The Lance Romance Update

Hi Mom,

Well, we've met Lance and he is Just As Advertised! Rosie said he was "perfect" and that we would all love him.
I'm happy that they are going up to see you on Sunday.
Steph and the kids and I are coming up to see you on Wednesday the 5th.
You will have a busy week.
Love you,
Michelle

birthday present

So I am trying really hard to be a good mom and find a happy medium between keeping my kids happy and not spoiling them. (If anyone has unlocked the secret... let me know). I took the kids to Target to get some sunscreen and we decided to LOOK at the toys. Raelee and I had talk about how we were not going to buy anything today; just look. She said 'Okay' and we started down all the aisles looking and playing with various toys (Finley was asleep in his carseat in the cart!!). The LOOKing was going well until she spotted the Disney Princess Barbie aisle. She found some ponies that are made for each princess. She studied each of them carefully and then started talking to herself/me saying "hmm... which one do I want? This one, or that one? I pick this one." Then she picked up the one for Beauty and the Beast and held it close to her with a smile on her face that looked very determined and like she was begging at the same time. I was racking my brain - How could I stay firm on my "no buying stuff this trip" and still let her get it. It was even on clearance! Then I remembered the check Raelee got from Grandma Beth for her birthday. In the move it had gotten put in a drawer and we had just recently found it again. So I asked Raelee if she wanted to get the horse for her birthday present and she was so happy to be able to get it. So she knows this was from Grandma Beth and is so thrilled. We took a video of her with it to show you what you gave her! :)

Uncle Jim & the Rubios

Thought you all might like to see a picture of Uncle Jim and the Rubios. We went up to see them this past weekend.

Andrew, Sheronda, Inani, Tony, Ruth, Isaac, Leah

Selena, Fruini and, of course, Uncle Jim

Sheronda, Leah & Inani

(I'm sure I'm mispelling some of the names). The Rubios are terrific, such a great family.


Uncle Jim turns 79 on August 13th and Ruth said she is thinking of planning a party for his 80th next year so pencil that in your 2010 calendar :)

Michael's a Deacon!!!!

Dear Grama Beth, I am happy to say that last week I got the laying on of hands and became a deacon! I also got to pass the sacrement for the first time! I knew that the spirit has helped me get this gift. How I felt is great happyness and nervis because I am finally becoming a man. I say this with all my love.
From, Michael
P.S.Thank you for the cards I love them! I miss you and hope to see you again.

Hi Mom,
This is our latest attempt at getting a family photo. I guess the next one will have Lance in it!

Grandma Beth,
Here is a picture of me and Lance on top of the waterfalls where he proposed in Yosimite national park. (ok, ok, this isn't quite the top yet! But those pictures are not as pretty because I am totally pooped!!) His name is Lance Lucero and we are planning on getting married in the Portland temple. I have no idea about the date yet but we are working on it! I can't wait to come see you on Monday the 3 of August. I miss you so much and I love you! I can't wait for you to meet him, you are going to love him.
Rosie Page (and Lance Lucero)

Well

I'm not a kid or grandkid but we love Aunt Beth!!

Thanks to Suzanne for inviting us to join the blog--we love seeing what everyone is up to!

Love ya, the Maiavas

some pictures and a quick note.

hey Grandma,

just writing to let you know what's been going on in my life lately.

-i've been going to physival theropy for my back. it has gotten so much better. the theropist said that i can stop going soon. which is good news i guess.

-i'm going to babysit for someone next week. her kids are so cute. haha

-i've just gotten over being sick. it had something to do with my tonsils. i went to the doctor and they gave me some antibiodics. so, i'm better now.

-other than that i've just been at the house or with my friends.

- i'm glad that you have this blog thing so that we can have some contact with you. when something else happens i'll be sure to write about it.

-i miss you and i love you so much. take care Grandma.

love, Ashley

p.s. my friend lindsay wanted me to tell you thanks for letting her stay at the house and for everything you did.

Dear Beth,

Did you enjoy your evening tonight? Mike and I went up to Marilyn's to help hang pictures and a huge full length framed mirror - It's beautiful! It was fun seeing Marilyn - she showed us around a little bit. We ate at Hale's Ales - a restaurant, pub, & brewery in Fremont! (Picture above) They didn't make us drink any beer... I had the best French Dip sandwich ever!

I asked Marilyn to take some pictures of her room to show you the work her dad did for her tonight. Her room looks wonderful - so many things from her life, school, and world travels... She has great taste!

vaccation pics

Here are some pictures from our trip to the Oregon coast this Summer.
This was at the OSU science center. FUN FUN FUN Newport OR


The redwoods near Cresent City CA. IF it had a whole in it we could have driven through it!

One of the downed redwoods

MORE TREES

OOOPS, you may be familure with this one.

Trip to Idaho

We made a quick trip to Grandma Cathie and Grandpa Dee's house this past weekend. It was a lot of time in the car and the kids did great. Brie made friends with the kids so she could have a warm lap to sleep on! We spent all day Saturday outside enjoying the weather. Finley and his cousin, Harvey, had fun in the kiddie pool.

Our "HideOut!"

Dear GG - on Sunday, Blake and I found a new hide out! Instead of going out to "dammas new tar" we went into the hall closet. We read books and sang songs. Blake spent about an hour going in and out - shutting the door then opening the door, turning on the lights, turning off the lights... So if you can't find us someday we might be in the new hideout!

a few quick pics for Grandma - thanks Ashley for the help

Hello from Marquette

Grandma we all love and miss you very much. Aaron and I just spent a week at Scout Camp. It went very well. Aaron will be a Life Scout after his board of review and should make Eagle next year. About 2.5 years faster than is dad! Brittony and Kelly are getting ready for girls camp next week. While they are gone Aaron and I are going on a Bike Trip with the Scouts. Since I am driving the rescue vehicle Lorin is riding along with me. That poor girl will spend three days with the Boy Scouts. It must be rough being the youngest. Oh Yeah, IT IS! Actually she is just as spoiled as I was; well almost.

Sami's Birthday

Sami had a good 18th birthday! She had a few friends over for munchies and then a cake decorating party. We baked 8 inch rounds and they decorated them with icing and Sponge Bob - it turned out fantastic. It was so hot after baking that the kids all ran in the sprinkler - and then came in and watched cartoons. Yes, she is 18, not 8! We came home and all took a nap, then we went bowling. We are waiting for dinner - Sami's request of roast beef, DAD's mashed potatoes, corn, and rolls. And the best part - Funfetti Cake decorated by the birthday girl herself!

blake & adam love you!