R.I.P. FORD EXPLORER...

FORD EXPLORER 8 YEARS...

FORD AEROSTAR MINIVAN 9 YEARS

R.I.P.

Cars, Weddings, August, and Utah... this strange combination seems to be the bane of our family. Case in point, Shannon & Charlie's wedding August 1999, my parents drove their beautiful silver Jaguar all the way to St. George, before it broke down- causing them to miss Shannon's wedding. August 2009, Kathleen & Daven's wedding, we drove our Ford Explorer all the way to Las Vegas before it broke down! Katy Perry's "Waking up in Vegas" was a big hit that trip! And, yes we missed the wedding; although we got the car fixed in time to drive ALL NIGHT in time for the reception! August 2010 Amanda & Austin's wedding, I took the Explorer in for an oil change and found out it has a leak in the rack and pinion (whatever that means) an internal transmission problem, and a bad power seat. Our mechanic Ron, said "It's time for a new car, tell Scott I said that". We were supposed to leave for Utah yesterday-at least the car broke before the trip! We may make Amanda & Austin's August/Utah wedding (knock on wood).

She'll always be Daddy's Girl...

I swear this was just yesterday...

Farah's First Date
Dinner at "Vintage Press" and "Toy Story 3"

"Little woman gonna break your heart
Gonna miss her when you're both apart
She's a lady, but she'll always be Daddy's Girl"

We have a tradition in our family... Dad is "The First Date". Scott takes the girls on their first date. He opens their car door, takes them to the restaurant of their choice, and a movie too. Farah chose "Vintage Press" and "Toy Story3" both excellent choices. Farah dined on filet mignon, and Scott enjoyed lamb kabobs, with raspberry cheesecake for dessert. Every date should be this perfect!

Everybody, yeah Rock your body right Backstreet's back, alright!

Farah & Falyn watching

Backstreet Boys

Nick Carter

Brian, AJ, Nick, and Howie

Brian, AJ, Nick, and Howie

Brian, Nick, Howie, and AJ

Farah (from the back) Friend Maria, and Shelly

Staples Center March 15, 2001 we saw Backstreet Boys in concert for the first time "Black and Blue" Tour. Farah was only six years old, and Falyn was ten. Farah stood on her chair smiled and sang every song with all her heart. July 1, 2010 almost ten years later- Backstreet Boys in concert "This is Us" tour. Farah is sixteen and Falyn is twenty, Farah stood up the entire concert smiled and sang her heart out. Falyn said, "Who said you can't buy happiness?" Nick Carter just blew me a kiss ;) "Every time we're down you can make it right and that makes you larger than life"