For those of you who still check this blog in the hope you may get an update, here it is. Many may think we had fallen off the planet, but we are alive and kicking. We have had a relatively busy couple of weeks and for some reason, I'm not good at updating as I go. I have greater respect for those of you who in the midst of your chaotic lives continue to update your blog and keep us well informed of all you are doing. Someday I will be able to do that. Thanks for your patience.
So much has happened, hard to know what to include. Since the first of April we had some activity, trip, event that took place every weekend. We tried hard to balance work, school and seminary in the midst of all that was going on. It helped that most of the events were fun and included spending time with family. Here it is in a nutshell:
1. Easter weekend in Palm Springs-great to be with my family (Grandparents, Mom and Dad, Cami, Whit and Ryan and even good friends Dan, Stef, and Sophia) It was great to get away to warm weather, play some golf, lounge by the pool, eat lots, and plenty of good conversations.
2. Weekend in Arizona for Harrison's blessing- Got to stay with Jill and Riley at there new home in Higley (outside Phoenix) and play lots with our new nephew John Harrison. He is sooooo cute and we loved hanging out with the family. The boys bought new radio control planes and enjoyed great adventures in flying.
3. Aunt Vicki's Magic Carpet Ride Birthday Celebration in Santa Rosa- we got to see my grandparents, cousins (Heather & John, Laurel and Holly) and my aunt and uncle. What a fabulous party. Aside from the rain and the party getting moved inside, we had a blast. The beautiful decor, the great food, and even better company. It was such a fun time.
4. Goodbye to Mom and Dad- Off to Houston for the summer. My dad has the opportunity for another stem cell transplant to keep him in remission. He his blessed to have a sister who is a match for stem cells and she has been so generous to donate her cells. We are sad to have them gone, but know it is a blessing. It is a tough road ahead, but will be well worth it in the long run. Keep up the good work Dad.
5. BYU Graduation for Hilary- the O'Neil family all met up in Salt Lake to stay with family friends, thanks to the VanDyke's for taking us all in. We spent the day in Provo for graduation, oh the memories when I go back to the BYU. The campus is so beautiful and has such a great spirit. We enjoyed lots of playing and chatting, good food, great ice cream (BYU Creamery), so fun to see the neice and nephews. We enjoyed a trip to Layton to visit with Grandpa O'Neil, I think he was a little overwhelmed with all of us, but great to see him. Congratualtions to Hilary on graduating. What are you doing next?
6. Chris ran a half marathon- it seemed appropriate since he need to run 13 miles that day anyway in prep for his marathon later this summer. He met up with his good friend Evan in Sacramento to do it. Unfortunately I had to work that weekend, thanks to Carrie for taking pictures and being their cheerleaders. It sounded like a good event and quite the accomplishment, I don't think I ever want to run that far.
7. Mother's Day weekend Whitney and Ryan in town- they came to stay with his family, but we got to spend some time together. We hung out at the track meet for his brother, had mexican food dinner together, and sunday evening hang out. It was nice of the Stodtmeisters to let us come and be part of their family for the weekend. Great to see whitney and ryan, glad your done with school ryan, have a great summer.
8. Chris' graduation- YEAH!!! Fun weekend with his family. Sad to not have everyone there to celebrate with, but none-the-less Congratulations Chris!
It has been a rollercoaster of activities, but so many good things, I will post some pictures of the things we have done. I look forward to seminary being done next week (yipee). We hope to enjoy a little more time now that Chris doesn't have 21 credits and seminary will be over.
Thanks for putting up with my ramblings.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Easters in Plam Springs
Whit and Ryan out Golfing
Dad and Whitney
Chris and Sophia
Dad and Daughters
Fun in the Arizona Sun
Nicole, Chris and nephew Harrison and Chris' new plane
Chris napping with his new nephew
Mom O and baby Harrison
Aunt Vicki's Birthday Celebration
Uncle Steve and Aunt Vicki
Heather and John
Vicki, Steve and Sue's
Elaborate Tables
More Birthday Fun
Mom and Grandma
Chris and Nicole
Cousins Laurel and Holly
Nicole, Laurel, and Chris
BYU Graduation Weekend
Debra, Hilary, Nicole
Nephew Michael and Chris at Costco
The Graduate at Dinner
Yipeee, Graduation!
The time has finally arrived. Chris has graduated. We've been looking forward to this for a very long time. I am so excited for him and all he has accomplished. He still has a class to complete this summer, but it made the most sense to graduate and finish the one class then wait to graduate at the end of the year. It was such a nice weekend and I am so grateful for Chris' parents and his two sisters, Hilary and Jenny, for coming to town to help celebrate.
Hilary arrived on Wednesday night and we had two fun days hanging out and playing. Mike, Debra, and Jenny drove in on Friday afternoon. We enjoyed a yummy dinner at Zozo's Italian Restaurant with some gift certificates from Christmas, thanks to our mortgage lender. Saturday morning graduation was at 8:30, bright and early. We got there around 8 and were able to get seats in the shade and still able to see what was going on. It was a little more rowdie than the BYU graduation, but still nice. There were a little over 1,300 graduates, but it went very quickly. They had asked all the graduates to stay until the end, I bet 2/3 of the crowd and graduates left by the end, but it was still nice. We had great weather and a good time. Chris chose a low key lunch at In-N-Out afterwards. We had such a nice afternoon and are grateful to our family for there service. Chris and Mike build us 2 garden boxes, Jenny and Debra mowed the lawn, Hilary and I painted some pots and planted some flowers, and there was a lot of help weeding. It wasn't the most glamorous event, but we are so grateful for the help that would have taken us many weekends. The best graduation gift ever, thanks to the O'Neils. That evening we invited our good friends, Eric, Melanie, and Cristian, Dan & Christy, and Hailey and Jeromy. We had fresh meat from the Carniceria (beef and chicken), we grilled and had fajitas, salads, fruit, churros and ice cream. It was a great ending to a great day. Fun to share with our friends and family. Thank you for all your love and support.
Sunday to church in the morning and the O'Neils left around 11:30. We took naps and had some friends over for left overs. Such a fun weekend. Yay for graduation!
Hilary arrived on Wednesday night and we had two fun days hanging out and playing. Mike, Debra, and Jenny drove in on Friday afternoon. We enjoyed a yummy dinner at Zozo's Italian Restaurant with some gift certificates from Christmas, thanks to our mortgage lender. Saturday morning graduation was at 8:30, bright and early. We got there around 8 and were able to get seats in the shade and still able to see what was going on. It was a little more rowdie than the BYU graduation, but still nice. There were a little over 1,300 graduates, but it went very quickly. They had asked all the graduates to stay until the end, I bet 2/3 of the crowd and graduates left by the end, but it was still nice. We had great weather and a good time. Chris chose a low key lunch at In-N-Out afterwards. We had such a nice afternoon and are grateful to our family for there service. Chris and Mike build us 2 garden boxes, Jenny and Debra mowed the lawn, Hilary and I painted some pots and planted some flowers, and there was a lot of help weeding. It wasn't the most glamorous event, but we are so grateful for the help that would have taken us many weekends. The best graduation gift ever, thanks to the O'Neils. That evening we invited our good friends, Eric, Melanie, and Cristian, Dan & Christy, and Hailey and Jeromy. We had fresh meat from the Carniceria (beef and chicken), we grilled and had fajitas, salads, fruit, churros and ice cream. It was a great ending to a great day. Fun to share with our friends and family. Thank you for all your love and support.
Sunday to church in the morning and the O'Neils left around 11:30. We took naps and had some friends over for left overs. Such a fun weekend. Yay for graduation!
Chris and I at graduation
Chris and His Family
In-N-Out Lunch Celebration
Thanks Jenny for Mowing our Lawn
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