Friday, February 5, 2010

More Mexico Pleaseeeeeee!

We just returned from a very relaxing week in Puerto Vallarta. (Yes, we are in that stage of life wherein we plan to see the world.) Friends -- Kevin and Rhonda and Brad and Melissa joined us. We had an outstanding time. Sailing, snorkeling, whale watching, boogie boarding, shell gathering (Melissa could open her own shell boutique now), dining in the nearby Mexican village of Bucerias, tennis and best of all, lounging on the chaise lounge with chips and guacamole. Did I mention it was sooooo fun? I almost feel guilty that I was so relaxed for seven whole days. Check out some of our fun photos. And yes, it is whale mating season.











Sunday, January 3, 2010

Who wants to.......

Who wants to go shopping with

Mama Kake?


I do

Who wants to take a turn on Earth with Becca for her mom?


i DO





WHO LOVES HER BATH?


Tomi does

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Mulberry Bush



All around the mulberry bush
The monkey chased the weasel
The monkey thought 'twas all in fun

POP goes the weasel!
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009

2009 Most Intriguing

People Magazine has their top photos of the year. So here are a few of my favorites.


Egan Family Snorkel Sail Mexico January 2009


Ella Sue makes a visit to Utah in her pink furry coat


Petra in Jordan March 2009 (I'm the one sitting in the doorway.)


Bobbing in the Dead Sea Israel March 2009


Egypt March 2009


Family Reunion 2009

Halloween 2009






The Nutcracker Workshop is busy again this year!



Santa's Elves were busy on Christmas Eve




Gooooooo Christmas!



Our Annual Nativity Pageant on Christmas Day


And a Christmas Baby!
Tomiko Kate born on Christmas Day.


Happy New Year to All
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New Grandbabies



We are so excited to welcome two new little princesses to our realm. Tessa Jane was born October 28th to Ty and Tiff, and Tomiko Kate was born on Christmas Day to Becca and Devin. We are so blessed to have these sweet little girls here on earth safe and sound. Yes, there was a bit of drama (Becca arrived at the hospital with a mere 11 minutes to spare before Tomi took her first breath), but all is well with both babies. Here is the photo preview.
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Thursday, October 8, 2009

Soccer Aunt





Hey Soccer Fans!
Imagine sitting for a couple of hours in the nice autumn sunshine watching a soccer match. Today was the big game between Skyline and Murray. As a Skyline alum, you may wonder why I wore orange and black to the game. I happen to be the Aunt of the captain of the Murray High Women's Soccer Team. That would be Rosie Gochnour. Murray just moved up to 5A this year, so playing powerhouse Skyline is a big deal. The first time they played, last month, ended in a double-overtime 0-0 tie. Today's game also went to over time, but this time Skyline scored first with the "Golden Goal" and won the game. Still it was an exciting event.
It was also their last home game so the Seniors were honored. They high-fived their teammates and were presented flowers and a necklace by their parents. Oh and by the way, it was Rosie's penalty kick that resulted in the goal that pushed the game into overtime. Watch out for state playoffs next week.
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Autumn in Utah -- Nothing Better




I guess everyone has their favorite time of year. If you live in Utah, you have cold winters filled with shussing through the finest snow on earth, snowshoeing, ice skating, buidling snowmen, snowcovered mountains against crisp blue skies AND shoveling mounds of snow, icy roads, lying in bed for hours waiting for your feet to get warm.
Then there is spring. Spring is good. You are really glad to get rid of winter by then. The tulips bloom. There's Easter and Spring Break. Yet, in Utah, it is still cold, still snows occasionally and the weather is just not reliable. You get to watch the kids play soccer in the cold rain. You still can't wait to head for St. George for some really nice weather.
Next is summer. School is out. There are lots of fun things to do. Swimming, tennis, hiking, picnics, the zoo. You do have to mow the lawn weekly and pull weeds if you want a respectable front yard. Summers in Utah are also hot. There is also the issue of low humidity. That's not so much an issue as a plus. (Ask anyone from back East.) All in all, summer is better than spring and winter.
BUT, the season for which Utahns need offer no apology is FALL. Autumn is the best of all. My personal favorite. I sometimes think it was created just for me. Just right days, cool nights. It's like living in San Diego, but we also have the gorgeous leaves surrounding us in the mountains and in our own yards. No need to take a fall foliage tour anywhere but here.
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