Hooked up and flyin' high.

WettFish

About Dave's 50th:

This has been the best birthday ever! Maybe that's because it's been going on and on and on... Kerri's plan to kidnap me was brilliantly conceived - I didn't have a clue about anything all weekend long. We drove to Vegas and then took our helicopter flight early the next morning. It was a perfect day to fly and we were amazed at the sight of the Valley of Fire, the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam. We flew for 2.5 hours - plenty of time to take it all in - very cool. Then we went off to a "massage" that actually turned out to be a clever meeting with our friends from So Cal - Daryl & Renee. We really enjoyed catching up with them and goofing off. It was a fabulous weekend that I'll always remember. Then we had our party at the house last night - lots of friends and good food. And THE BOOK - what an amazing piece of work! I finally had time tonight to sit down and go through it page by page. Thanks to Karli and Erik for all your hard work in putting that wonderful keepsake together. We're going to order 4 more so that each of my kids can have their own copy. I think that's one of the most memorable gifts I've ever received. And if that wasn't enough, I signed a huge downtown commercial deal on Monday after nearly a month of negotiations and meetings. The payoff will come next year when we sell off the space, but it will be worth the wait. Oh - and I scored an incredible deal on a new road bike that will keep me competitive for the next few seasons - all carbon fiber, very light, fast, rigid and super comfortable. So it's been a good couple of weeks. Thanks to all of you for your wishes and gifts - I've felt pretty good about turning 50.

The mom ponders the Colorado River.

Coming in over the Vegas Strip.

Flying above the hoover Dam.

On our helicopter flight into the Grand Canyon.

Today I walked for the first time at 7:30pm. Dad was teaching me for a half hour before I finally did it! I can stand all by my self.

  

Sometimes I like to play in Andie's house when Mom & Dad aren't watching!

  

Help! How do you stop this thing?

  

WettFish

It's nice to see someone using this!! Sounds like we're staying for an extra day or two at Christmas time as Lacey Critchfield (Em's littlest sister) is getting married on Jan. 2nd. Not sure when we'll be coming out but we'll at least be there for a week or so. When are Jen and Joey coming out for Christmas? What's the plan with Dave's kids?? I can't believe it'll have been one year since we've seen Joey,Jen,and Kloey! It will be fun to see how Avery and Kloey get along (oh, and Andie)!! So Karli stopped by last night to say hi...but really she just wanted to steal the ice cream in our freezer from Mom's visit. So nice of her to help us eat it. Erik and I have been golfing the last couple weekends before it gets too cold. I'm not quite ready for winter so hopefully we'll have a long warm fall. Tell Kloey Happy Birthday from us and tell Joey and Dave to get us a Birthday list! Love you all, Shon

Ok, Kloey just hit enter, so we have to start again! Make sure you guys read these in reverse order or you'll be very confused! Anyway, I talk to Em and Shon all the time with Cookie Lee stuff. That is only because I am RECONNECTED with the world. I have a new cell and my number is (541)212-0737. So, anyone and everyone, GIVE ME A SHOUT OUT! We miss you all very much and hopefully we can get the whole family together soon. We are definitely overdue for a big party! Well, I'll talk to you all later! Love, Jenn and Kloey! (who will be 2yrs old on the 19th!) 

oops...we weren't done yet! Anyway, hopefully everything is going well for Kar and Erik! Especially with the recent move and all. I was EXTREMELY worried that your "children" wouldn't "adjust" well! Just kidding! 

Hi Everyone! I see that this family blog spot is a little "out dated!" I thought Kloey and I would drop a quick note and let all of you know we have been thinking about you! We are so excited for Mom and Dave to come up next weekend....it feels like it has been forever since we saw you last!