I am finally catching up...Van Vleet Reunion

It was so much fun to see all the family. Here are some pictures from it...






So much fun!

I have another picture of this but it's with Belky passed out and Dave said she would kill me if I posted it so this one is just as cute and explains the reunion at the end. :)
We really enjoyed having all the kids there and really enjoyed having their parents not want to be around their kids so us without could enjoy.

Successful Failure-Camping

Our beautiful campsite and view:



All the good-sport campers:


Quiddler really came in handy here since we were in the tent for a few hours because of the storms

First attempt:

Second attempt...this one survived a hail storm so it passed:

A few weeks back I went camping with some friends. It was fun but it seemed like we were NOT suppose to go because everything was constantly working against us.
We got off later than planned and got to the compsite at 10pm (we couldn't find the place) and then we were going to sleep under the stars but there was a coled breeze so Jake, Quinton and I put up a tarp to block part of the wind. All was good until about 15 minutes after we went to sleep when the wind totally changed directions and started ripping our tarp and it started to rain. At that point, since Maria had Davis, the two of us decided to drive to Payson and get a hotel room for the night. This was at 11:30 and little did we know that it was about an hour drive to Payson (I was driving REALLY slow down the mountain because it was raining, the road was bad, we were surrounded by elk and deer, AND it was dark-not very good mixes for me) AND it was season for them and so the hotels were asking for $100 a night and we only needed it for four hours (it was two at this point). We ended up doing it and didn't even get much sleep. The next day wasn't any better...we had a few hours of nice weather to sit and play and then we had storms move in and we spent most the time in the tent. PLUS no fires were allowed.

Beginning of the hail storm:

After:

I don't think we'll attempt that one again with two pregos, one 8 month old, no fires, and rain...at least for a while. :)

Doggy Play Time

Lyle and I have discovered the best play place for dogs! It's a dog park that has an enclosed lake where the dogs can swim and play together and then there is another enclosure that has steps and places to just run. It's such a nice place and Jaz loves it too! Her first time there she was a afraid of the water because she didn't realize it dropped off and she face planted, but since that, she has learned to swim and now LOVES stilling balls from other dogs. She specializes in waiting in the shallow until the other dog gets back from getting the ball and then she will try and take it away. Here's some pics and a video: This is a friend that the owner shaved his tail to make him look like a lion:




We always have so much fun when we go!

First $60 arrangement


First dozen roses arrangement

I've been meaning to blog but I've been a slacker, I know. I have other events to post about but that won't happen until after we're back from ABQ. To hold you off...since this has been my life as of late...here are more arrangements I have done.

Very Flowery

I just thought I'd post some pictures of some arrangements I've done. I am loving my job and learning new things each day! I just did my first $60 arrangement and my first dozen roses today and they turned out pretty good! I'll try and get pictures of those and post those later. Just keepin' busy.

Graduation 2009

It FINALLY happened. I am officially an ASU graduate! And-much to my suprise-found out that I actually graduated with honors (I thought I lost it by .01) or Magna Cum-laude! It was such a treat to find that out after I had accepted that I got a 3.59. I was proud of myself for it but it wasn't honors for my resume.
Anyway, it was a VERY family filled week. I was so thankful to have so much family celebrating with me. Thank you to all that came! It really made me feel special.

We are still recovering from the busy weekend.
Many of you know that I was counting down to graduation for my telescope...well after 6 years I finally got it...and it's been too cloudy and bright to see stars...grr! but I still have it and it's BEAUTIFUL-I LOVE IT! It's definately coming with me to ABQ for the family reunion!



The other AWESOME gift (among many-thank you!) is my beautiful and SO NICE (so nice that I want to frame it because I've never had anything so fancy) COACH purse! Jess gave it to me. The funny story is that I have never really been a purse person until my sister Keri got me into it. I bought a green one a while ago but I've been contemplating buying a new one for the last month..so with my graduation money I splerged and bought me one...the same day that my gift from Jess came in the mail. It was such coincidence but of course I am taking back the other...check out my new purse...



I also received a picture frame to put my diploma in and beautiful flowers. My sweet husband really was thoughtful and got me flowers at the graduation and then had bought me sparkling cider to celebrate afterwards (that never happens because he hates sparkling cider) and I finally got to use my new rich glasses! I love you babe! Thank you for emotionally, financially, and sometimes physically supporting me through my schooling. I only hope I can return the favor someday.

Thank you to EVERYONE!! I really felt your love and really appreciated everyone and what they did.

Now on to the real world...

3 years!

I always hate those posts that are all mushy and Lyle RARELY gets on here, but I did want to just note that my husband is the best a girl could ask for! He has worked SO hard to get us where we're at and he has taught me so much and made me who I am today and better. I love him so much and look forward to forever.
I love you, Lyle!