California Dreamin'

Wow! How Time Does Fly

2010-07-07T09:45:00.000-07:00

Hello to any of my followers that might still be out there. It's been well over a year since my last post. I have been on Facebook a lot, but thought I might get back to do a little blogging.

Amee turned 18 and 19 over the last year. Now, she can talk on the phone in the car with a "Hands Free" device.

David is 12 and graduated from 6th grade and is headed to Rincon Valley Middle School. Bryan wasn't able to attend, due to finals.

Bryan turned 16 and is now allowed to date. He was asked to Prom by a Senior. SRHS Prom 2010.

Happy Birthday Bry Bry

2009-04-08T12:46:00.000-07:00

Bry Bry..Bry Guy..Bry Lee Buddy Boy Harris

Happy Birthday son, 15 and already 6 feet tall.

WOW, where has the time gone.

One day you're my little Pooh Bear,

who won't let me out of your sight.

To a handsome young man, who wishes I was out of sight.

"Here we are doing all that we can,
To help you not be so confused,
No longer a boy, but not yet a man"

We love you son, more than you will ever know,

(well at least until you are a parent yourself),

Mom and Dad

During and After the Race

2009-04-01T10:49:00.000-07:00

Roger and David watching for the people we know to come through the turn around point.

Roger and David again, this time waiting for Amee to come across the finish line.

David wanted to be part of the race.

Amee and uncle Jeff. He is the one who talked her into running this race with him.
Here they are after the race, they made it.

Bryan and uncle Jeff.

1/2 Marathon

2009-04-01T10:10:00.001-07:00

Here they are. This the group of family and friends who thought this would be a good time. In this group is our Amee, her uncles, Glenn, Andy and Jeff, and two aunts Heather and Tricia. The rest the are friends of Andy and Glenn, and their wives. Check out the stylin' running out fits. Andy and Glenn bought Amee this size 6x Hannah Montana t-shirt and sweet purple tennis skirt.

Uncle Glenn and Amee just before the race began.

Amee coming in after her first lap with a high-five for dad.

Amee decided she was done with that Hannah Montana t-shirt. She tossed it at her aunt Jennifer.

Here she comes, the end is near. Bert is running along side Amee.

Bryan is in the back ground with grandma's camera.

Family Home Evening

2009-04-01T09:56:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago it was Sandra, Brandon and David's turn to do the lesson. However; Sandra and Brandon couldn't make it, so she dropped off a couple of games. Twister was the game of choice. The adults had just as much fun as the kids, and all we did was watch.

We had a little kids game and a big kids game.

It's time for Amee and Bryan to show their stuff.

Amee and Bayley in the twist off.
Check them out - the same pose.

Let's "Talk" about Amee

2009-03-16T09:14:00.000-07:00

Amee with her cousin Luke. Amee gave a talk on the Holy Ghost at Luke's baptism.

Multi-tasking

2009-03-16T09:07:00.000-07:00

Bryan babysitting his cousin Reily. Just let them play video games for hours.

David has figured it out already at 10. He is playing Club Penguin and his friend Aden is on the phone, guess what he is doing? You got it playing Club Penguin.

The Sweetheart Ball

2009-03-01T19:53:00.000-08:00

Big Hair, for a Big Night.....

So sorry: you have to look at this sideways. Rotating the picture will cause it to be distorted, and after lossing 51 lbs, I didn't want to look distorted. I'm sure you all understand, some more than others. We had a great time getting all dressed up for a night out.

Doug and Dianne Gamblin, Glenn and Heather Harris, Jackie and Roger. We received tickets to the Sweetheart Ball for Charity, from Roger's bosses. We had a dinner of Lamb, Potatoes and Veggies. The desserts were in miniature, Raspberry Mousse, Carmelized Pear Cheesecake and Mocha Ganache. During dinner there was a live auction, kinda boring when you don't drink the wine, that was being auctioned off nor could we bid on anything. Then the party began. We danced and danced and danced. We had an amazing time with amazing people. This picture was taken after about an hour of dancing, shinny and sweaty.

Amgen Tour Comes Through Santa Rosa

2009-02-17T08:11:00.000-08:00

Our own backyard

Brush Creek Road

Bryan's friend Jordyn showing her support.

Lance Armstrong rides through Santa Rosa, with hometown boy Levi.

Words of Wisdom

2009-02-15T13:10:00.000-08:00

The Effect of a Thought

Whenever you cultivate a thought,

Remember it will trace

With certain touch in pictured form

A story on your face.

Whenever you dwell upon a thought,

Remember it will roll

Into your being and become

A fiber of your soul.

Whenever you send out a thought,

Remember it will be

A force thoughout the universe

For all eternity.

(Author Unknown)

Bryan found this poem when he was preparing his first talk at church a couple of years ago. I keep it in my scriptures to remind me, to keep my thoughts kind and pure.

First Date

2009-02-14T13:19:00.000-08:00

David and I went on our first date. We went to Healdsburg to the Raven Theater to see "Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". We had an awesome time. We went with a group from church, this group was 27 people strong, including grandpa and grandma Harris. On our way home we stopped for a milkshake.

The Family That Bowls Together, Stays Together

2009-01-27T12:07:00.000-08:00

Report cards came last week. We were impressed with the children's efforts. We felt that they needed to be rewarded. Of course they probably would have preferred time with their friends. But in the end, your "Family Is Forever".

Amee just couldn't pick up that darn spare.

Wait for it, wait........Another strike.

Roger got some 7 strikes in this game.

Dave's ball went straight down the middle. Not enough power for a strike, though.
(we received David's report card at the parent/teacher conference)

Bryan's participation, the whole evening.

We had a great time together, Well some of us more than others. I even bowled, I came in second behind Roger. However; since I do the posting there is no evidence to that effect.

Happy New Year

2009-01-01T18:27:00.000-08:00

Playing Skip-bo while waiting for New Year's Day dinner.

Glenn, Roger, Elder McNeel,

Elder Hart, Jessica, Marsha and Grandpa Harris.

More Wii........

Hanging out, enjoying each others company. Heather, Noah, Bayley with Uncle Roger.

Amee and Issac with a New Year's love for each other.

David and Benji watching auntie Jo.

Christmas Dinner

2008-12-25T18:14:00.000-08:00

Rock Band is the attraction at Christmas Dinner at Jana and Jon's.

The very little kid table. Cousins Faith, Noah and Benji.

The FAMILY says "Merry Christmas one and all". Can you believe it, there are only 13 people missing. (28 here)

Silly Grandma, getting every little bit. You know lucky would love that.

Roger, Bryan and Amee, waiting for dessert. Texting, another great attraction.

Special Guests

2008-12-25T18:10:00.000-08:00

Santa and Mrs. Claus aka The Gamblins, flew in just in time for Green Waffles and to meet the FAMILY.......

Green Waffles

2008-12-25T17:54:00.000-08:00

Wii was the big attraction at Grandma and Grandpa Harris' this year.

"They got a Wii for Christmas?" Who would have thought.

Glenn, Heather and Amee snuggle. Noah wants in.

The choas known as Christmas Breakfast.

It just wouldn't be Christmas without green waffles with berries and cream. yummmmmm
Bryan, Amee, Bayley, Jo, Roger and Grandma Harris.

Roger, David and Faith enjoying waffles.

Merry Christmas

2008-12-25T17:45:00.000-08:00

The stockings are the first thing we open on Christmas morning. Just look at these excited faces. I just love them to pieces.

Amee thought getting the boys these matching gifts would be a great idea. If your pictures is hanging in our house, you've been a target.

Amee made Roger his very own ice cream bowl. It reads "Daddy's Ice Cream Bowl" on the bottom inside it reads "all gone". What a great idea babe.

Calendars for the next year are a Christmas tradition.

Amee gets stuck trying to get that last gift from under the tree.

Roger decided this picture had to be posted.

Christmas Eve

2008-12-24T17:05:00.000-08:00

Each year we get the kids a new ornament and we hang them on the tree on Christmas Eve.

I had planned on these real nice glass ornaments, but when I saw these I just had to get them. (click on the picture and you will be able to read them)

David with his cousin Alexis while playing cards.

The guys were sitting in the kitchen playing cards and didn't notice the popcorn was going everywhere.

Jana watching the popcorn escaping the pan.

Roger's Big Adventure

2008-12-22T20:48:00.001-08:00

(this is a cell phone picture)

Dec. 19th, as Roger, Glenn, Andy and Jon were ready to head for California. They had gotten 16" of snow over night. It took them 1 1/2 hours to make it from this driveway to the end of the block.

"The Dad Tracker"

We thought it would be great if David could keep track on Roger's trip. He called or text us each time they crossed the boarder into a new state. I only got one call at 1:00am.

Roger left for Wisconsin on Dec 16th to help move his brother Glenn and family home to California. Heather and the kids fly in on wednesday, the 24th. We can't wait to see them. Roger flew from Oakland to Salt Lake City, where he boarded a flight with his brother Andy to Chicago. Their brother-in-law Jon joined them on thursday the 18th. The Uhaul truck broke down an hour out. They left a whole day and a new truck later. There were 4 drivers and 2 vehicles. The plan was to rotate drivers. The weather was terrible across the upper plains so they decided to go south. They figured it out as 2400 miles and 48 hours. Well, they did it 7 states in 48 hours, even with another break down about 2 1/2 hours from home. We are so happy that they are home safe and in time for Christmas. They diffently had a journal worthy trip.

5th grade Christmas party

2008-12-19T21:29:00.000-08:00

Today we had the Christmas party in David's class. It was awesome, the class sponsored a letter for the new Sonoma County Secret Santa Program (formerly the KZST SS Letter Program). The response was amazing, it brought me to tears. These kids will never know what an impact this Christmas will have on this family. I sincerely hope they will remember how they felt to help out someone in need, forever.

F.H.E. Cookie Exchange/Happy Birthday Grandma

2008-12-15T20:30:00.000-08:00

Our first Cookie Exchange, that we combined with Family Home Evening and grandma's birthday.

Roger, David, Paula and Grandma MaryAnn.

There was a great picture of David Pierce and Terry Fassold, but I promised not to post it. If you'd like to check it out. Go to Karen and David's link to the left under "Friends and Family".

Grandpa Roger, David, Jennifer and Roger.

What a nice picture, except Amee.
Sandra, Amy, Megan, Amee and Nathan.

The boys had a good time.

Aden, Matt, Joe, Brandon, Ryan, David and Zach.

These little guys range in age from 5 to 11.

They had an awesome time and played great together.

"It's Beginning to Look Alot Like Christmas, Everywhere You Go"

2008-12-13T20:13:00.000-08:00

I love the look of the house all decked out for Christmas. It is so cozy and homey. I decorate just about everywhere; the top of the cabinets, the top of the fridge, the countertops, the entertainment centers, the book cases, our dressers, you will even find a little Christmas in the bathrooms.

The Harris Family Post Office

2008-12-08T20:02:00.000-08:00

My happy little Elves.

I oppted not to post the picture that Dave took of me, ewwwww.

I should own stock in Hallmark and the USPS.
Don't tell Roger, it is a small fortune to mail this many cards.

'O' Christmas Tree, O' Christmas Tree"

2008-12-06T18:45:00.000-08:00

Christmas Tree decorating is a Family Affair.

We blast the Christmas music and have hot chocolate.

We decided to put up our artifical tree this year, due to tight funds.

(We went Green)

Stretch Dave Stretch

Even the grumpys joined in. They usually are less grumpy about half way through the process.

I will finish up the tree later. When no one is home.

Roger Ditches Family Night

2008-12-03T09:45:00.000-08:00

Roger was offered these amazing tickets to the Warriors game on monday night. He and his brother-in-law Jon saw an awesome game. The Warriors lost in overtime 130-129. He forgot to take the camera, they sat courtside, fourth row.

With Christmas Music Blasting

2008-11-30T09:27:00.000-08:00

We had to take at least one goofy picture.

The Christmas staging area.
We staged the Christmas decorations in the garage, because it will take me at least a week to decorate.

David headed into the attic to help dad.

A few of you have heard Amee talk about our "human conveyor belt", well here we go.

David and Roger were in the attic. Amee to Bryan to myself, and behind me is Ryan, Amee's boyfriend, who came in through the garage door.

Happy Thanksgiving

2008-11-28T09:08:00.000-08:00

David and his cousin Riley. Since they were the only two little kids this year, they tried just about anything to keep themselves entertained. They even got a little too physical, there were tears.

There is always room for dessert on Thanksgiving.
Grandma with three of her oldest grandchildren. Bryan, Amee and Alexis.

Thanksgiving Dinner at Grandma and Grandpa Harris'.
Jessica, Roger, JoAnna (Harris), JR, and two of Jessica's employee's.

Grandpa Harris, Alexis, and missionaries.

Grandma Harris, Amee, Alexis, and missionaries.

The Birthday Girls

2008-11-25T12:33:00.000-08:00

"The Party Girls"

Paula, Lisa, Terrie, Amy and Myself. We all have November birthdays, a perfect opportunity to Par-tay. While we were dinning we decided it didn't have to be our birthdays to get together. We may be partying alot in the future, "look out world", we are hard-core water drinkers.

(For those of you who know Karen and David Pierce, check out their blog. The picture of Karen and her friends was taken at the same place "Flavors.)

My Birthday Weekend in Clearlake

2008-11-11T13:11:00.000-08:00

We traveled to Nice (Clearlake) to spend the weekend with my mom and Cindy, who came down from Oregon. My sister Mauryia drove up from Petaluma. Mom and Cindy own a time share, so we got to stay at this beautiful resort right on Clearlake.

Bryan folding David up in the Murphy bed.

The Worldmark Resort in Nice (Clearlake, CA).
This is a picture of the back, taken near the water's edge.

The boys playing pool in the lodge.

Bryan just hanging out by the pool, right before a huge downpour.

David having fun with Grandma Donna. He was throwing pillows at her.

Bryan and Amee during a rousing game of "Apples to Apples".

My sister Mauryia, grandma Donna, Amee and David. Mom was tickling Mauryia and Amee, until they turned on her. David is excited that he got out of the way.

Silly Bryan, eating marsh mallows out of the bag with a fork.

You'd think that I don't feed the kid.

Grandma Donna and David having a tender moment.

Mauryia, Mom and myself.

Amee, mom (grandma Donna), Bryan and David.

Mauryia, Amee, mom, Bryan, Cindy and David as we say good-bye and head home on monday.

Thank you for the weekend.

Roger's Been Busy

2008-11-05T12:10:00.000-08:00

Roger baptized his nephew Matthew in March.

Roger baptized his nephew and Matthew's brother Joseph on November 2nd.

Happy Halloween

2008-10-31T19:00:00.000-07:00

David carving his pumpkin. It's kinda sad, Amee and Bryan are done with this tradition. Funny thing Dave's pumpkin didn't even make it outside.

David with 3 of his many cousins, Luke, Max and Faith Adams, at a church Fall Festival. David and I were the only ones to make it. This party was the same night as the Homecoming Dance. I actually left David there with a friend and rushed home to see the big kids off. And of course, to take pictures.

David at his school Halloween party. The object of this game is to eat the doughnut without using your hands.

Harry "Harris" Potter stopped by for a visit on his way out to do some serious "Trick or Treating". Of course if you know David at all, he doesn't care for candy, unless it's Hersey's chocolate. He decided he wanted to go "Trick or Treat" in the neighborhood of one of his friends from his old school. Again, it was only David and I, the big kids went to the Homecoming Game. We ended up staying at the party that his friend's parents had. David was able to "Trick or Treat" with some old friends. It was awesome.

My little devil and Harry Potter.

SRHS 2008 Homecoming Dance "Friday Night Lights"

2008-10-25T18:00:00.000-07:00

Amee and Ryan, SRHS Homecoming Dance.

The Seniors had their own theme "Ghetto Glam".

Bryan and Ryanne, SRHS Homecoming Dance. It may appear that Bryan has his first date, but No. There is a group of kids who went together, Bryan was the first one to get picked up.

I kinda got alittle choked up. I didn't think I would have two kids going to the same dance. Especially not with a date/friend that have the same name. Wierd.

Ryanne, Sierra, Bryan and Katie. Jeff didn't make into the picture. Jeff and Bryan have been friends since kindergarten, actually they have the same birthday.

The Petaluma Corn Maze

2008-10-22T21:13:00.000-07:00

Amee was not able to join us at the pumpkin patch because she had to work. Saturday evening Amee, (her boyfriend) Ryan, Megan and (her boyfriend) Tony went to the corn maze. I received a phone call around 8:30pm from an hysterical Amee. They had lost Megan and Tony, and had been lost in the maze for an hour and a half. She was laughing, but yet frustrated.

She called again at 9:00pm to tell me that they were still lost. Apparently by 9:15pm Ryan had had enough and decided they were going through the wall. They ended up between the maze and the freeway. Amee said this was the best date she been on, so far.

Tolay Fall Festival

2008-10-21T22:35:00.001-07:00

On Saturday Oct 18, we took the boys, our friend (and adopted family) Sandra and Brandon to the Tolay Fall Festival which is held in Petaluma. We wanted to do something a little different when it came to pumpkin picking this year. Here the boys are coming out of the Nighttime Creatures Barn. There were all kinds of creepy crawlers in there, along with some stuff animals. We also saw an owl up in the rafters, very cool.

On the hay ride out to the pumpkin patch. Amee wasn't able to come with us, she had to work.

Here we are in the pumpkin patch. We actually had to giggle at this. See, no plants. They hauled the pumpkins out here from who knows where.

Taking our pumpkins back to the festival to pay for them.

Check out this Teepee, it's made of bark. I always thought they were wrapped with hides.

We had a good time, even though we didn't participate in the pumpkin seed spitting contest. David and I even made candles.

Smile.....Time For School Pictures

2008-09-26T21:01:00.000-07:00

Class of 2009

Well, can you believe it......

Amee is a senior and BOY is she beautiful.

"I am certianly not old enough to have a SENIOR."

This is one of our favorite pictures. We haven't made our final decision yet.

Wow.....How handsome. Gotta love the hair, all the girls do.

Bryan is a Freshman this year, and enjoying the Artquest program.

He is already learning how to develop pictures.

How cute is this kid.

David is really enjoying 5th grade and his new school. There are eight kids that came to the charter school from David's old school so he isn't completely alone.

Happy Anniversary

2008-09-18T22:22:00.000-07:00

Roger and I celebrated our 17th Anniversary on Sept 18. The years have just flown by. We are still having fun and our marriage is stronger than ever. We have had trails and expect more, but we will stick together. We were talking with Amee about our relationship, and she was totally shocked that we have not had a fight, EVER. We may disagree and get our feelings hurt,

but never a fight. We are in this for the long haul, FOREVER.

We went to lunch at the China Room, I made a nice Salmon dinner

and then after we went out to ice cream and frozen yogurt.

Roger's Big Day - 39 and Holding

2008-09-05T19:36:00.001-07:00

Hey, look, Roger finally got a motorcycle.

Roger snickers as we surprise him with the Iron Maiden Vans he kept asking for. He actually wore them to the KISS concert at Konocti last weekend.

" Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you."

Hey grandma, there are some candles missing.

Jenn and Grandma got creative with Roger's piece of cake.

DON'T TOUCH MY CAKE!!!!!!!!!

School Has Begun

2008-08-14T09:09:00.000-07:00

Well it's the first day of school again, can you believe it, I can't. The kids were all a little annoyed about mom taking their picture, yet again. Boy this will be great fun when they are parents.

Amee is 17 and a Senior at SRHS, Bryan is 14 and a Freshmen at SRHS, and David is 10 and in the 5th grade at Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter School. Amee caught me coming down the hall with the camera as she was getting ready in the bathroom, she grumbled. I told her to be nice or I will take her picture on the first of college, too. Bryan asked me if I got at 5:30am just to take their pictures, I just giggled and smiled "Of course". David just gave me an "If looks could kill" look. He didn't have to get up until 6:30am. I was looking forward to this year. Only two schools to deal with, but only one child to drop off. Amee and Bryan ride together, but have a church class at 6:00am. Amee gets out of school at lunch and cannot bring Bryan home, so he will ride the city bus, of course I will pick him up, occasionally.

Another Day at the Beach, Hmmmmmm

2008-08-14T08:43:00.000-07:00

David keeping a eye on his little cousin Simon. David just loves his little cousins.

Amee trying to take a bad picture, yeah right babe.

Bryan didn't think he'd be cold, good thing mom came prepared.

Amee and her cousin Mason, getting water and sea weed for a couple of hermet crabs that Mason is going to try to take home to Utah.

David and his cousin Becca. It's funny how the kids always dig a big hole when we go to the beach. This one filled up with water when the tide came in, the kids loved it.

Our lodging while visiting Santa Cruz

2008-07-31T17:11:00.000-07:00

This is the outside view of our two-room suite. There is a whole story behind why we ended up with a suite. We booked a family cabin online, but they turned out to be 2x4 structures wrapped with tarps. It is of course, very windy on the coast of northern California, this was not going to work. By staying in the lodge we got to use the hot tub "awesome". We spent two nights here.

The lodge had these really cool outside fireplaces, so we were still able to make S'mores.

Amee and Bryan playing bunny. You do this by stuffing as many marshmallows as possible in your mouth. After the inserting of each marshmallow you have to say "Bunny". Very funny.

David doesn't like marshmallows so he stuffed chocolate into his mouth. Definitely mama's boy

She's a bed hog.........poor David. We took the cushions off the chair and love seat to make a bed for Bryan on the floor.

A Day at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

2008-07-31T16:38:00.000-07:00

Amee, Bryan and David on the biggest roller coaster on the boardwalk.

Check out their hair................

Well, they look like they're having fun.

You know, it's not often Roger will pose for a picture.

The kids screaming on the Cyclone.

Silly Boys..........

Bryan and David thought it would be fun to ride on a kiddie ride, the Starfish.

Lunch on the Beach

2008-07-31T16:24:00.000-07:00

Bryan finally having a break to text friends at home.

David working off his corndog and chasing birds.

Roger just had to have a "Deep Fried Twinkie".

2008-07-31T16:08:00.000-07:00

Roger and Amee with the beach in the back ground, waiting for the Chinese Acrobats to start performing.

Roger and I on the beach with the Giant Dipper behind us.

Amee, Bryan and David at the Pigeon Point Lighthouse,

between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz.

A very windy Pigeon Point Lighthouse, on the way home.

Roger's New Projects

2008-07-06T21:02:00.000-07:00

Maybe we should trying gardening.

Look at the size of this tomato plant. It's huge...

Roger says he is enjoying the building of the new retaining wall.

Not bad.....huh?

We will be adding stairs, where it looks like the dirt is spilling out of the wall. When there are three cars in the driveway, it's hard to get to the door.

Prom Night 5/10/08

2008-05-30T18:38:00.000-07:00

Amee and Kolton, aren't they cute. We decided pictures in the backyard would be a great alternative to paying "way to much" at the Prom.

A fun moment. "Amee, don't mess up your lip gloss."

Our princess is as pretty as a picture.

Kolton surprised Amee with his dad's Corvette.

Montgomery HS Prom 2008

"What a way to spend your birthday, Amee."

Trace Adkins Concert

2008-05-19T12:38:00.000-07:00

Isn't this a beautiful group of girls....Amee's birthday at Konocti, to see Trace Adkins

The Birthday Girl enjoys her evening with Trace.

The girls posing. Actually when they were standing Trace wasn't in the picture.

I took this one...not bad, huh.

Check this out...Trace was looking right at Amee as she took this picture.

Amee's 17th Birthday

2008-05-19T12:23:00.000-07:00

Amee choose not to have a traditional Birthday Cake, as it turned out the mix made 17 cupcakes.
Look.....no boyfriends. She got them all.

This is how we celebrated Amee's birthday. Prom was on Amee's birthday, so we had to improvise. Instead of Amee and I going out to lunch she chose breakfast out with both mom and dad at The Omlette Express on Thursday. Thursday night she chose my Tangy Country Style Ribs with rice, Ceasar Salad and Vanilla Cupcakes with Rainbow Chip frosting, served with Cookie Dough Ice cream. Friday, Amee, JoAnna, Elissa, Mary and I went to Konocti to see Trace Adkins in concert. Front row seats....AWESOME. Then on Saturday morning she chose to have my Oven Omlette with Melon-Grape salad.

Priest/Laurel Prom - April 2008

2008-05-19T11:47:00.000-07:00

"Oh, come on....more pictures?"

Amee and Kolton headed off to the Church Prom.

April 25, Talent Show

2008-05-10T16:14:00.000-07:00

Proctor Terrace's annual Talent Show. David is on the right.

April 26th, Lego Robotics

2008-05-10T15:59:00.000-07:00

Elden (holding robot), Miles and David. Proctor Terrace's only team.

Miles, Elden and David, during the challenge.

May 3rd, Spring Piano Recital

2008-05-10T14:42:00.000-07:00

David's first piano recital.

David playing Sonatina.

May 4th, David's Big Day

2008-05-08T12:56:00.001-07:00

David chooses French Toast for his Birthday Breakfast.

Lunch at Taco Bell with mom and Pot Stickers for dinner, followed by yellow cake with chocolate frosting served with vanilla ice cream.

David helped with the making of his own cake and the frosting.

Funny card from Bryan. I'm not touching you.

The Inaugural playing of David's new game.

Life Twists and Turns.

"Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me,

Happy Birthday to meeeeee, Happy Birthday to me."

ArtQuest

2008-04-11T09:07:00.000-07:00

Bryan got into the ArtQuest program at Santa Rosa High School.

He will have his two electives in Photography.

The following are some samples of his work.

Parking Meter

Bryan and Victoria.

This picture was taken from the top of the parking garage at the Santa Rosa Plaza.

We are extremely proud of him. He's got talent and an eye for seeing things differently than others.

April is Bryan's Month

2008-04-11T08:40:00.002-07:00

Roger and Bryan made a trip to Roseville for a screen test with

The John Robert Powers Modeling Agency.

Bryan is the one who gets to have the birthday party this year. However; Bryan decided he wanted to go to a concert. He took 4 of his best friends and Roger to San Fransisco for The AP Tour.

Bryan's birthday menu: French Toast for breakfast, lunch out with mom, we went out for Chinese, and for dinner Bryan choose Crock Pot Pork Chops with Funfetti cake and Butterfinger Ice Cream.

Grandpa & Grandma Harris came over for cake and ice cream.

Present time, present time, open the present, see what's inside.

A Trip to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

2008-03-24T19:07:00.000-07:00

On Monday, the last day of Spring Break, we made our way to Six Flags, formally known as Marine World. The rest of the group arrived later, so we thought we would get started. This is "The Dare Devil Group", Amee, Kolton, David, Bryan, and Miranda (Bryan's friend). The big kids were great with David. He loves the big fast twisty roller coasters, so Amee and Kolton let him go with them. " I had to hold the stuff". The faster,the higher, the twistier, the better. Aunt Jo joined us later in the day for a couple of last fast runs.

(This is about the only good picture I got. By Monday they were tired of the camera.)

Easter

2008-03-23T18:53:00.000-07:00

Bryan, David and Roger coloring Easter Eggs.

Roger found a cool Camouflage egg dying kit.

Easter morning, all dressed up for church. They were a little annoyed, but really how much longer do I have to embarrass them.

"Bunny Hop Breakfast"

2008-03-22T22:38:00.000-07:00

Amee and Kamorah at the "Bunny Hop Breakfast" at the church the morning before Easter.

Amee and Kolton, watching the Easter Egg Hunt...Aaaaah.

You can't have a"Bunny Hop Breakfast" without the "Bunny Hop".

David Harris with 2 of his cousins Benji Richmond and Bayley Harris.

An Afternoon at the Beach

2008-03-22T17:56:00.000-07:00

David showing the little kids that the water isn't cold.

David and Bayley enjoying an afternoon conversation.

The Beach Group checking out a couple of bi-planes.

The bi-planes.

Faith, Bayley and David staying warm under the sand.

"Good Friday" at the San Francisco Zoo

2008-03-21T21:41:00.000-07:00

The Zoo Group...

Heather Harris, Natalee (Bryan's friend) and Grandma Harris with 14 of her 21 grandchildren.

Not pictured Grandpa Harris, Roger and Jennifer.

David Harris and Benji Richmond. Benji is the youngest of the Harris grandchildren.

A bunch of monkeys. They all had a "Beautiful" day at the Zoo.

2007 - A Big Year for Amee

2008-02-27T14:32:00.000-08:00

Amee attended her first prom, with Mike. Piner HS's Prom.

Our Princess turned 16 and is now able to date......scary.

Amee has had a steady boyfriend since November, Kolton. You met him in an earlier post.

Amee took her driver's test. I think I was the nervous one.

And PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YEAH!!!!!!!!!

I have mixed feelings. Our "baby doll" is driving out in the "big scary world" where everyone drives crazy. Ok, so I worry...alot. On the other hand, we no longer have to drive her to Seminary, at 6:00am, or to babysitting jobs or any of her many other activities. The church has even changed the dance times so that those kids who haven't had their licenses a year will not be on the road after 11:00pm.

Amee started working, a regular job, in September. She just walked in and asked for an application, on Monday, turned it in on Tuesday, and was hired on Wednesday. She is working at True Value Hardware. Hardware, Amee, you had to pick hardware. The owners just love her. (The guy in the background is her boss, the owner's son). She has also worked the Home Show at the fairgrounds for Friedman's, along with Bryan, and had her first full weekend babysitting job. She is disappointed she can't work the Home Show this spring, she is already registered for Youth Conference, in San Francisco.

I almost, forgot Amee was even proposed to last summer. Sorry, no picture to accompany this memorable event. It was over the phone while he was out of town.

That's all for now, look for the next post, all about Bryan and then David.

More Beautiful California Afternoons

2008-02-22T22:40:00.000-08:00

December in California...Christmas Tree Conference,

Hmmmm what one do you think mom would like?

David singing in the chorus at the Winter Concert. David is on the top row, 5th from the left.
Amee and "Best Friend" Megan headed out to a church dance (casual dress)
February in California...The Teenagers; Amee's boyfriend, Kolton, Amee 16, Bryan 13 and Bryan's good friend Jordyn.
The kids all had a day off from school for Lincoln's birthday so, "Let's go to the beach". Kolton, Joe, Amee, Bryan, Matty, Jordyn and David, trying to dig a hole, to bury grandma in?

Beautiful California Afternoons

2008-02-22T22:29:00.000-08:00

November in California... Look they really can work together. Bryan and David cleaning up the leaves in the front yard.