Matt...or is it Joey?

Matthew was in the Halloween spirit this past week and created his own headless man. He added the pumpkin for effect. If it would have been 10 years ago, chances are I would have seen Joey doing the same thing. Two peas in a pod!

One happy boy...

The picture for the inspiration for the jacket back.

Kyle has dreamed of his jacket for quite some time. Letterman's jackets are a big deal at Salinas High. He designed his coat himself. His letters are a wood floor with painted on center court and three point line. You can see the picture better when you are farther away. This shot is kind of close. The picture is really him and I think it looks awesome! He is so excited to wear it at Homecoming tonight.

Apparently I have been tagged...aren't I too old for that?

I am up on my desktop computer but all of my new recent pictures are on my laptop or my flash drive, so let me see what is fourth folder, fourth picture.

This picture is from 2006 Christmas. Nathan had just returned from his mission - he isn't in this picture - where are you Nate? This is Monterey across from Monterey bay. This park is called Dennis the Menace park and this bridge was the happening place for the Vasher clan. You can see Joey and Kyle jumping up and down. Everyone else on the bridge scattered - wouldn't you?If you look in the background, you can see my dad - I think I know what he is thinking...

Now I guess I tag Gary, Cory and hmmmmm is there anyone else left?

Where did I go wrong with this kid?

This was Kyle's interpretation of 80's day at school. I don't know who the girl is, and yes she is too close!

This week in Mexico

Joey's note this week with pictures:

the first 2 are when the mom of a less active family was sick so made them all pancakes
the next i think is wth me and this drunk guy tht will sneak up behind us and steal pass along card his name is karate because he walks in the street doing karate at the cars
the other is alll my stuff i got in my package

I sure do miss him and those dimples!

My new favorite picture

My wonderful Aunt Hermese passed away last week and my family made the trek from AZ to UT. We were not able to go, we were doing this little thing called moving. Anyways, my brother Gary sent me these awesome pictures. This was the first time my mom and dad got to meet my baby Kate!

Its amazing what you can find on the web

See Kyle in action - click here

Remember Everybody Loves Raymond???

Well, everyone loves Kyle. Kyle is a great kid. He is kind, considerate and - did I say kind? We have loved spending time with you the past 17 years - especially when you chew with your mouth full; snore; sing; dance and clean the kitchen.

Nathan loved Kyle so much; this hug got carried away.

This player from North High loved Kyle so much he ran over to give him a hug!

The ER docs love Kyle so much and probably know him by name.

We just love you!

Happy Birthday Kyle! Big 1-7!

Yosemite Trip

To see more pictures, click HERE

9/11

Boys will be boys...he must have been jealous Gracie went to cheer camp

I just happened to peruse Joey's myspace page this evening and look what I found. No, Joey doesn't go on his myspace but Jordyn does!

My jailbird boy...

oh this week i was arrested by the mexican army. ill tell you why dont wry. they were looking for drugs and arms and they wanted to interrogate me and my companion if we knew where there was drugs. it was pretty fun because i pretended like i didnt understand what they were saying but i could understand everything. they called a solder who is a member and know a little english. but they didnt know hes a member. and when i started to speak spanish a little they got scared because they knew i understood what they said.( they said a lot of bad stuff) and me and my comp got to give the first lesson to the boss man of them all.he apologized for everything and we left him wit ha book of mormon.oh and the week ended good ill send you a pic. oh thanks for the pics. gracie is so big. love you all
elder vasher

Ok, so here is part of Joey's email for this week. Does he sound like someone who is trying to make sure his mother remains calm...well sorta -sorta not! The way he was so sure that by telling me why it would make it all better and no worries here. He is right - drugs and arms - not a biggie in Mexico. His writing is half texting and long hand.

I feel like a 14 year old girl

I remember the night before my first day of high school. I didn't sleep AT all I was so scared. I cried in the morning because I didn't want to go to school - I wanted the familiarity of Show Low Junior High. Well, here we are again. Tomorrow I start at LPCH - maybe I think I should just stay at my own hospital for my clinical hours. I will be spending many hours there over the next three semesters. But then I remember that high school wasn't so bad. I know this experience is going to be amazing. I will start at CAPE (Center for Advanced Pediatric and Perinatal Education) which is located in the infamous Barn and work with the amazing Julie Arafeh. I will be working with the simulation lab and experience it on every level - even as a flustered videotaped participant trying to save that preemie baby and that mom who has something very wrong (oh yeah, can't wait to view that one!) I will also move into the main hospital and work with other fabulous CNSs. I am grateful for the opportunity that has been placed before me and I hope to make this a great experience! It's the next best thing to actually being a student at Stanford University!

The Barn

A perfect 10!

A perfect 10 can be described in many ways: for those old enough - Bo Derek
used to be a perfect gymnastic routine
10 on a pain scale is a lot of pain

But my favorite 10 is my boy! Happy Birthday Matthew!!!

Climber Matthew

Hug giving Matthew

Meat eater Matthew

Thinker Matthew

Labor Day Picnic

Today was the Labor Day church picnic at Toro Park. It was gorgeous day and everyone had a great time. Sorry there are no pictures of Kyle, he was playing volleyball, fell and split his pants - in front. Thank goodness someone had a safety pin...