Rebecca's Christmas Wish List

My Christmas Wish List - with options, of course!

• A Snuggie (with a cool print)
• Maybe some black or silver Uggs - not real ones - like from Target/Costco
• A good hair straightener ( with the smaller plates)
• Long socks are always AWESOME.
• OOOOh, Nightlight. It is a book, a parody of Twilight.
• Gift cards to clothing stores (ie. Kohl's, Anchor Blue, Target, Tilly's, etc)
• Or gift cards to book stores (Barnes and Noble or Borders)
• Rain boots, the cool kind, with cool designs, that I would like.
• The (hair)clip things that Mom just got. The cool ones that I borrwowed when we were in Sac.
• Oh, black eyeshadow stuff like the stuff I borrow from Mom!
• An awesome movie (ie, Fame, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, etc)
• Glee (the TV show) sound tracks.
• A car!!!! Hahaha, JUST KIDDING!!!

And of course anything you feel like getting me that you think I deserve. :D

Kristina's Christmas Wish List

Here is what Kristina sent me as her wish list...

• Brush cleaner for makeup brushes
• Knee high socks
• 4 GB ram
• Xbox headset
• Xbox controller - red
• Nuida GE Force 8800 gtoc video card
• "another freaking charger cable for my laptop"
• Fandango movie money
• Gift cards: Target, Best Buy, Borders, Tahoe Joe's, Red Lobster, Black Angus, Cheesecake Factory
• Staight up cash - cash is good too

So there you go.

Elizabeth Rutherford's Christmas Wish List

Here is a list I was given by Elizabeth to help answer that hard question. "What does one buy for Elizabeth?". These are in no paticular order, and feel free to apply most of these items to any of the girls here. (Note: Kristina does NOT need makeup, I repeat, does NOT need makeup. Thank you)

• Candy: chocolate, chocolate, chocolate (butterfinger crispy)
• Mechanical pencils / pens (black/blue)
• Makeup: eyeliner, eyeshadow, mascara, lipgloss
• Hair Accessories: clips, etc
• Other Accessories: earings, bracelets, necklaces
• Tutu - yes, she wants a tutu
• Pajamas: fuzzy, colorful, warm, comfy
• Sweaters: more like heavy "hoodies" actually - no pullovers please
• Fun socks, leggings
• Seven cheese maccaroni: ok, I guess I can do this one here
• Gift cards: Target, Claire's, Kohl's, Tilly's, PacSun, PayLess Shoes, Fandango movie bucks (or the like)
• Xbox 360 games
• Wii games

That about wraps that up, thank goodness, huh? Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

We would also like some suggestions as to what you want as well.

We will see you Dec 4-6 for the tree trip and so far it looks like we will be there in Sac for Christmas!!!

Anne and Rick

Another day at Rancho Seco!!!

A Beautiful morning...

A strong start for the day...

The competition was tough!

A Photo Phinish!!
And the WINNERS!!!

Now... it is Elizabeth's turn....
Getting ready.....

The water is a bit chilli!!

AND THEY ARE OFFFFF!!!!!!!!!!

Coming out of the water, what a swimmer!

Now the wacky transistion to bike....
There she goes....

And off on the run part....

And coming in for the FINISH!!!

The Rancho Secco Tri-for-fun ~July 11th

Here is the crew BEFORE the event....... Graeme, Ashley, Rick, Steve & ELizabeth - they RAWK!!
Trying to get those wet suits on.... An experience for Rick and Graeme... Sooo many folks getting ready to do it - there is Steve and Ashley.........

Always the clown - Rick looks cool! And Elizabeth is amazing!

What a view!!!! The swimmers are getting ready to go!!!!!!!!!!

the transistion area - always tricky!

And the boyz.... well they had a good time - really, they did!

Here is Rick coming in for his last transition....

And here is the crew AFTER the event - what a bunch of winners!!

Our camping trip - better late than never?

Yes, we have the traditional - "I played too hard and just crashed" photos...
the traditional "Family photo by that wall"

Some cute ones of my family playing in the ice cold stream.

The "thatttt wattterrr izzz wwwayyy ttttoooo ccccooolllddd" shots

Eating Chocolates from that amazing Chocolate Store!

Kristina is one tough young lady!

Kristina finally did it!
Last Monday, the 20th of April, my baby girl went to get her first tattoo. It is a drawing she did several years ago and we thought it would make a very cool tattoo.
This photo is from right after is was completed. I will get more pictures as it heals.
She was very brave... didn't need her Mommy or nothin'!
If you want to hear more about her experience, you will have to ask her....

2009 Spring Fling Duathalon

2009 Spring Fling...??? More like MUD Fling!!

After a week of absolutely amazingly beautiful weather, Rick headed off early Sunday morning to Woodward Park for the 2009 Spring Fling Duathalon. Unfortunately, we were hit by a torrential storm! With rain plummeting down in all directions, temperatures dropping down to the low 30’s and winds reaching 35+mph, there was no possibility of a pre-race warm up.
Sadly, we don’t have pictures of our own so included are links to the photographer’s site for your viewing pleasure.

The first picture shows Rick and his friend Graeme heading to stage their bikes. http://www.markhaymond.smugmug.com/gallery/7679313_zTSUL#496551198_3qqwn

The race started off down what used to be a dirt trail. Now it closely resembles a slippery slimy muddy terrain that no one in their right mind would want to run through. Carefully plotting his course through this unsure territory, desperately attempting to keep his feet under him, Rick makes it through the running portion of this battle with great haste. http://www.markhaymond.smugmug.com/gallery/7679313_zTSUL#496643724_UEPUP http://www.markhaymond.smugmug.com/gallery/7679313_zTSUL#496848838_pVbny http://www.markhaymond.smugmug.com/gallery/7679313_zTSUL#496849173_4q7hD

Now the transition to the bike. Even though being a new comer to the quick change, Rick swiftly makes the conversion from running to biking. He takes off down the damp pavement with great intensity. Due to the poor weather conditions they shortened the biking distance for safety reasons. Albeit the competitors were still pushed to their limits with the relentless gusts of wind. http://www.markhaymond.smugmug.com/gallery/7679313_zTSUL#497049286_j9zrv

Back to the transition area to once more changeover from one sport and back to the other. At this point he is well aware of the dangers of the muddy trail and looks hopefully for grassy patches to help with his footing. He successfully conquers the trail once more to finish up his event. http://www.markhaymond.smugmug.com/gallery/7679313_zTSUL#497093741_3QtZ2

Rick finished 6th in his age group coming in at 1:14:53 and came in 31st overall! We, including Rick, are very delighted with his accomplishment. This was a very difficult event and Mother Nature added her own hostility to create a bigger challenge for all involved.

Next challenge, the Sacramento Half Marathon in May!! See you there??

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!!

I REALLY need to get my photos more organized.....

ANYway...... I just wanted to give a WWW shout out to Dad on his Birthday!!!! These are a few of the fun shots I have of him from some of our trips.

This is from when poor Dad traveled with us to visit Steve & Elizabeth in Utah.... I can't believe he made it the whole trip with out going MAD!

Kayaking at Snowflower....

At his house - chillin'!Oh, ya, this is when he came out to visit us in Clovis, it was about 110 degrees so we put him to work building our new fence. Fun times!!

Thanksgiving - I am not sure what we served, but he sure seemed to enjoy it!!!!

and this is Christmas, I dont think he got the gift he was wanting.....

WE LOVE YA DAD!!!!!