Happy Birthday Dad!

This year my mom, sis and I planned a suprise party to celebrate my dad's 75th birthday. My dad is not an easy person to keep a secret from, however we managed to take him completely by suprise. :) We celebrated at Curleys with some of my dad's closest family & friends and had a great time!

The look of suprise as he entered
Opening presents
One of his best buddies Craig
Faith, Nicole, Sarah and Jenny (dad has known them since they were little girls)
Cake time!

We love you dad!!!

My two favorite men :)

Exciting News!!!

Josh and I are excited to announce that we're expecting a new addition to our family! No not another puppy :)...a baby this time. Seems like life has been moving at a fast pace over the past 6 months.... first house, then puppy, now baby. I'm exactly 3 months tomorrow and am due April 24th. We didn't expect this to happen so quickly and are very happy. Below are the first pics of baby Heald. He/She was moving around so much it was hard to get a still shot! The ultrasound was pretty amazing. The pictures below don't do it justice. At one point we could see it pulling on it's own ear. :) We could also see it wiggling it's fingers and it's tiny heart beating.

Afternoon at the Beach

Last weekend we took Tuck on his first trip to the ocean. We were so excited to see how he'd react to the sand and ocean. He absolutely loved running around in the sand. He did really well being off his leash and following along beside us as we walked along the water's edge. He ran up to every person that walked by us, licking them uncontrollably. He wasn't quite sure what to think of the ocean. He'd run up to Josh when the water was out, but as soon as the waves came rolling back in he'd high tail it back to me. It was pretty funny! Sitting with dad after a picnic lunch
Exploring the sand dunes

Unsure of the water

He's getting so big!!!

He was more interested in Josh than the birds :)

All Tuckered Out!

Video of Tuck reacting to the water

Fortuna High class of '98 10 year reunion & highschool memories

The first weekend in Sept. was my 10 year class reunion. I can't believe 10 years have already flown by since high school! In many ways high school seems like forever ago and then other times it feels like it was just yesterday. My graduating class was awesome, there are so many of us that still keep in touch. I am still very close with all my best guy and girl friends...we make a point of getting together as much as we can throughout the year. I had much excitment about our 10 year, yet was filled with anxiety at the same time...this was mainly due to the fact that I was in charge of planning it. Amber and I began planning the reunion over a year ago and it seriously felt like planning another wedding!All in all it was a hit and everyone had a good time. Below are pics from the reunion followed by some high school pics that I dug up to incorporate into a slideshow at the reunion.

The invitation that Amber and I created

Following Friday nights mixer at Curleys

The Riverlodge ~ Location of the reunion

Ready for the night to start


Dinner Time
Out on the dance floor


Previous high school teachers who D.J.'ed the event

Sarah and Pat

The boys pose for a pic
Just missing Michele from this pic
Thanks for all your help Ambs!
Josh showing me some love on the dance floor

Nick and Brynn
With Max, T.J., Lisa and Lee
The boys decided to pop their heads in our pic


High School graduation invitation

Powder Puff football Senior Year

Our cheerleadersSemi formal Senior YearSophomore Year-Community Volunteer Proj.Powder Puff Jr. YearGraduationOur Senior ClassAmber and Me...Safe and Sober Grad NightCheerleading Sr. Year at a Basketball gameSenior NHS/CSF Trip to San Francisco