June 2011 

All Stars was a great experience!  This was Brett’s first time as an All star and he did great!  He played pitcher, 2nd base and outfield.   He loves baseball and his hard work and determination pay off for him.  You are the best Brett!  We are proud of you and your accomplishments.

June 2011

Brett turns 11!  His best buddy RJ was always at the house during the summer break, so naturally he was there for the birthday celebrations.   Brett is a smart kid, that is a natural leader.  He is an organized kid that knows what he wants.  He is driven to do the best in everything he sets out to do and don’t forget competitive…He is definitely driven and competitive J.  Love you Brett!  I am so glad you were my first born!  

June 2011

Josh turns 7 this year!  His favorite thing is to play Wall Ball and Legos.  He got a Sponge Bob talking card that he played over and over again and kept in his room for ever!  He is a happy kid that just wants to have fun.  He makes friends easily and everyone loves to be around him.  We are lucky he is in our family.  

June 2011

Josh lost his first tooth!  He wrote a note to the tooth fairy to make sure she knew this was a special occasion!  He got a little extra for the special first tooth! 

All-Star Practice

Brett has his big All-Star debut tonight.   He has been practicing for 2 weeks, every day except Sunday.  Tonight is his first game.  A parent snapped some pictures of the practice last night.  Good Luck Brett!  Also, Josh, the team mascot was captured as well. :)

From A to Z

Newsflash:  I am headed from Arizona to Zurich.  It is still hard to believe.  The idea started with my dear friend Andrea who is spending 2 months in France.  She invited anyone to come and visit.  I joked that I would go but did not really think I could swing it.  Well, Mike has a friend that works for US Airways that offered to give us buddy passes.  One thing led to another and it all started to fall into place.    

Each one of my siblings have spent a semester abroad in Europe.  During college, that was the last place I wanted to go, even though I was given the opportunity.   I know, I know..What was I thinking??.   For some reason, it did not appeal to me.  I could only look as far as New York and that was the end all for me. 

Mike and I have traveled around the US and Mexico a fair amount but we have never been to Europe.  This time I am headed out with my sister in law, Shay.  She is my travel companion this trip because Mike's work is not as flexible as I am.  :)

Our plan is to fly to Zurich and make our way through Switzerland, We will stop in Chamonix where Andrea is staying then plan a day trip to Milan and then head down to the French Riviera for a time I am sure we will never forget.

I wounder if anyone will speak Spanish, because I sure as heck don't know any French.

Adios Arizona,
Bonjour France

New Bathroom...FInally!

Well today we had the mirror's installed in the bathroom, which was the final missing piece.  It has been a couple of months in the making, but it is finally done!  Even though this process started with a disaster, we came out the other end very happy with the result.  

Before

After: