Sunday, July 11, 2010

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!



Friday, July 2, 2010

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"

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Vacation All I ever wanted. Vacation Had to get away!

"A Bug's Life"
Falyn, Farah, Scott, and Shelly

"California girls
We're unforgettable"
Heimlich's field of dreams...

"California girls we're undeniable
Fine, fresh, fierce we got it on lock"

The Palm Springs Condo

The kitchen Dad & Scott
tore out and remodeled

Falyn & Farah rep'n the Angels' colors

Scott's field of dreams...

Angels vs the Rockies
Falyn, Farah, and Scott

Falyn & Farah Bear

Friday night fireworks!

Farah looks so retro
& modelesque

"California girls
We're unforgettable
Daisy Dukes
Bikinis on top
Sun-kissed skin
So hot
we'll melt your popsicle"
"Just like I love LA
Venice beach
And Palm Springs
Summer time is everything"

We headed down to Palm Springs for a little R&R, we had a great week! We started the week off at Disneyland, the happiest place on earth... it was fun! We always try to work in our favorite rides and attractions and add a few new ones. We really got a kick out of "A Bug's Life" theater- the show was in 3D and a lot of fun, and new to us. We saw the Angels play the Rockies, but we spent the majority of our time enjoying the pool.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Sixteen candles in my heart will glow forever and ever for I love you so...

Melissa, Farah, and Claire
(friends since pre-school, age 3)

"You're all ribbons and curls,
Oh, what a girl!
Eyes that twinkle and shine,
You're sixteen,
You're beautiful and you're mine"

Farah & Falyn

Farah, Falyn, Poppy, and Grandma at
Farah's Favorite Mexican Restaurant Reyna's

Farah, Shelly, and Falyn

Falyn, Farah, and Scott

"Ooh, you come out of a dream,
Peaches and cream,
Lips like strawberry wine,
You're sixteen,
You're beautiful and you're mine"

"Sixteen candles make a lovely light
But not as bright as your eyes tonight
Blow out the candles, make your wish come true
"

Oooh, presents!

Driving School Lessons, Hoooray!


Omigosh, my own camera, no more borrowing Mom's!

"Owl City" Farah's fave new band
t-shirt from Falyn

Cinderella slippers from Grandma & Poppy

Super cute shoes from Grandma & Poppy!

"Sixteen candles in my heart will glow
For ever and ever for I love you so..."

Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen Farah Bear! Farah celebrated her birthday on June 17th, she and her girlfriends went to see "Killers" and then we met Grandma & Poppy at Farah's favorite local restaurant "Reyna's" for dinner. Scott was working, but he made dinner, cake and presents.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

EFY 2010 - Courage to Stand Strong

Candid shot of Farah

EFY FRIENDS
Tori, Rian, Farah, and LaLaLaLauren

The Boys

The Girls

Lauren, Farah, Rian, and...

Nicolette & Farah

Farah loves her counselor Courtney

Farah attend EFY June 7th-12th at BYU Provo she had a great time...

The 2010 Especially for Youth theme is based upon Joshua 1:9 “Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed; for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”

"EFY is a youth program with the objectives to encourage, assist, and guide youth participants (ages 14–18) as they strive to “come unto Christ.” EFY creates a setting where youth have the opportunity to develop spiritually, physically, intellectually and socially. EFY programs are held throughout North America every summer and are attended by more than 50,000 youth. Sessions are primarily supervised by young-adult counselors between the ages of 20-25 and who are positive role models for the youth. All sessions are directed by adult instructors."

Activities:
  • Scripture Study
  • Devotionals and Firesides
  • Family Home Evenings
  • Dance
  • Testimony Meeting
  • Variety Show
  • Much more …

Monday, June 7, 2010

Good On Ya!

Mom & Scott

Dee, Mom, Scott, and Grandma Terrill

Dad, Sharon, Shelly, and Scott

Ernie's 70th Birthday

June 5th we took Farah to the Long Beach airport to fly to Utah to attend EFY "Especially For Youth" for one week. After we dropped Farah off at the airport, Scott and I had a nice visit with Grandma Terrill. Fran and Dee greeted us at Grandma Terrill's home for a mini reunion. Fran and Dee returned June 1st from their 18 month mission to Australia. We enjoyed hearing all about Australia- the people, the animals, and of course the food!

Saturday night Scott and I drove to Palm Springs to visit Dad & Sharon. Sunday June 6th was Dad's 70th Birthday- Scott treated everyone to a delicious dinner at Stuart Anderson's Black Angus, which now goes by the name "Stuart's". We enjoyed our dinner and got to watch a little line dancing too.

IANVARIVS. III. MMXII

Senior Pictures, Falyn 2008

Senior Pictures, Falyn 2008
By Contemporary Images

Falyn 2008

Senior Picture

Falyn in Black & White

Falyn in Black & White

Senior Pictures

Senior Pictures
Falyn 2008

Grandma & Poppy

Grandma & Poppy

August 2008 Avila Beach, Falyn & Farah

August 2008 Avila Beach, Falyn & Farah

Sisters, Best Friends, Worst Enemies...

Sisters, Best Friends, Worst Enemies...

The Family @ Avila Beach, CA

The Family @ Avila Beach, CA

Falyn

Falyn
Falyn enjoying Pier 39

San Francisco

San Francisco
Farah at Pier 39

Channel 9 News

Channel 9 News
Falyn and best friend, Amanda Murdock Anchor the News!

Isn't she lovely?

Isn't she lovely?
Farah on her 8th Grade Graduation Day

The Musician

The Musician
Farah playing her clarniet at the spring concert, held at Fresno State

The Graduate

The Graduate
Falyn, standing next to her Senior Star on the Walk of Fame LHS

Seniors 2008

Seniors 2008
Hooray! Class of 2008

QUOTE

we ought to hear at least one little song every day, read a good poem, see a first-rate painting, and if possible speak a few sensible words.

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe