We would like to wish all of our family and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed new Year! With Love Billy, Brenda, Cassidy and Caitlyn

Cassidy and the Cranberry Guys!

Cassidy and Caitlyn make Student Council!

Cassidy and Caitlyn were honored this year to be voted as Student Council Representatives for their school. Cassidy was also voted as Vice President and Caitlyn is the Secretary. Some of their ideas that they have brought to the council are already coming to fruition, such as the food drive that will begin in December for an organization called Breaking Bread. Once again we are proud of them and their accomplishments.

Cassidy and Caitlyn Tennis Season 2008

At the beginning of the Summer Cassidy and Caitlyn played tennis with the base tennis program. I had a lot of fun teaching them what I knew about tennis since it was a sport that I played in high school. We enjoy going to the tennis courts when we have time and playing doubles as a family.

Cassidy and Caitlyn Soccer Season 2008

Cassidy and Caitlyn were on the same team for the first time this year. It was very exciting watching them play together and work together as a team. Their team went undefeated and took first place in the 10 and 11 year old league. Congratulations Cassidy and Caitlyn!

Marine Corps Ball 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNCLE MIKE!

Like Grandmother like Granddaughter!

First Day Of School 2008

Cassidy Conducts the Marine Corps Band!

The Marine Corps Band aboard the base at Twentynine Palms came out to play for the students at the girls school and Cassidy had the honor of being the only student picked to lead the Band. Watching her feet move to the beat and seeing the big smile on her face was priceless.

Pioneer Days Parade

Cassidy Caitlyn and I rode in the Pioneer days Parade this year sponsored by Condor Elementary PTO. The theme for our float was a hay ride, our trailer was pulled by an antique John Deer Tractor. Keeping with the theme of the float Cassidy wore her scarecrow costume and the rest of the riders were in their Condor Blue Spirit Shirts.

Caitlyn Jellyfish

Caitlyn was the talk of the nieghborhood this year. It was fun seeing people respond to her when they saw her and when they figured out she was a jellyfish. We had several people request to take her picture. She really enjoyed allowing her friends to pop the bubbles on her bubble wrap and getting extra candy because her costume was so creative. We had a lot of fun this year. Caitlyn's favorite part was having her daddy here to trick or treat with since he has been deployed or in another state the last 4 halloweens! Happy Halloween Everyone!

Cassidy Candy Corn Witch!

Hollywood Here We Come!!!

Those were Cassidy and Caitlyn's first words when we told them we were moving to California, so they were very excited to go back there when Maw Maw and Madison visited us during Spring Break. We took a stroll down Hollywood Bld. Visited the Wax Museum, and Ripleys Believe it or Not, which was a bit scary for the girls. We drove down Mullholland Dr. Cassidy and Caitlyn referred that little drive as mommy's roller coaster because of the twist and turns. We ended our vacation with a very memorable trip to Disneyland. The girls and I cannot wait for Madison and Maw Maw to come back and visit us again! We love you and miss you very much!

Montgomery Gentry came to the base and performed as part of " We Salute You Celebration" and we were one of the lucky few to get to take pictures with Troy Gentry. The concert was fabulous

Cassidy recently competed in the Yucca Valley regional track meet and took second place in the softball throw event. On Saturday June 7, Cassidy will compete in the state track meet in San Bernadino California. Way to go Cassdy! We are very proud of you!

Caitlyn wins 1st place for her Brain Freeze Science Project.

Caitlyn entered her first Science Fair on Thursday February 21, 2008.

Her project was based on the question (What causes a brain freeze?), her hypothesis was (I think I will get a brain freeze the quickest by drinking an Icee). Caitlyn tested her hypothesis by sampling an Icee, a popsicle, a shake, and ice cream. Her hypothesis proved to be true . Caitlyn had a look of shock on her face when they called her name as a first place winner, now she will go on to compete at the district level on Thursday February 28th.

Cassidy and Caitlyn had their first game Thursday and they both did an awseome job cheering on their team. Caitlyn loves cheering, Cassidy said she likes it but would rather be on the court playing basketball. (that's our Cassidy)

Cassidy and Caitlyn received digital cameras from their Aunt Debby and cousin Justin for Christmas and they have been like our very own papparzi . This slide show contains some of the pictures they took while we were in LA, hope you enjoy them. If you click on the little megaphone in the bottom left corner you can hear the music they selected to go along with the show. Cassidy and Caitlyn want to thank Aunt Debby and Justin for their camera's keep watching for more photos from our little photographers!!!

Hannah Montanna in 3-D

The girls and I along with Lisa and Savannah enjoyed a special girls night out, about a month ago we purchased the Hannah Montanna in 3-D tickets and the girls were counting the days till they got to see the 3-D concert we all dawned our "cool" 3-D sunglasses and the girls clapped and sang all of the words to Hannah's songs. It truely was a special night for the girls. I look forward to the next girls night out.

Check out my Slide Show!