Ventura Fair and the Beach

On August 8th we went to Ventura fair in Ventura, Ca. It was the first time that we had gone since Trent was a baby. Jake and Trent had a fun time riding rides, playing midway games and looking at all the fun things that there is at the fair. Jake and Trent also enjoyed being able to pick whatever they wanted to eat.

There were so many fun little characters to be able to pose and take pictures of the boys with. I love this one of Jake and Trent with the roasted corn men. Aren't they cute.

Each of us rode one ride with the boys. I rode the ferris wheel with Jake and Eric rode it with Trent.

Jake and Trent enjoyed being able to ride one ride with us. It was nice to be able to just be with one of them. This is the view from the ferris wheel. Isn't it gorgeous.

We had lots of fun at the fair. We saw a family friend at the fair we hadn't seen since Trent was a baby. Life was so great that day while we were out of the nice Vegas heat. We enjoyed the nice cool weather of Ventura. Can't you tell I am in pants. I also got a nice sunburn on my neck that was exposed.

The next day we went to the beach before leaving to go back to Vegas. The boys had so much fun at the beach and playing in the ocean with their dad.

Can you find Jake in the picture? Jake felt the strength of the ocean.

This is has far as I will go in to the ocean. I have such a fear of the water. But I went down and put my feet into the water.
Even mommy went down and put her feet in the water. But that is as far as I will go.

Trent wanted so bad to build a sand castle with daddy so they tried.

And it was sad to go back home but we had to be back home for Eric and Bruce to go to work. It was a nice short little visit with family and friends. Hopefully we will be able to spend time with them longer the next time we are there.

4th of July and a Baby Blessing

We went up to Utah for the 4th of July this year. It was great being able to spend the weekend with Eric's family. We left Vegas on Friday morning and got into Eagle Mountain, Utah later that day. We stopped in Cedar City and ate lunch at Wingers. We got to see Tim and Mary's new place there. And it was great just to be able to see the new little baby James. He is such a baby doll.

On the 4th the family came to our hotel and we went swimming and then we went to the Mall for lunch. The grandkids got to ride the Merry go round that was at the mall and the kids had alot of fun. We then went to Thanksgiving Point in Lehi to have a family picnic and watch the fireworks. Everyone was there but Apryl and Matt.

Our family pic on the 4th. I finally was able to get one of us all in our flag shirts. This was the first year that we did this.

Here is the pic of Chris and Gina's family. They are expecting #3. Hopefully we will be able to find out what they are having soon. They are due in January.

Here is the updated pic of Tim and Mary's family. James was born at the end of April and this was his first 4th of July.

All of the grandkids looking up in the sky. I love this picture they are actually waiting for a train ride in cow cars. They loved it and had a great time with each other.

Then on Sunday we all got together for the baby blessing of James. It was a great blessing and it was great to have everyone together for such a special event.

Even Mary's grandpa and his girlfriend where there from England. This was actaully the first baby blessing that all the brothers were in the circle together. It was great to be able to get them all together for it.

This is the men that were in the circle. Tim's two brothers and his dad and then Mary's three brother's, brother-in-law, and a great uncle.

I love this pic all the kids lined up on the bike rack and they let us take pics. In the picture are: Jake, Trent, Joshua, Layton, Lizzie, Samual, and Allen. It is a great pic of Tim and Mary's nephews and daughter.

Here are the boys after the blessing waiting to go back to Tim and Mary's for lunch.

We went to the park later and got pictures of all the Bronley grandkids together.

After Lizzie ran out of the picture we got one of all the Bronley boy grandkids. Poor Lizzie is the only girl.

We were able to get a 3 generation picture of the boys. It was a great visit and I wish it didn't have to come to an end. Eric left Monday morning for a training trip in Dallas so it was just me and Bruce to drive home. The boys actually did great on the long drive.

My Cousin Brittney is Engaged.

I just wanted to announce that my little cousin Brittney is engaged to be married. Ok she's not so little anymore she is now 19 and going to BYU Idaho. She is engaged to Adam Christopherson.

Here a couple of pictures of the happy and cute couple. I am still in shock that she is engagged. I remember when she was born. But I am very happy for her and know she will be very happy.

Handmade By Me!

I've seen something like this on a few different blogs. The first time, I missed being part of the first five.Here is the deal:
The first five people to comment on this post will get something made by me.This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
1- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make.
2- What I make will be just for you.
3- It'll be done this year.
4- You have no clue what it's going to be. Who knows? Not you, that's for sure!
5- I reserve the right to do whatever I want!
The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must re-post this on your own blog and offer the same deal to 5 of your own lucky blog readers. So, the first 5 people to leave a comment telling me they are in, win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me! Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it.
Let the games begin!

Taylor turns Sweet 16

I can't believe that my niece Taylor is now Sweet 16. It seems like just yesterday she was born. I know that my mom is very proud of this sweet girl. I am proud of her in everything that she has accomplished in her life. We got to visit with her back in Feburary. We wanted to try and surprise her for her birthday but wasn't able too but her dad did. I am sure that it was a great surprise for her.

This picture was taken in Fresno when we went up in Fresno. I know it isn't a great pic but it was funny. This is at a gas station.

Taylor with her dad, stepmom Melissa, and stepbrother Willie. This was taken in October of 2007.

Taylor with Grandma in 2006. This is one of the last pictures of Taylor and her grandma taken.

Taylor with me and Eric at Thanksgiving 2008.

Taylor with her Great Grandma Mealey. Thanksgiving 2008

Taylor with her Great Granpa and Grandma Mealey at Thanksgiving 2008.

She is growing up just to fast. I wish I was able to see her more often. But it is great when we are able to get together and see her. Hope you had a great Sweet 16 Taylor.

Phil Keoghan the host of Amazing Race in Vegas

So Phil Keoghan the host of Amazing Race is riding across country for MS and he stopped in Vegas today. He was down at the GNC on Blue Diamond road. So after taking Eric to the airport for his two week training trip me and the boys stopped by to see him and get some autographs. It was great while we were there he talked to a guy on the phone who just had surgery for his MS. He is such a great inspiration to us all.

Jake went up and got his GNC hat signed and was excited to meet him.

Here is a pic of the boys next to the trail that Phil's dad drives around with him.

Phil was nice enough to even give us a card that was signed just to the boys Uncle Tim. Uncle Tim is a big fan of Amazing Race and will get a great kick out of the autograph. The card is actually personalized to him.

The boys then took pictures together with him. I think it is a great thing that he is doing. I would love to help bring the awareness about MS to everyone. It is a very hard disease that cripples so many.

You can go to www.philridesacrossamerica.com to find out more about what he is doing and what states and cities he will be visiting.

St. Patty's Day 2009

Well yesterday was St. Patty's Day and our traditional Irish dinner was fun. This year we decided to do Cornbeef Sandwiches. I bought some lunch meat at the Smiths Deli to make great sandwiches. Jake actually tried it and liked it. I think he ate like 3 sandwiches. But they were small little sandwiches that were supposed to be in the shape of shamrocks. Here is what they looked like.

I also go Sour Cream and Onion chips. There are green flecks in the chips. We also had Tortilla chips and Gaucamole dip that was green. I went to a place called the Cupcakery and bought cupcakes. Here is what they look like.

The flavors are Grasshopper, Bailey's Irish and Cream and Indulge oh my Ganouch. They were very good. We had them with Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream.

The boys got to have some fun too. They had their St. Patty's Day shirts on from Old Navy and then I got them hats and some bead necklaces. They had a great time with it. Here are some pics of the boys in their St. Patty's day attire.

The boys goofing around.

Jake posing after his little Irish jig.

Trent pretending to drink green beer.