phun in Phoenix

What a day! We enjoyed a lazy morning, Natalie, Suzanne and me. Packing a picnic we headed to the Phoenix Zoo. We rented a Cosy Bike; which we could all ride together, or rather Suzanne and I could fall off laughing as we tried to pedal up the hills. At one point a dad carrying his young child stopped and laughed right at us. Not only laughing but announced to those with him that he was going to continue watching us to see if we could get up the hill. After we both nearly fell off hysterically laughing he helped us by pushing us and the bike up the rest of the hill, while still carrying his young. A Zoo experience for sure. I think at that point we felt that we were the main attraction!Following our excursion at the Zoo, we headed to Hole in the Rock, had our picnic and hiked up to the hole, to watch the most incredible Sunset. The moon was out and soooo big. Pictures obviously don't do justice to the beauty we were experiencing.We headed home, stopping for Gelato, and some really amazing Sweet Potato Fries. Spoiled I am!!!

Natalie was darling. While we were eating our Italian Ice Cream she noticed the curvy S lights - which she promptly announced should be blogged, she got us laughing about "blog that", and "I'll blog your laughing", writing in her little blogger book.
In a little more than 33 hours I will be having on a plane, headed home. I will have many memories to keep in my cache. I will be home again with my little ones and Brian - whom I miss more than words can say; yet, I will again be missing Suzanne, Natalie and Kevin. When all is said and done...What a day, what a time!

Shauna's Wedding - San Diego

THE Dancing Queen!: Natalie was the hit of the dance floor! Shazamm~!The reception took place in the Don Room at the historic El Cortez. El Cortez opened on Thanksgiving Day 1927, nestled atop San Diego 's Cortez Hill. The Don Room has since been carefully restored and remains one of the most exquisitely designed rooms in the state of California.Since 1927 Presidents from Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy to William Jefferson Clinton regaled in the 24k Don Room. Today influential events include San Diego Magazine's "50 People to watch" and praiseworthy “Charitable Events Registry Awards". Daily, the Don Room at El Cortez serves as host to numerous corporate events, fundraising functions, and television and movie projects.

El Cortez has been San Diego's leading landmark since it's first grand opening. Its colorful past is vivid in the minds of all native San Diegans.

What a night!

"Just Be Careful"

Asking Suzanne about the laws here...."oh, Just be careful..." So, although, no cameras was "strongly suggested" i.e. printed on the tickets, we have for your pleasure a couple of Neilviews! Helps if you have feminine products in your purse and you go through the line with all the boys, (cameras fit in the overnight pads).

An excellent evening! FYI, looking forward to his arrival in SLC, December 19th, where Clarissa will become an official Diamond Girl.
Another generation to love! Can't wait to share it with her!!!

What I will be doing tonight!!!

So much Neil, so little time! Suzie and I will be drooling in Phoenix tonight!!!








Diamond Forever....in blue jeans!

East over Riverton 26 - 13

Kayla's Soccer Game - Hunter Varsity

East Over Skyline - Cont. (Pictures from East Blog)

Gavin quarterbacking for his first time in a game.

I bet he could throw it over that mountain.

Watch this play, above (two pictures), he hands it off...
and then he stays by his team mate, to defend the carry through.

"Let's go this way."
A good fight.

Proud dad enjoying the game.
Family that are our friends. Thanks for coming!



Good run Gavin. We love you.