Hello Out There

Wow! It's been a while, but I definitely want to start posting again because this is my way of scrapbooking about my family. It's that time of year again when our family gets really busy with all our activities. I love posting them so that my kids will remember all the fun things we do.

We just returned from San Diego to visit Uncle Jeremy and Nancy. We LOVE this area! It would be really easy to live her and it's not hard to see what Jeremy loves about it. Grandma Char came with us this time. She hadn't been their since she was a little girl.

We did Sea World again because it's always fun. Jeremy and Nancy have season passes and brought Nancy's niece and nephew.

Journey to Atlantes roller coaster ride

We decided these sea lions were just like our bulldogges! They would even only open one eye to look what was going on around them during their nap.

The San Diego Zoo is HUGE and bright! We had great weather for our entire stay.

Brandon and the kids love to swim in the Ocean in April. It's way to cold for Char and myself!

We went to Old Point Loma lighthouse and then the tide pools nearby. We honestly could stay at the tide pools all day. Sea anemone and barnacles, among many other living creatures, are amazing to us. fun, fun, fun, fun, fun

Brandon took some beautiful pictures of the San Diego temple.

Madison turns 11 - YIKES!

Passing out Zingers to her friends in Ms. Randall's fifth grade class.
Sisters

For Madison's birthday this year we were in Vegas. Madison and Angielee went to see Phantom of the Opera. Madison had not seen it on stage before (she LOVES the movie), so we got seats right under the chandelier. Brandon and Zach were very happy to go to the shark reef during our time together, but all the better for us. We had a blast! Just Mom and Madison cruisin' the Strip!

As a family we hit the M&M and Coca Cola stores. Lucy went nuts with the green M&M. She didn't know what to grab first and hauled Ms. Green around forever. She was not happy when all we let her get was a grape flavored chapstick from Coke.

M&M 3D movie

Ugh!! Brothers!

Kick A** Chopper at Treasure Island

We're Still Here!

Okay, okay, it's been a while. I need to do some blogging because this is my only way to keep up on srapbooking (I'm at least 10 years behind),

Here are the cliff notes for the last month:

My bullies are still the cutest!

We've been to Vegas Baby!

And that's pretty much it.

Christmas 2008

The kids got what they wanted this year. Big surprise. Madison asked for "Animal Crossing" and a hermit crab. Zach asked for a bb gun and a Nerf machine gun. Lucy only wanted a pony that "neigh's". Here is what they had to say in their own words:

"Christmas was very fun. I can't believe Santa brought me a bb gun. My mom is so mad at Santa! My dad got me a new air soft pistol with holster. I got "Boogie", a DS game and a Nerf machine gun that shoots a lot of bullets! Madison says they hurt."

"Christmas was very fun. I got a webkinz, "Animal Crossing: City Folk", a hermit crab, a watch, a U of U hat, and lots more. My hermit crab has been shy but is starting to come out of his shell - hahaha. Bye for now. Love Madison"

"My hat is red and it has a U on it. Thank you Santa for getting my pony. I love you so much. Thank you for getting mom a present. Thank you for getting me my webkinz.

"Keepers"

I received this e-mail from a friend and liked it's message. enjoy.

"Their marriage was good, their dreams focused. Their best friends lived barely a wave away. I can see them now, Dad in trousers, tee shirt and a hat and Mom in a house dress, lawn mower in one hand, and dish-towel in the other. It was the time for fixing things. A curtain rod, the kitchen radio, screen door, the oven door, the hem in a dress. Things we keep.

It was a way of life, and sometimes it made me crazy. All that re-fixing, eating, renewing, I wanted just once to be wasteful. Waste meant affluence. Throwing things away meant you knew there'd always be more.


But then my mother died, and on that clear summer's night, in the warmth of the hospital room,
I was struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn't any more. Sometimes, what we care about most gets all used up and goes away...never to return. So... While we have it... it's best we love it... And care for it.... And fix it when it's broken..... And heal it when it's sick.

This is true... For marriage.... And old cars.... And children with bad report cards..... Dogs and cats with bad hips.... And aging parents.... And grandparents. We keep them because they are worth it, because we are worth it. Some things we keep. Like a best friend that moved away or a classmate we grew up with.

There are just some things that make life important, like people we know who are special.... And so, we keep them close!"

Thanksgiving 2008 Adair Family Picture

Sooooo many people!!! Some cousins (and my sister) were missing for the big picture.

Family Pictures, November 2008

Lucy in Red

Daisy's Famous!

We had to remove Daisy's video from our blog and from YouTube because America's Funniest Home Videos wants to air it on their T.V. show. We'll keep you posted!

I'm with the freaks!

This is Brandon and "Drunk Guy" freaking out during the last 2 minutes of the game. I love it when everyone starts waving their flags. "Drunk Guy" has to high-five everyone after any great play. hahaha

BACK IN BLACK!!!!!!!

The Ute's defense is incredible! They seem to pull it out in last last 2 minutes every time it really counts! This game with Texas Christian University really was fun to watch. They are both awesome teams. The Utes had a "Blackout" game. Everyone was told to wear black and even the players sported new black uniforms. This, however, is a picture of a ginormous head.