New York City, Washington D.C. Temple

--Central Park East, this has been in a million movies.
This is a typical apartment in the West neighborhood. It's very cute in this neighborhood. I would live in this certain neighborhood if I had a reserved place to park!

This is just a random city picture. Next, (sorry the pic isn't clear) Junior's chocolate mousse cheese cake with whip cream! What? I know, shocking! Next one, Brooklyn Bridge after eating at Grimaldi's Pizza. OMG, thin crust with white, shiny, squeaky mozzarella, sliced in big circles on the pizza. Next, Times' Square. Next, beautiful D.C. temple. We had a great visit at the visitor's center. Very very special.

Maui Memories June 2009

This is N. Kaanapali Beach where we stayed at a new condo/Resort called Honua Kai. It was right on the water and we had a relaxing time.


































































Each night we'd lounge around the pool or beach and watch the sunset. It was a different look and feel every time. We soaked it all in. Along with the sunsets, we enjoyed the flowers, greenery, trees, birds, smells, and warm, moist air. I asked the Tiki Torch-lighter guy if it was fun to light the tikis. .... he said, "not so much". But, ya know, he's prob. been doing it a long time! The boys golfed twice, we went snorkeling at Molokini and a turtle bay and T and I got massages. Other than that we just hung around the pool and beach, went out for dinners and relaxed! Ahhh.

My Best Friend moves

Oh man, there's Di and the family before pulling away to drive to Texas. Jason is so brave to enter into another residency for three years. Who knows if they'll have the chance to come back?

We had good times for the two years you lived here, eh?!!!

That picture of us is prob. the worst ever, but I put it up anyway . . . . it reveals how we were feeling, pretty ugly.

Look at the rig. . . WOW . . . the Penske and the towing gizmo for the jeep. Heaven's Sake! Don't go pulling through the drive-up in that!





OK, Cutest pic of Jason & Jacob ever (look down below).
With Di and me -- do you see the tear coming down my face? Actually, I didn't cry until they pulled away. It was so sad I can't even tell you.

Here's the happy little family. Look at Jimmy! He's scrunching up his shoulders & holding the plastic Orca he loved to play with when he came over.

We'll miss you and we wish you all the best, don'tcha know?

Matt's Mission Call to Honduras, San Pedro, Sula

It seems like yesterday Matt was a little blond-headed boy, riding bikes in the neighborhood, playing out in the yard with his plastic golf clubs and competing in little league. Then, later, the passion of running long distance came along and molded his character and body into a tough, righteous, determined young man. I am telling you, the time flies by. You turn around and he's a two yr. old, then he's 4, then it's his first day of school, then he's 8, 10, then a Deacon, teenager, and now .... all grown up.

We had a beautiful time together. It's not over, I know!!! There'll be many more adventures. Matt, thanks for making me a proud mother. You have been a dream child. You were easy to raise. You rock my world. Now you'll spend the next two years in the northern part of Honduras, sharing the meaning of life with people who's hearts and minds are inquiring: "What is the meaning of life?", "Why am I here?", "Did I exist before I came to earth?", "Where am I going after I die?". . . . (except spoken in Spanish!) You'll be able to convey the message successfully, I am sure of that. We all love you, Matt, and we are fully supportive of your righteous desire to serve the Lord.
All you moms out there with little ones, can I give you some advice? Enjoy the journey, enjoy the days when your kids are young. Hold them tight, smother them with love. Discipline them, teach them. I'm far from perfect, but I'm glad I tried my hardest.

Boys' Golf Trip at Sky Mountain

right in the middle of the course is this beautiful craggly red rock mountain



David, Trent, JJ and Matt; my best boys.
We went to St. George for Spring Break. It was OK weather for 1 day, so the boys took advantage and went out for a round..... a little foursome. Aren't they adorable?
Then, I got a cold or allergy attack, I'm not sure what to call it. I still am hacking up phlegm. Ew. What a lovely way to spend time off teaching school...not.

A Few of My Favorite Things

Two dear nephews, Jacob and Jimmy. Eating Brooke's birthday cake! These boys melt my heart. What am I going to do when you move away in June?

My only daughter, fun, true companion, turns 22. Wearing and holding up hip p.j.s, cool pearl necklace and fantastic silk skirt, ooOOOo la la, from "Dear Lizzie".
My 45th birthday. Some darling friends from the ward put signs in the yard and made me feel special! I should've taken their picture, b/c they are super darling! What a surprise it was!!!
Me and Brooke and two of my sisters, Di and Amy, (who was visiting) --- aren't my sisters and Brooke hotties? It was so good to be with Amy, even if it was only one night at Kneaders, after a night of laughs.
These are a few of the people who make me laugh, endlessly. Aunt Judy with foxy cuZins Jennifer and Sheri. Judy has hysterical stories. . . and this time Jenn totally had us laughing our guts out with her stories.
One of my cute birthday signs.
My main basketball man. David is a stud. Thanks for the entertainment this season!
Utah State no more!! But always will be Aggies. Goodbye Logan.
Last summer '08 these kissin' cousins (my precious, beautiful boys) were chillin' at a family gathering.
From left: Laney Tenney, Kiley Crump, J.J. Tenney, Matt Tenney, Sammy Tenney, David Tenney.
My pal Julianne Clegg and I love clouds. One day in the summer of '08 I was astonished at the view to the east, SO beautiful.... . . . . this one's for you, babe.

Family Pictures

Thanks to my 'lil sis., Di after about 20 shots we finally got a good one we could use for our Christmas Card, so here it is. The sun was so bright on the first ones we were squinting too much. Down below are some of the other ones where one person is geekin' out here or there.

Sun too bright!
Trent blew it on this one, plus JJ's comin' outta nowhere. Brooke looks hot, though. Matt's irritated about this process. David's thinking about food. Ryan's being a good sport.
I cropped this and put this on, B/C it was so funny!! David pulled this cross-eyed face. We were all cracking up at him and we were all, "c'mon, that was the one, thanks, David!!"
I am so proud of these two. On Saturday they will graduate from Utah State! Brooke is graduating with her Bachelor's in Elementary Education Summa Cum Laude or however you spell it. It means All A grades or something like that. And Ryan will r/c his Bachelor's in Business Entrepreneurship which is a fairly new major in the business department. Ryan, you will go far in life. Your work ethic is remarkable and you're a wonderful young man. Thanks for taking such good care of Brooke. You are an adorable couple and I always smile, watching you two interact and play around. CONGRATULATIONS, graduates!!!!!!