I'm so glad it's SUMMER VACATION!

I can breathe a sigh of relief that this semester is over and done!  Although going back to school to get my degree in Biology is important and I am having a good time this second time around, it sure takes away from having fun and being able to upload little blog bits of what's happening with Steve and I here in Arizona!

So, this will be a catch up of information! 

The last three months have been stressful, exciting, fun, tiring and alot of back and forth trips to California for some fun and some business.  We had volleyball tournaments for Nicole, soccer games for Megan, baseball games for Nathan and a swim meet for Mia.  We couldn't be prouder of our nieces and nephews and their accomplishments!  Megan scored a goal from almost 3/4 of the soccer field, Nicole's "kills" during her volleyball tournaments had me jumping up and yelling "THAT MY NIECE!", Mia set an all time best in two of her swim meets.  So much so that she was even proud of herself and let's not forget about Nathan and his big hits with his even bigger bat.  While we were at his last baseball game I started laughing because as he ran from first to second base, it dawned on me that he runs JUST like his dad!  Duane used to remind me of little "GusGus" the mouse from the Cinderella movie.  What's even funnier is that Kimmy even remembered that!



Mia during her backstroke meet



Nikki and her kill...



Nathan hitting the ball during his game.



Megan after one her fabulous throws into play







The last five month also had us going to alot of Spring Training Games and that had my sister and her family coming into town for a long weekend. 



 

 

 

Steve and I also went to our first NASCAR race living in Arizona!  We went with my sister and the family and had a great time!  The roar of the engines as they came around the fourth turn was exhilarating and the whoosh of the cars kept me awake the entire time.  So much fun!

 

We were also able to catch up with friends whether it was here in Arizona or in California!

Karen, Lily and I having lunch in San Diego.

I loved seeing Rob and Beth in San Diego
and then the next weekend in Arizona!

Laurel at her 40th birthday party also.

 

 



One last photo to share with everyone is of the golf tournament that Steve plays in each year.  My ex-husband coordinates this golf tourney and the last few years he has been doing a fundraiser for those families in need.  This year it was for my little sister who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011.  The Saturday round of golf had most of the guys dressed in pink which kind of freaked out everyone at the golf course until it was explained what was happening. 

In the Payne Stewart hat is my ex-brother in law Steve, next to him
is my brother in law Duane, then my husband Steve, my ex-husband's neighbor Bob,
and then to the very right it's my ex-husband Tom.

My handsome husband, my dad and my BIL, Duane.

 



The best story of that weekend came AFTER the golf tournament and Duane and Steve decided to stay one extra night instead of driving home that Saturday.  So, they decided to go see the new G.I. Joe movie and also decided to stay in the same pink outfits.  I thought it was hysterical to think this is how they went to see the movie.  I love that they are so secure in their manhood to walk around Temecula dressed in THAT much pink!!! Hope you all have had a wonderful first part of the year.  Looking forward to seeing what the next seven months bring.  Especially when school starts up again!