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"they're just loud..."

Last night at the Hartnell game, they were victorious against West Valley of Saratoga. A woman I was sitting by me said, "they look intimidating". It was during warmups and they are vocal and loud. I told her, "they're just loud". They had 14 players on their roster and Hartnell has 8. Hartnell quietly and methodically won the game - not by a lot - but they pulled it out 62-60. A very gutsy performance to place Hartnell in second place in their league. Go Panthers!

Half way through!

Salinas finished the first half of their conference season against Palma. Palma is the Salinas area powerhouse - they powered again last night! They have great coach and sometimes it is hard to watch a good coach...when he is not coaching your son - but enough of that.

Hartnell pulled out a win at Monterey Peninsula and they are rounding into the second half of their season next week.

School starts for me tomorrow so the next update may be sometime in May!

It's time for camping!

It's time for the Vasher's to go camping! Oh the great outdoors, starry skies and all that fresh air --- WAIT! (sound of record scratching!) You are talking about these Vashers where camping takes on a whole meaning!

Two of the campers all ready to go! When Gracie found out she was old enough to go camp - and that she would be going - these were the words from her mouth. What am I going to wear? She wasn't too sure about girls playing basketball, so we settled on a Hannah Montana t-shirt for basketball camp.

All lined up for the first drill!

Matt and his ball handling drills.

Let's huddle up for a yell!

Kyle - this is the first day of camp after the first session!

Kyle had a game on Thursday night - here is the link - Californian

Panthers conference opener

The Panthers played their conference opener against DeAnza and won 67-64. I can't say enough about these guys who have stuck it out through the weirdest season on record! These two guys are returners from last year's conference champion team. You guys are awesome!

Chris Romney

Chris Warne

Article

It's the real thing now...

Nathan and Liesel made it official! They will be getting married and sealed in the Rexburg Temple on April 12. Congratulations! We are so excited for you both.

Bball back in action!

I think this might be called "reaching in"? under around and through?


Whoops.
Here is a link to articles about this game and Hartnell's conference opener:

the Californian 1/0/08

The holidays are such a fantastic time of year. This Christmas came and went so quickly - but it was a great time to spend with family. I misplaced (I know, hard to believe) my camera and so pictures are few but fun.
Katie was playing in Gracie's closet and look what she found!


Look who came to our Christmas! Gracie Montana!

Joey and Katie and their morning ball workout routine.

Kyle is playing ball again:

MontereyHerald

Let the fun begin!

The Taggarts arrived last night and whew baby Katie has grown!













Salinas played vs. North Monterey County and here is a link to some footage and the article, Kyle is #33

Game footage

Article on game

'Twas the week before Christmas...

and all through the town, Julie was driving trying hard not to frown... Man its craaazy!

(Hi Mom)

Salinas High had a game last night and the team played great. Here are some articles to read:

http://www.montereyherald.com/sports/ci_7760234

http://www.thecalifornian.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071219/SPORTS/712190313/1006

Hartnell plays one last game before Christmas break on Friday night. Their numbers are few but a great big shout out to those who have persevered. They are champions and will have success on the court and in their lives.

It's beginning to look alot like Christmas...

Well, maybe not so much look like Christmas - after all it is Monterey County, but feel like Christmas. Nate got home last night and this week Alli, Kyle and baby Kate will be here.

The kids are out for school for an unbelievable three weeks. Today is my last final for the semester, then I get some time off of school.

Although it is Christmas vacation, ballgames are still in gear. Andy has one last home game next week and Kyle has two. Kyle returned to action this weekend and yesterday he took three charges, even after the big concussion. He did mention he had a bit of a headache last night - duh!!!

Today is Joey's first Sunday as a newly called missionary. How exciting for him. I keep talking to him in the ten Spanish words I know - they really don't work for him as he is not trying to have a baby or anything like that - but I try!

Felicidades Elder Vasher

Mexico, Guadalajara South Mission
Report to Provo MTC March 12, 2007

Congratuations Joey!

Overtime - schmovertime

A gut wrenching loss to #4 Ohlone in OT for the Panthers 66-65. Where is the Maalox.

Our heads are spinning! Some literally and some figuratively!

First the figurative ones...still no mission call for Joey. It must be all the Christmas cards getting in the way!

Literally - Kyle sustained a pretty significant concussion in the first game of the Santa Cruz Dad's club tourney. Mr. Intensity was taking an offensive foul and the competitor prepared for a hard hit and whomped Kyle who fell to the floor and smacked the back of his head. He went a bit limp and rolled onto his face and didn't move for a bit. Mom wasn't there, Dad was attending to Matt and Grace, Joey said it wasn't pretty. He finally came to and jumped up and wobbled around so he wouldn't have to come out of the game - ummm hello? He is still a bit dizzy, sleepy, blurry eyed, and still has a bit of a headache. So, he didn't get to go to round two of the tournament today and is resting so he can get back - but not until his medical advisor says so.

Just Thursday

Panthers pull in a road win against Canada (with the Spanish roll over the n). Congrats to them.

No big white envelope yet for Joey. This is becoming quite the drama!

I've heard of a banana split, but a Panther split?

The Panthers traveled waaay up North to the College of the Redwoods for a two game tourney. They lost one by four and won one by alot more than four. Injuries and circumstances had the Panthers playing with 7. Work together and win!! Panthers take on Canada of Redwood City on Tuesday and then host Ohlone on Saturday.

The Cowboys got their first win Saturday night. #33 had nine points and took a charge in the first three minutes of the game. He ended the game with 14 points and had a great game. Next up for them is my favorite tournament - its right up with the Pepsi classic in Flagstaff from the Snowflake days. The tournament is the Dad's club tourney in Santa Cruz. Cool auditorium stadium seating and great refreshments!!

Joey received word that he had been "assigned" for his mission this past Friday. Anyday now...he is learning patience.