Celebrating 14 years!!!!

Lance and I celebrated our 14th anniversary on the 28th of July! I can't believe how the time has flown. It seems like only yesterday that we were dating. I could not have married a better man than Lance. He is such an amazing person and treats me with so much love. He is always putting me first in everything he does. He always remembers all the important dates, (better than me)! He loves our family more than anything and always wants what is best for us. He is the best dad ever to Lexi! She has him wrapped around her finger. He is always saying that someday she won't want him around, so he is taking advantage of this time with her. Lance and I are the best of friends! I couldn't ask for a better companion! (Next year it's Hawaii)!!!!!

Congratulations La!

Dad, Melissa and Mom
Debbie, Melissa and Tricia

Debbie, Tana (our childhood friend), and La


We had a wonderful day today with my sister Melissa. She went through the temple for the first time. What a neat experience it was for her and for our family. I am so happy for her and for her decision to go to the temple. I love my sister so much! We have been so close our whole life. She is just 10 months older then me. My mom raised us kind of like twins. Melissa is one of the sweetest people you will ever meet. She loves everyone and never judges or speaks ill of anyone. I couldn't be more proud to be her sister! I love you sis!

Cousin Reunion 2009!

Me and my honey

John and Azur, saying don't bug me!!!!

Lance trying to protect his head from the sun, with Azur's hat!!!!

Adria and Solamon, he was my buddy for the weekend!

Mikes beautiful swan dive!

Riley showing off his flipping ability!

Colin back flipping for us

Haley and her beautiful pike dive!

Lexi hanging in the pool.

We just had Lances cousin reunion this weekend. His cousins came from Idaho and stayed with us for a few days. We spend all day Saturday at John's house in his pool! It was so hot that we needed the water to keep from frying! We always have a blast with everyone! They are so much fun to be with and such a close family. Thanks for a great weekend!

Birthday cake

I helped my good friend with her daughters Luau birthday party. I told her I would decorate her cake. Her daughter said that she wanted a cake that looked like a wedding cake, of course I'm not really a cake decorator, but I tried my best!

Happy 4th

Lexi got to go to the Stadium of Fire on the 4th of July. She went with some of our friends kids. She seemed to have a lot of fun and rocked out to the Jonas Brothers!

Meet our new family member!

Neco

He is such a funny dog!
He loves to wrap his head around her neck!

Well, we finally broke down and let Lexi get a dog! I can't believe I am letting a dog live in my house! He is such a sweetie though, we couldn't have gotten a better dog. Lexi searched all over the internet trying to find the dog that had the conditions I set up, which were; it had to be potty trained and couldn't shed. One night Lance took her to the shelter and found Neco. He had been there for only a week, so we were very lucky. He is a shih Tzu, and the calmest dog ever. I have only heard him bark once in 3 weeks! Lexi is ecstatic! Lance and I said that we are in her good graces for years to come! She did use the only child speech to try and sway me. It must have worked a little bit!

Beatty Family Reunion!!!

We had so much fun at the reunion. I was in charge of it this year and I tried to plan a fun filled few days. We hung out with all the kids, went to Yuba lake, and had our own Beatty olympics. We had a 5k run and an outdoor movie night. The kids won prizes and played lots of games. Thanks to grandma and grandpa for the use of their house. We set up tents and trailers and some even slept in the tree house. I hope everyone had a good time and look forward to next year for more fun!!!!

4-wheeling fun!

Lexi and Lance
Trisha and Mom

I was cold!!!!!

Lexi and Trish

Lance having a blast!

In loving memory of Grandma Clove

My mom and I
My Uncle David, my mom,
Aunt Cynthia, Aunt Michelle, and Aunt Phillis


Lexi and I

Grandpa and Grandma Clove

My grandma passed away this May. She was such a wonderful woman. I was able to go see her a week before she passed and am so grateful that I had that opportunity to spend some time with her. She was such a loving grandma. I have many wonderful memories of her. She was a very classy woman. One of her favorite times was Christmas. She loved to decorate her house and always had a different tree every year. (I know where my mom gets that from)! She will be missed deeply, but I know that we will be together again and that she had a wonderful reunion with her loved ones.

Hope of America!

The kids were made up as the Flag

Lexi got to participate in the program of Hope of America. It was a fun night to be a part of. She had a lot of fun. It is a big production that involves many schools throughout the county. It is all the 5th graders in those schools.