What happens when you take the all star quarterback to your high school reunion?

Lynn took me to San Francisco for my birthday in August and that timed with my 25th high school reunion north of the city. What a memory filled trip! We used to have a lot of dates in SF. We love that city. We also stayed a few days with my brother Dave's family which was wonderful and got to see lots of old friends and more family. We had a great time driving all over our home town visiting favorite places and old homes. Good memories!

Lynn and me with Lynn's sister Holly (who I graduated with) and husband Dennis.

Okay, so Lynn was kind of the "Bell of the Ball". It seemed everyone remembered his football glory days... That's what happens when you take the all star quarter back to your high school reunion...
So much fun! I don't think we've ever laughed so much in a musical. Darling.

Fresh crab... mmmm.

Dave and Nikki took us to Powell's Candy Store- was a nostalgic trip... we filled up our bags easily!
Corner flower market in downtown SF where Lynn used to buy me flowers on his way home from work when we were dating- it's still there!
Historic Windsor trip with Dave and Nikki and kids.
To die for Mexican in Windsor- Dave and Nikki were such great hosts!

Summer Fun

Sand DunesThis picture scares me... ;)

Lynn was one of Jacob's coaches this summer, they went to All Stars and then won for their league. Congrats Jacob!


A very cute Pirate from "Pirates of Penzance" Play this summer
Jacob and good friend and co pirate Isaac
Summer BBQs with cousins

Elise's Senior Trip

For Elise's Senior Trip we all went to the Caribbean on a cruise right after graduation. It was a surprise gift and really hard to keep secret! We made great memories, laughed until we cried, stayed up way too late, ate everything we wanted, and had really fun adventures!Kissing a stingray brings seven years good luck. This is one of our kids favorite things to do on Grand Cayman Island.



Elise and Dad coming up from a scuba dive off Grand Cayman
Snorkeling off of Labadee Is.

Dad and Elise jet skiing on Labadee
Mexico

Jet skiing in Jamaica- not one of my favorite places, but this trip we really enjoyed the island- it's breathtaking.

Braids
Royal Caribbean's water park where Jacob spend every free second on the ship... when he wasn't eating...



Jacob was a non stop eating machine, loving everything- lobster, fish, mussels, crab, his favorite- shrimp and even escargot below. When he found out he could order multiple things he was thrilled. He loved choosing (and ordering by himself without help-- and no kid's menu please- he was going to experience everything he wanted) He would later visit the cafes and then order room service around midnight.
We made out kids a little sick with this one.

Milestones

2010 Seminary Graduation
Lynn was in charge of seminary graduation and that meant I was his helper! It was a nice evening and hard to believe Elise was graduating! She was one of the readers and played prelude before the graduation. Thats what you get when dad needs a last minute fill in! We did a dessert buffet afterward for what seemed like a million people. I will forever be grateful to the Fraser family for helping serve, carrying floral arrangements, food, trays, sweeping and loading my car.

This is one of those times, when you keep asking yourself, "how did we get to this point so quickly?" Graduation was exciting and memorable. It was one of those milestone "payback" moments for sure. Things are changing, it's all good, but we can't help but feel a little bit sad to have these years over. Elise's experience at American Fork High could not have been better. We watched her develop into a beautiful young women with a strong work ethic and solid leadership qualities. We admire her tenacity and drive, her kindness and love for others. She surrounded herself with strong good friends and we are forever grateful for them as well.
Graduation at the Marriott Center
Elise seated with the student body officers- top row left.




"Gear-ing up" for BYU!!!!!
Graduation Family Party- thanks to all the family that came!!