Lagoon

Today my work held their annual employee appreciation day at Lagoon. My mom and I went. Jared would have went too but he had to work. I am sure that most of those who read my blog are familiar with Lagoon and what it is all about. Today's trip was walk down memory for me as well a fun filled summer day with my mom. Flash back now to my growing up years. We went to Lagoon at least once every summer and my dad always made this a very special day. It usually began the night before with the announce,ent that we needed to get to bed early because the next day we were going to Disneyland. Why he refereed to it as Disneyland was beyond me. We would get up early that morning, before the sun even came up (maybe not that early but that is how I remember it in my mind) and he and my mom would load blankett into the back of the truck so we could curl up and sleep while on the way to land of Wild Mice and Roller Coasters. Once in the park my dad would only go on certain rides. One of the those being the log flume. I remember I always loved to sit in his lap as we went on this ride because he wrap is arms tightly around me I knew that even though it felt like I would go flying out would not let that happen to me. That in his arms I would always be safe. Today as I went on the log flume with my mom for a brief moment as we crested the top of the ride I felt like that little girl again. I felt his arms around me as we came shooting down the flume in our log like vessel, and I knew that even though there will be tough times ahead as we mourn his passing, my dad will always be there with his arms around me making sure everything is okay. I Love you Dad and I miss you

I hope you enjoy using them as much as I enjoyed making them

Eryk's Preschool graduation!

On May 23rd Eryk graduated from TLC preschool. It was a rather cold and rainy day but they still proceeded with the ceremony.

Waiting...

Marching of the Graduates

Chaos! They cut the whole thing short because of the weather and I tried to get a video of his age group singing but the younger ones were confused and were singing their song too.

The Graduate proudly displaying his diploma!

The graduate with his proud Mom!

With his proud dad

A group shot!

A rare photo of Eryk with his very proud Aunt!

Of course what is a gathering with out food!

Sweets!

Eating...... and the end of the graduation and Eryk is off to Kindergarten

Congratulations little EB. That 5 years certainly flew by and we look forward to whatever the future holds for you. Uncle Jared and Aunt Cammie are so proud of you and wish you a life time of success. We Love you!

A night of Salsa... dancing not the food

I am a little behind on my blogging please forgive me. I am going to try and catch up over the next few days. Cheyenne has been learning to Salsa dance over the past few months so on May 23rd they a night of Salsa Dancing and food. Where the class got to showcase their work, we got to see some professional dance then we had dinner and open dancing after wards. Here some of the many pictures that I took. 1st off we have Cheyenne getting ready to start.

Then we have the instructor whose name escapes me but she also teaches 1st grade at the elementary school.

Now the dancing begins. Some people got into the dress up a little more than others has evident in the girl on the left

There was only one boy that took the class so he was in the spot light dancing with teacher

More dancing

Some performing from a Salsa team. They were really good, though the only Salsa I am familar with is LaVictoria

A group photo with no one really looking in the same direction

Some random pictures of Cheyenne and her friend just being girls

They had open social dancing so Kaitlyn could try out her newly learned Salsa Skills or just show off

That's all for now folks enjoy

Shh....

Now who taught those little (adorable) kids to blog and what do they mean giving away my secret like that........

A Final Farewell

I started this a week ago yesterday but it has been hard to complete, almost as if completing this would mean I would have to let go of him and for that I am not quite ready. This is my final farewell to a great man, a man that I was lucky enough to call my Dad. He is my inspiration and I will love and cherish every moment we spent together. I love you Dad! (These are the lyrics to a song by Brad Paisley, the song is titled When I get where I'm going.)

When I get where I'm going on the far side of the sky.

The first thing that I'm gonna do Is spread my wings and fly.
I'm gonna land beside a lion, and run my fingers through his mane.
Or I might find out what it's like To ride a drop of rain
Yeah when I get where I'm going, there'll be only happy tears.
I will shed the sins and struggles, I have carried all these years.
And I'll leave my heart wide open, I will love and have no fear.
Yeah when I get where I'm going, Don't cry for me down here.
I'm gonna walk with my granddaddy, and he'll match me step for step, and I'll tell him how I missed him, every minute since he left. Then I'll hug his neck.
Yeah when I get where I'm going, there'll be only happy tears.
I will shed the sins and struggles, I have carried all these years.

And I'll leave my heart wide open, I will love and have no fearYeah when I get where I'm going, Don't cry for me down here.
So much pain and so much darkness, in this world we stumble through. All these questions, I can't answer, so much work to do.

But when I get where I'm going, and I see my Maker's face. I'll stand forever in the light, of His amazing grace.
Yeah when I get where I'm going There'll be only happy tears

Hallelujah I will love and have no fear When I get where I'm going Yeah when I get where I'm going

Always

This is a poem that was written by my oldest niece Brianna upon the passing of her Grandpa. She read this at his graveside the day he was laid to rest. The picture was taken the night of his viewing as they prepared to display the Christmas Ornaments their grandpa has made them every Christmas. This is one of many things that will be missed.


Putting up these things you've made
with all your love and care
Thinking back to yesterday,
when you were here not there

The tears keep coming cause your gone,
but now your finally home
It's selfish of me to want you back
cause now you'll never groan

Memories surrounding me,
like Basil in your window
And even those tomato plants
you always loved to grow

This is how it should be
with me thinking of you always
For if i did forget you,
we would be apart some way

These thoughts of you
are good for me
Cause now I know,
you'll never leave
Cause though your gone...
you've never actually left.