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"

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 …