friends = happy

Just some photos from the past few weeks:

Newcomer Shane took the belt from Miss Angie last time we played

We had a really fun night out Lex and Melissa at Keys

I was having a moment with Heiko.  It was the farewell party for he, Melissa, and Heidi.  They are all moving back east to start new jobs.  It was a really fun evening, but so sad to think that they won't be around here anymore. 

having a moment with our great friend "Craiggers"

Vickie and Russ

Beautiful Tara joining in

Gotta love Danny Boy

either one of these 2 like photos.... can't you tell?

Becca stopped in and did for us what she does best: serving;) Thanks Becca!

Heidi caught in mid sentence

Crazy Jayci with the boys

At the end of the night, I caught Ryan doing what he loves most of all: TEASING HEIDI.

thrift 5

Our newest bargain:

new king size serta perfect sleeper: $250

d.i. headboard: $8

black spray paint for headboard: $15

new metal mattress frame: $15

home depot wood slats (instead of box springs): $22

total cost: $310

satisfaction for saving thousands: priceless

new bedding to follow... this queen set will have to do for now

poker face

Ryan decided to mix it up at poker this last time.  He pulled out his new glasses for more effective bluffing.

I was cracking up.  Funny guy.

lighter side

Saturday night we decided to lighten things up a bit.  We enjoyed a nice dinner on the patio at Roosters, and then crossed the street for some live music at Brewskis.  As always, we had a great time.

Then the next morning it was downtown for some real entertainment.  They come out of the woodwork in full force for this annual festival and celebration.  All the people watching and amazingness made for a pretty eventful day.  Good stuff! ;)

We even ran into some good friends.

Love to everyone no matter what.

Cheers.

too $hort

When I was growing up in Ohio, I had a best friend who had an older brother who loved Rap. Every time I saw him he was greeting me with “Whaz up Too Short!?” or “Whaz up Life Is?!” I thought it was cool to have the affection of an older high school boy, but never thought much about the meaning behind my nick name. I obviously knew he got the names from a rapper and one of his songs; I just never really listened to the lyrics.

Here they are if you want to read them.

Thinking of those 4 words this week, the meaning has really hit home. Life IS too short. Life is fragile. Life is amazing. Life is meant to be full. Life is to be lived. Life does end. Sometimes way too soon for some.

I attended two funerals today. During my time spent in both of those gatherings of tribute for each of them, I thanked God for my life. And, I cried for the brief moment they each were able to live, that ended too soon. I felt grief for all who are still here and who are mourning. I feel sad for their deep pain. I also felt inspired. Inspired to love more. And show it. If you haven’t lost anyone close to you recently, I hope you don’t. If you have, learn from them, and remember that: Life is too short.

class of 2010

Congratulations to sweet Tay.  She graduated from Kanab H.S. on May 28.

She was one of 67 graduates, and the most beautiful by far. 

We love our Taylor.

Ryan was sure proud, and pretty emotional.

So tender. 

powell paradise

We slowed down the tempo.  A lot. 

Lake Powell turned out to be another fabulous trip full of fun memories and great times.

Thank you so much Bennie and Chal for sharing another year on the Indian Summer with us!

Cheers to Lana Banana and UJ, T Bott and Mandiloohoo, Bennie Bob and Donna, Lucy Luc and Christian, and to my favorite captian: RHB.