has been broken........bah ha haha ha

Wide Range of emotions

Angie and Mark, YAY


Amber, Jessica, Alaine (in back) Aubrey, Danielle, and little Reane
(Cristina in back also)

The Bridesmaids

Alaine, Julie and Shannon

Mom, Mark and Dad

Clark, Michelle and Julie

My family. Also Mark's daughters and his bio father Tom and

wife Nancy.

Our side of the family that were there at the temple

Amber, Angie, Aubrey (in front) and Ashley

Shannon, Alaine, Mom, Julie and Michelle

Michelle and Clark and Jessican and Amber

Michelle and Clark and Jessican and Amber

my Dad and his sister and her hubby

my mom and her twin sister and her family

cousin Connie and Cousin Steve

So, today (actually yesterday since it's past midnight) was my

brother Mark's wedding. What a wonderful day. Very Very

happy emotions. We were all gathered together in the Salt

Lake temple as a family, witnessing the sealing of Mark, to

Angie Oakes. We had family drive from out of state to

be with us today. It was wonderful. But, we have another

major event happening in our family. My Mother was

diagnosed with ovarian cancer Wednesday, and she will

be flying off to Houston with her twin sister Renae, tomorrow

afternoon. My Mom has an appointment at MD Anderson

cancer center Monday morning. I've heard that it is one of

the top cancer centers in the nation. So our family is going

through happy times, and very worried and scared times. In

fact, it is the hardest thing I've had to deal with, since the

death of my first baby Holly. BUT, we have a ton of support

from family, church friends, etc.

Anyway, here are some pictures from our happy time today.
Mark and Angie, we are so thrilled.

Mom, all of our prayers are with you.