NorthStar 2010

As always, we had a great time on our annual NorthStar vacation with the "John Munsey's" (that's what Jace calls the whole family).  These pics were taken along the Truckee River, in Tahoe City.

We just hang out, go to the lake, the pool, the kids play in the dirt.  Jen and I manage to sneak away for a pedicure, if we can.  We always raft down the Truckee River, too.  And every year, we look like complete morons on the river.  We hit every single object in our path (and some we REALLY have to work to hit). You bring water blasters and shoot other rafters - this year NO one had the water guns, and that made our war fare even funnier.  We started shooting each other as soon as we left the dock - Bob tried at least 4 times to knock me into the river, but I prevailed. :)

F I N A L L Y!!

Peanut got her FIRST goal of the season this weekend! She has been working soooo hard for it, with so many shots on goal. We knew it was just a matter of time. She scored to tie the game in what ended up being our first-ever double OT game.
We lost in the 70th minute.

Heart breaking, but it was one of the best games the girls have ever played.

SO proud of Haley!

Great Wii Game giveaway

Go check out this giveaway on my Organized Chaos, one of my favorite blogs.  It's a great new game can YOU could win one!!

It's straight. Her head is crooked.

Go do this now. Don't forget, because you will NOT remember

You need to do this memory box . I have heard of it before, and always forget the minute I walk away from the idea.  Maybe with it on here forever, I will remember. 

Annual Grand Point 4th of July

We had our 11th Annual Grand Point 4th of July Parade and Block Party, and while the turn out was different (all the original kids are "too cool" for it), it was nice to see so many new faces.  I always have such grand plans for the "rides" and it always turns out simple, but festive.  Our first time participating, Haley was 3 months old, and I completely forgot about it until about 10pm on the 3rd.  Bob had to run out to Walgreens and buy what few decorations remained - her stroller looked awesome though! (I will have to find that picture and put it on here)  For the potluck this year, Bob made this Broccoli Salad and ribs on his new smoker.  Then we all settled in for an hour-long fireworks spectactular right in front of us.  It was 80 degrees and just so nice.  It's awesome that the kids will always have this memory of home.  Even if the people change, the event stays the same.  And, of course, the night would not be complete with out Jace injuring himself in some way.  He took a nice bit of skin off his chin jumping on his scooter.

Jace (out of the blue, of course):
"EVERY guy BBQ's.  Every one.  Except Abraham Lincoln."