Yosmite

I am "UBER" excited for Yosemite! YAY!!! Can't wait to see all of my family, and to show off my cute boy :)

As I was thinking about the trip I thought it would be a good idea to have every family be in charge of a day. You would need to plan and provide a meal, activity or game, and a treat. Nothing too fancy, easy simple, fun. We are going to be there for 4 nights and 5 days... so I was thinking 4 dinners could be provided by the married kids and then the parents and Whitney and Kirsten also need to come up with a game or activity to do during the week (and treat if they would like).
All dinners need to be vegetarian or provide a substitute so all can enjoy. David, Mandye, and Whitney (and Kirsten for that matter) please let us know what you eat/don't eat, IE eggs cheese milk fish etc. so we can plan accordingly.

Mom also suggested that we be in charge of a breakfast... but I think most of us will be perfectly fine with cereal, fast and cheap... but if you are feeling up to it I like eggs, waffles, pancakes, bacon...basically anything dripping in fat! :) And same with lunches, we could all help in buying food for sandwiches etc.

If there is a specific day that you want to make your dinner go ahead and claim it. Not a big deal I just wanted to give people a heads up!

I can't wait to see everyone! Hope all is well, love you!

The Monster Mash!!!

Check out these sweet videos i made of my adorable nieces and nephews!!! there are 2 different ones

http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/L8Mjpwdu8D9SU9Pk

http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/UBO2aZfkrIBG9B6H

Christmas exchange Capitolo dos

Everyone is saying that they've had the same people etc. etc. We had a weird order and then we went out of order a couple of years ago when Josh and Karina got whitney the guitar, but we are now back on track and have a list for the next umpteen years in moms awesome address binder. If there are any other questions, concerns, or complaints let mom know ;D

Christmas exchange

Holy cow, this year is flying by!!!! I know it's a bit early, but Christmas is right around the corner. The exchange for this year is:

Josh & Karina - Megan & Alan

David & Mandye - Courtney & Kraig

Megan & Alan - Whitney

Courtney & Kraig - Kirsten

Whitney - Josh

Kirsten - David and Mandye

Remember to keep it simple, we're in a recession ;)

Have a good one!

Love, Megan

PS- I'm ordering my calendars that I decorate next month.  If anyone wants one, let me know!

Dear Courtney and Kraig,

Warning: Graphic pictures below. May not be suitable for children.




I don't know how this is scientifically possible, but aren't you excited for your bundle of...Joy?!?!
Love,
Megan

Noah Austin's Blessing

We had a wonderful day yesterday! Wish you all could have been there.

Love and miss you, Megan

You Know You're From Reno If...

I saw this and thought it was pretty fantastic!  Some of them I don't get, but for the most part it's so true.  I hope enjoy!

You know you live in Reno if...

...it snows in the morning, and then it's 80 degrees and sunny in the afternoon.

...you've eaten an awful awful.

...you've put soap in casino fountains.

...you still call the Grand Sierra Resort the Hilton, and you despise its new name.

...you've been to Jack in the Box or Del Taco after 2am, and the drive-thru line is at least 1/2 hour long.

...you've driven around the entire city on McCarran Blvd. for fun.

...you understand "keep the canon blue" and FUNLV.

...people ask you if the cops wear hot pants.

...everything is open 24 hours.

...you've referred to it as No-Town, Draino, etc.

...you float down the Truckee (or go sledding)  on huge tubes you bought from a tire store.

...you've woken up at 3am for the balloon races, and you know what dawn patrol is.

...you've taken pictures under the arch.

...you giggle any time someone mentions 4th Street.

...the weather changes every 5 minutes.

...you've waved to Crazy George on his skateboard with his kneepads.

...you've wondered why there's a statue downtown that resembles a giant piece of swiss cheese.

...you've swam in the Sparks marina and then wondered why you smell so gross.

...you've been mobbing up at Moss.

...you know someone everywhere you go.

...people ask you if you live near Las Vegas.

...you've been to the rodeo.

...you go disco bowling/rock'n'bowling every Saturday night.

...you know who Sol Jibe is.

...there's more illegal immigrants than US citizens, and more people speak Spanish than English.

...you've played keno while eating dinner.

...you've made out with someone on Windy Hill.

...you've played dress-up at Wal-Mart at least once, and you hang out there for fun.

...you go to Zephyr Cove for 4th of July.

...everyone drives lifted trucks with tinted windows.

...you've had all-you-can-eat sushi, and you wonder why no other city offers it.

...you don't think Carson City is worthy of being the capital.

...the wave pool at Wild Waters is the best thing ever.

...you've been to a Silver Sox game.

...it snows in June.

...you've gone ice blocking on the hills at McQueen.

...you know it's pronounced Nev-A-da, not Nev-AW-da.

...Silverpeak is a high school reunion every time you go there.