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.

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.

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 …

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.

Happy Mother's Day May 9, 2010

Morro Bay

Mother's Day Surprise!

I was so excited... I thought I was taking a picture,
but the camera was on video!

Ooh, la la... I love it!!!

Dessert at Madonna Inn

Scott & I have yet to master
the uber cool mirror shot

It's a beautiful day...

Went to Grandma Fortner's
graveside in Cambria

Scott really surprised me on Mother's Day. After Sacrament meeting at church he said, let's go! I had no idea where we were going, but the girls were in on it! We drove to the coast for the day- it was a beautiful clear sunny day, which was much appreciated because we had rain and wind at home. We ate lunch at the Madonna Inn, walked on the beach, and visited Grandma Fortner's graveside. Scott gave me a beautiful Mother's Day ring- I love it!

The Friday before Mother's Day I drove to Bakersfield to spend the night with my Mother. We managed to squeeze in a little shopping at Macy's Friday night. She bought me the pretty white blouse that I am wearing in the above pictures. My Mother suggested a pedicure, massage or facial for Mother's Day... always looking to save a dime I suggested the local beauty school. I should preface this with my past experience with the local beauty school. My neighbor's daughter needed to accumulate points of credit during beauty school. I was trying to be neighborly and helped her out by buying a $10.oo chocolate facial, yes chocolate! I had low expectations, but I was pleasantly surprised. My Mother and I arrived at 10:30 A.M. for our day of beauty... after waiting a half hour our day began! First the facial... the girl left half of the cream on my Mom's face. The guy giving me a pedicure cut my cuticle, and apologized profusely for doing so. The pedicure solution burned my Mother's feet and turned them bright red. My manicure looked like my four-year-old niece painted my nails- no offense Scarlett. We had to postpone our lunch reservation from 1:00 to 1:30. We arrived at "A Bit of Germany" which is a charming local restaurant, that apparently uses a dinner only menu on Saturdays with dinner prices too. Oh, and they close at 2:00 on Saturday afternoons, which might explain why the waitress left our food and the check simultaneously, and then returned five minutes later to ask me if I would like a box for my food. Sometimes you just have to laugh...

Whip It!

Scott, Falyn & Farah

Falyn, Cousin Kathy, and Farah

Christy (Scott's Clerk) & Scott

Derby Girls

If you click on the picture it enlarges
The Ref's shirt says...
"Bring 'em Young"

Saturday May 8, 2010 We attended our first Roller Derby. It was in Fresno- and it was a lot of fun! Scott's clerk Christy plays for "The Atomic Assaults" and she asked us to attend her game. We discovered Kathy Bengal (my second cousin Austin's mom) also plays for the Assaults. So, we had two team players to cheer for. The "Atomic Assaults" won 92-63.