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Santa Cruz Sentinel

Congratulations Cowboys!

Santa Cruz Dad's Club Tourney Champs!

All Tourney Team - Eric Neal, Frankie Lewington

Tourney MVP - Kyle Vasher

Congratulations Cowboys!

Some light reading...

Santa Cruz Dad's Club Tournament

Salinas surprises Aptos
Salinas spoils party

I am sorry for the lack of pictures. I took my camera to Matt's play but didn't have my memory card...The kids are out of school now - what is THAT about, so maybe they can take some fun pictures...

Kyle on TV!

Click here - it listed under Cowboys vs Toreadores.

this may have been the Hannah dance off - or maybe bowling

Ok this is tennis among basketball players - um, stick to basketball

A spirited game of Yahtzee.


Start with Kyle, La-Shana, Blake, Grace, Cameron, Matthew and Chris.
Happy Thanksgiving - thanks to everyone for such a good day.
Point of order...the game is Mau...?

I will work on getting those Hannah dance offs uploaded on you tube...stay tuned.


As promised, here are the videos:
Cameron
Chris
Cameron and Blake

MY Class play. ABCs of Thanksgiving.

We went to Gracie’s 1^st grade Thanksgiving play and they recited their ABC’s of Thanksgiving. I think I will too.

A – that’s easy. Andy. He is an amazing person, he is a wonderful husband, fantastic father, colossal coach . Can I have two A’s? Allison. Alli is such a great daughter. She is smart, beautiful, happy, picky, and all that a mother could ask for in a daughter – now she is my friend too.

B – do I dare say? Basketball. Basketball is a member of the family. It puts food on our tables and smiles on our faces. Go Panthers and Cowboys!

C – okay – college. I have loved to go back to school. I love to learn and understand stuff.

D – Diet Dr. Pepper. Nuff said.

E – Extra credit.

F – fat that is gone. So far I have been able to lose a bit over 70 lbs. Buh bye, please don’t ever come back. Also, friends I have. I have one friend who couldn’t be more like me if she tried. That is probably why I love her so much! She is probably also young enough to be my daughter – that’s ok, I like to be young at heart.

G – Gracie – she is a gift from above. She has brought so much joy in to so many people’s lives. She was saved for a reason – we know what part of that was, I can’t wait to see the rest. Also another G – grandbabies. One so far, two soon. Katie bug is nothing but a joy. I hate that I don’t live closer so I can watch her grow and laugh at all the silly things she seems to do. Can’t wait to see you buggie!

H – Hill Rom-What you say? Hill Rom sent me and some business friends on a very nice relaxing trip by the ocean – If I think of a better H, I will put that here too.

I – In laws. I have terrific inlaws. Thanks so much for your support over the years and for your son! Also thankful for Kyle my son in law. He is such a good husband and dad. I think I will get him some garlic for Christmas…jk Tag.

J – Joey – Elder Vasher. What a funny boy he is! I miss his jokes, his laugh and everything about him. He is serving his mission faithfully and never complains. I miss you and love you Joey.

K – This is a double header too. I will say Kyle first. Kyle is the kindest boy I know. He is so scatter brained, yet he can always warm my heart. I love that boy. K number 2 – is my ever present sister. Kay died after a great battle with cancer that lasted almost 18 years. She just didn’t know it was fighting with her! I love my sister and her legacy. I love that she always made me try to be better. I love the love she freely shared with my children. I love her selflessness. I miss her. I also love her family. They are three strong kids and a dad and I love them too. We had a talk in stake conference one time which talked about when we will be judged. He equated our judgment with a dive. The score of a swimming dive is based on difficulty. My guess is that your difficulty marks put you way above the rest. I love you all!

L – Liesel – my new daughter in law. I could not have picked anyone better for my Nate if I tried. Thank you for falling in love with my son! Also lots of laughter. There is NOTHING better than a good laugh.

M – oh for sure Mr. Matthew. He is probably the funniest 4^th grader I have ever known. Recently he has taken to scrubbing the bathroom and floors too – go figure! He is my conscience and I am glad he is my son!

N – Nathan. Nathan. Nathan. Did I ever really think you would turn out so well? Of course I did. You are an example to us all.

O – Organized teachers. School is hard enough, but I love it when I have organized teachers. Sound silly? I don’t think so…

P – Parents. My parents are the best. I miss them so much and wish we lived closer together AND wish they would get some adventurous spirits and hop on that plane to come see me!

Q – Quick and easy ANYTHING.

R – Recorded TV. We just got DVR with our Dish and it has changed our lives. I am sorry that is so dramatic – oops got to go record the North Carolina game.

S – Salary – I am sure thankful we have one in these tough times. Also Stanford for letting me do my clinical hours there and be around all those smart people.

T – the T in ATT internet. Can I say I love my high speed internet? Does that make me shallow? Or just show how impatient I am.

U – umbrella – it rained today, I did not have one. My nice smooth, freshly straightened hair – frizz ball.

V – Anything Vasher. Also Victories are fun.

W – West Coast. I never thought I would love living in California. Well, I am there and I do.

X – Excitement that this season brings – Christmas and of course, basketall.

Y – Yesterday – it was a good day.

Z – zucchini – Gracie reminded of my love for zucchini. She loves it too. We go crazy for those little green fellows.

Yep, it's THAT time again!

Click here ...GO!

Salinas High School basketball tipped off on Tuesday night at Aptos High School. It was a rough three quarters, Salinas was down by 17 at the beginning of the 4th quarter. Mr. Vasher was like ice - cold!!! Then he came alive - he had 10 points, 4 assists, and 4 or 5 rebounds in the 4th quarter. Salinas was within one with 2 minutes to go. But, it was not to be...but keep that fire!!!

Pizza in Mexico? What will they think of next?

This month is such a special one...

It's birthday time for you...

Happy Birthday Grandma!

Happy Birthday MOM!

We love you!

Getting in the groove again.

Learning how to be a grandmother

I read Alli's post on how to be a mother. It kind of grows on you...some days like moss and somedays like kissable mistletoe. And as far as the fits in the store, it sometimes becomes a pain when you just pack up the kids and leave the store - to teach them a lesson and to avoid any criminal charges. But, it all works out. I love going to the store with Matt and Gracie now - their favorite activity is going to Costco for samples. Matthew even tried Quiche the other day...there weren't a lot of other choices. They are constantly finding me things that Katie would love - I am not sure Katie would like some of their choices - but I am sure they would love to play with them.

Today as I sat on the phone with Alli and I could hear Katie in the background saying Hi Gaamaa and answering what all the animals say, or the video of her counting - well, she knows when to say two and is very impatient until she can say nine. But my favorite thing is to tune into alli's blog to see what Katie's has hidden that day or what cute, naughty thing she has done. (By the way, it is never naughty when you are a Grandma...)

It is very hard to be so far away, but I know it is ok. It is just a blessing to be a Grandma and know my daughter is such a good mom.

Nothin's better than November!

Hartnell started their season on Friday. They were a bit rusty...several young men who hadn't played in a real game for two years...get it? They lost their first game but came back roaring for the second. They fell to Sac City and defeated Feather River. Today they play conference rival Cabrillo - grrrr-. They play at 11:00...guess what time church starts...yep you guessed it 11:00. I might even ditch it but it is the Primary Sacrament meeting program today. I told Andy I would have my phone on vibrate and expect a text today sometime during Relief Society.

Kyle has officially started practice as well. Yesterday on the way to the Hartnell game in Fremont, Kyle asked, "Mom, is this your favorite time of the year? I mean its basketball, Thanksgiving and Christmas!" Yes, Kyle, it is the best time of the year!

I can't believe I don't have any pictures!

Happy Halloween! Some pretty spooky people!

L to R: Elizabeth, Grace, Collin, Nick and Matt. Watch for that little Elizabeth in upcoming AFLAC and Target Christmas commercials...we know a star!

Joey this week

All work and no play...you know the rest