San Sebastian....our favorite place.  All I can say is WOW :)  you have to visit, I am already planning my return trip!

 

Bull Fighting anyone

Toledo Spain...what an amazing city!  We were so busy being team parents we didn't get to spend as much time as we would have liked, but it was amazing!

 

Biarritz France

Sister love :)  Biarritz France

Kiara's 13th Birthday

Easter 2012

I am a slacker...I can not believe it is August and I have not updated for 8 months :(  Sorry life is crazy as I am sure you can all relate.  We just got back from Spain, Kiara started 8th grade, Alex had surgery on one leg and getting ready to have it on her other, summer is over... I can go on and on.  However, we are all doing good and have almost made it through a NC summer, which is a plus.  I wish I had time to fill you in on everything that has been going on in our lives, but I am not blessed with that luxury.  Here are just a few snap shoots to keep you updated!

11 days until Christmas....:)

I truly do love this time of the year! Just a few highlights from the month thus far. Alex is home for winter break and it is so nice to have her back under my roof. I miss her so much. Kiara has been to Atlanta for a soccer tournament where she scored 2 of the 3 goals that her team scored all weekend. She played awesome and we were so proud of her. She has also made it to the next round of ODP (Olympic Development Program). She is still very busy with school, soccer, singing and violin. I just got back from New York and had a blast. It was my first time there and can't wait to go back again. As I have never been before I must say being there this time of the year is very magical.

Central park




Christmas tree & Ice Rink at Rockefeller Center





Times Square (also where we saw the Lion King

Breaking down :)

I was lucky enough to meet my family while in Utah and watch Breaking Dawn. Sorry it took me so long to post sisters :)

The most wonderful time of the year!

The family comes to visit!!!
Kiara, Shauna, Alex girl, Cheri, Kara & Heather


The Turkey Bowl
Kiara, Rhett & Alex


Kiara, Shauna, Luke & Alex


WOW, tomorrow is December :) I love this time of year and although I wish I were closer to my family I still love decorating, shopping, baking and being thankful for everything I have and have been blessed with. My beautiful family is so amazing and I am so blessed to have them in my life. Thanks for all you do and continue to do for me...xoxo I am truly lucky!

Just a short update...
Alex is almost finish with her first semester of college and what a ride. The adjusment was huge for both of us, and her soccer team made it to the conference championship but come up just short. Congratulations Alex!!!
Kiara finished her fall season of soccer with a first place finish and one tournament championship. We head to Georgia this weekend for another tournament. She also made the first cut for ODP. She seems to be adjusting very well and we are very proud of her.
Rhett really likes his new job and things are picking up. Look for his picture in News week due out in December :)
I am heading to NYC for the first time next week and can't wait to go play, shop and have fun. Pics will follow.

South Carolina pics

Kara, Shauna, Kiara & Cheri


Heather, Kiara, Cheri & Shauna


Shauna & Kiara


Kara, Cheri & Shauna

November

I can't believe that I am two months behind. I had such high hopes of keeping up to date! :) As today is 11.11.11 I thought I better update everyone on our lives as well as express how thankful I am to all the many soldiers past and present for your sacrifice for our country.

My life is well...its happening :) Alex just won her semifinal game and is now heading to the quarterfinals on Saturday in GA! Good Luck Alex :) Kiara's little team will have there last game on Saturday as well and if they win, they will be #1 and therefore move up to the top division. I am heading back to Utah next week to work for the week and I am very excited...I just wish my girls were coming along, but they both have school so they will have to wait until Christmas.

My amazing family came out to see me and watch the girls play soccer....I love them so much and I am so very blessed for the love and support they give me everyday! Thank you Dean for driving them cross country for our little vacation I know it was hard, but I am very happy you did it! Three soccer games, Halloween, & Heather's birthday as well as us touring around Charleston South Carolina & North Carolina all in one short week. It was packed itinerary but we had alot of fun!!!

Next we have Thanksgiving and then before we know it, it is Christmas... 2011 is quickly coming to and end and with this year has brought so many changes in my life. Let's hope 2012 is not so eventful.

I will try and get my vacation pictures downloaded...we had alot of fun!

"the first's"

Time just seems to be flying by....
I am starting to freak out just a little as both of my girls are growing up so fast and I am not ready for them to be an adult when it comes to Alex's and in middle school for Kiara!

We had quite a busy wee!!!!! Rhett went to Pebble Beach and golfed with his buddy, Kiara and I went to the beach and had a wonderful day. Alex had her first college soccer game and 1st day of school. Kiara had her first day of school and before the week is over she will also have a soccer tournament. If you are exhausted reading it, you should try living it :)

We are very blessed to have such an amazing life and even though it is crazy we like it that way. My dear sweet family calls me, texts me or skype's me everyday and I miss them all so much!! I can't wait for them to visit in September!

That's all for now....we are expecting our 1st hurricane to hit this weekend so wish us luck!


Alex & Kiara in Alex's dorm


Lily, Kiara & Alex--after 1st game


Kiara and I at the Beach!


Alex 1st game--Starting outside mid



Rhett & Kiara


Kiara and I at the field


Kiara 1st day of school


Kiara 1st day of school!