Best of 2008

These are some of the best documented moments of 2008. Pictures are not in chronological order as I am too lazy.


Telluride Bluegrass Festival...some of the best corn I have ever had...loved it.









Cheryl's mom's 70th Birthday. We counted about 100 people in attendance. She is a loved woman.








This was my second trip to Hawaii this year. And I saw lava which was amazing. But it didn't turn out to be as cool as the manta ray night snorkel.







My cute nephew Jakob's baptism. He asked me to do the prayer. So cute.








Some good times skiing. I got me a pair of snow blades and I love them. Now I don't have to rent when I hit the slopes.







Although seeing the manta rays was my favorite moment, this was probably my favorite day of 2008. We started the day out yurting in Wyoming...






We hurried home, washed and went to the military ball. I loved it. I wish I could go every year. This is a pic of the cool guys that we went with to the ball.








Here are the cool girls.














This was my first trip to Hawaii in January with the roommates. It was a lot of fun but unfortunately I had to go back since we didn't get to see mantas or lava.






Cher and I got lucky and got to go on a hot air balloon ride. It was crazy to just have a basket under your feet. Crazy! But I loved it.




















This is a pic at the hospital of my cute niece Marie who was born and named after my mom.









My nieces made this cool IPOD cake for me on my birthday. They are so cool.








One of my goals for 2009 was going to be to start posting on my blog. But then on Dec 29, I found out that I lost my job and my goals, well "what goals." I was overcome with the questions like...what am I going to do with my life to do a post or set and make goals. So I thought I would start with the best of 2008 and then move on to 2009 next week. Maybe I could even get into the habit of making a weekly post. Wish me luck!!

I am flying!!

The guy that I landed on just came over to help us. We also borrowed his jacket. He told me to stay on my feet and to lean on him for support. Well... at least he was there to break my fall.

Paragliding was awesome! It was freazing but awesome! Here are some pics.

This is to Mikey for fixing my computer...

I know it is sideways but just turn your head. Now do you know why Mikey had to help me fix my computer.

Lava and Manta Rays

Yes, this was my second trip to Hawaii this year and yes I am going to look into going somewhere different for my next vacation. But in January we went as roommates and we flew over to the big island for two reasons: to see manta rays (which is what my roommate Cheryl wanted to do) and I wanted to see lava.

Well, neither happened on the roommate trip.

However, by then I was so pumped to see manta rays as well, I added it to my bucket list. So I planned another trip for September with my sister and finally success. We were able to see both lava and manta rays. The lava was so cool...actually it is about 1900 degrees when it enters the water. And I am so glad the manta rays came to visit. We saw anywhere from five to nine manta rays. Manta rays are like sting rays but much larger. One of the ones that came to our "campfire in the water" was 16 foot "big bertha." Anyway they would swim right up to you and do a little dance in the water. It was unbelievable.

I am so cool!!

My new baby boy!! My parents don't know about him yet...so don't tell anyone.



Here I am on the board...I look pretty good for just having a kid!!!



Cher and I on the first trip out! Who looks better?



Ok...this guy is cooool!!

Partying it up with a 2 year old

Kimball's 2 year old birthday party... we match!