Centennial Ward Talent Show

We made it back from our vacation in time to sing at my sister's ward's talent show... here we are... (Don't forget to pause my music player first) There was a great turnout! Lots participated and everyone had a really good time! Here are a few peeks at the talent :)

Our San Francisco Road Trip 06/23-06/26

We left about 5 in the morning on Tuesday the 23rd for our vacation up the coast to San Francisco. We've been so incredibly excited about taking this trip. Here are a few highlights...

We stopped at a little beach just past Cambria in San Simeon

and next went on a tour of Hearst Castle (this is us on the bus)

The tour was amazing! only 12 people in our group we got to see a lot of the rooms/suites and kitchen, both libraries etc.

We headed down to Fisherman's Wharf for dinner on our first night in SF.

Wedesday morning we took a tour of the Jelly Belly Factory! Yum Samples!!

Then we headed to Muir Woods where we walked a few miles and spent a few peaceful hours. The coastal red woods are HUGE!

us on a giant rock!

and with John Muir :)

It was about 58 degrees at Golden Gate Bridge!

Thursday we spent the morning on Alcatraz Island

Then drove out to Dublin to have dinner with my Grandparents, My Uncle and his family <3 br="br">
Friday morning we stopped at Ghirardelli Square before starting the trip home (yummy!)

then stopped for a few hours at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

We had the best time and really enjoyed making these memories. We can't wait for our next Vackay!

Braves BBQ and Banquet

Thursday, June 18, 2009 we had our T-ball banquet/awards party here at our house. What fun we had with 10 little boys, their parents and siblings all hanging out in our backyard. They enjoyed swimming,

jumping on the trampoline

and playing on the swing set.

A pot luck brought SO much YUMMY food! We had Burgers, Argentine Meat and Sausages, Bread and Chimichurri, Pasta Salad, Bean dip, Mac n Cheese and much more! Thanks to everyone for all of their help and participation. After lots of playing and cooking and eating and hanging out... we gathered the boys under the gazebo and proceeded to hand out their awards.
Each of our Braves got a certificate, a trophy, a candy lei, a packet of pictures and a dvd of pictures from the season.

These guys started out hitting off a tee at every at bat and by the end of the season, they could each hit a pitch!! They worked hard and had a lot of fun. Robert got an amazing photo book as a coach's present and it really meant a lot.

We're going to remember these guys always! GO BRAVES!!

CJ's kindergarten sing!!

We got to attend Calil's kindergarten "sing" which was a little presentation given by all of the kindergarten classes for family and friends! He was super cute and we were super proud!
YAY CJ! (who just turned six also!! happy birthday!)

Mara Anne, Class of '09

Our lovely niece, Mara Anne graduated from Chino High School last week! We attended the school's commencement ceremony at Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario, CA!

She was SO beautiful and we were incredibly proud!

A proud Mom and Dad! Mara and her ladies ;)

Imbach Ohana


Us and Ms Maribug... Jack and Auntie Mari

And no graduation would be complete without a party and some ONO food!

Money leis and lemon cake


Mara and Jordan, Class of '09


enjoying the ono-ness... the relaxing graduate

sitting on momma's lap <3 Devan, Seth and Craig

Abby and Judith finish Kindergarten!

Abigail and Judith have graduated Kindergarten at Madison Elementary!
As opposed to a ceremony, they kinder classes put on a little performance for friends and family

They were adorable as they all sang songs that they'd been working on. After wards, there were cookies and juices to share. They had such a good time and we'll miss them as they travel to the Lakota Reservation in South Dakota this summer to visit their Grandpa, Mr. Clifford! Have fun Love bugs!

Here's a little of what they did, sorry for the shaking, Nohea started to fuss and I had her in the sling so I was attempting to bounce her ;)