Not much going on

Just wanted to say hello to everyone, especially you Mamaw :)

Not much going on here. It has been rainy lately. We are hoping for good weather next week. All three of Andrew's sisters are coming to visit us starting Saturday the 13th. We are soooooo excited to show them our town! Other than that, not much to tell. All is well in Lake Tahoe.

Lewiston Camping Trip

Before I went on my whirlwind family and work trips Andrew and I met up with some friends for a camping and fishing weekend in Lewiston California. This is one of Andrew's favorite spots to fish because we never leave without catching at least 100 fish each. They are tiny, but it is still fun. Monica and Ashwin met us there with there puppy Kaiser. So we all had someone to hang with. The boys would fish, the girls and pups would hike, then we would all relax by the camp fire at night. Perfect relaxing weekend. We found out that Lille likes to fish to. She will patiently wait by the shore until Andrew catches a fish then run and help him reel it in. She is too cute. Enjoy the pictures.

Just an update

Hi everyone!

I know I don't update this as often as I should, so I will try to be better. I have had a busy May so far. I was in Mississippi visiting the family, and I had a great time. As soon as I got home, I went on a business trip. I was a way from home for 20 days! I don't know who missed me more, the animals or my husband. I will tell you that when I got home, my dog had taken up sleeping on my side of the bed with her head on my pillows. Just like a little person. She is finally adjusting to sleeping at the foot of the bed again. He spoiled all of them while I was gone. Hey, but at least he took care of them. Andrew's sisters are coming into town in June. We are sooooooo excited to see them and show them where we live. -=0 (don't know what that is, but Cali just jumped on the keyboard and wrote it.) It can be very interesting when your only co-workers are animals. So back to the summer plans. Andrew's sisters are coming in June, Mom and dad are coming in July, Relay for life and Ashwin's wedding in August, and 10 year high school reunion in October. Busy, but exciting summer. Our doors are always open so if anyone ever wants to visit us in BEAUTIFUL Lake Tahoe, we would love to have you.

Relay For Life: Let's battle Cancer

Andrew and I are participating in the Relay for life this year in Lake Tahoe. I would like to dedicate my walk to my Aunt Barbara. She just successfully battled her second fight with cancer! She is a very strong woman, and hopefully someday there will be a cure so that more mothers, daughters, and sisters don't have to fight the same battle. Andrew is walking for a co-worker who just lost his battle with brain cancer. We have both set a donation goal of $500. Please help us reach and exceed this goal. You can see out Relay Page at http://main.acsevents.org/site/TRC/RelayForLife/RFLFY09GW?pg=peditor&fr_id=14781&px=10689588

This year, hundreds of thousands of people will hear the words "You have cancer", and there's a good chance that some of them will be people we know and love. We have all been touched by cancer in some way ... and we all have the power to make a difference. That's why I have chosen to fight back right here in my own community by participating in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life®.

I want to invite you to join me in the fight against cancer by making a donation in support of my efforts. Further down in this message is a link to my personal Relay For Life® web page where you can make an online contribution. Every amount, no matter how small, makes a difference and provides hope. You can also sign up to join my team and learn more about Relay and how it's changing lives.

Relay For Life® brings more than 3.5 million people from across the country together each year to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that takes too much. This fun-filled, overnight event empowers everyone to help fight cancer by raising money and awareness to support the American Cancer Society's lifesaving mission.

Thank you in advance for your support. Together, we will celebrate, remember, and fight back.

Prayers for our friends the Smiths

The best man in our wedding, Jason, is expecting another child. Unfortunately, little Anya is going to be born with Spinabifida, and club feet. The family is currently struggling to make ends meet. Please keep them in your prayers and check out Deinna's, the mom, facebook page for updates.

Here is the latest

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=606322846#/note.php?note_id=84007791076

Here is the group page for Anya. You can also keep up with updates here

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=606322846#/group.php?gid=73512405699&ref=share

The Smith's have wonderful friends and an amazing church family. Jason is a Police officer in Branson Missouri, and the PD recently held an action that benefited the family.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=606322846#/album.php?aid=226775&id=534515452

I'm coming to visit

It is official, I will be in Mississippi April 28 - May 5th. I am so excited to be going home to see the family. I am ashamed to say that the last time I was home was in October of 2006. I haven't seen mom and dad's new house or the new steeple on the church. Since I have been home last I have a few new cousins, a cancer surviving Aunt, relatives who have lost weight, cousins who have grown up, graduated, broke bones and I can't wait to see and hug them all. See you all soon!!!!

It's Snow Time

Just when we think winter is wrapping up, we find that there is another surprise in store for us. Andrew and I woke up to two feet of snow at out house this morning. I am sure the mountain has 4 to 5 feet of fresh powder. Andrew was excited because he was able to use his Snowblower. Lille was able to hop though the snow and play with her pal Lucy. And in true Tahoe style, the snow is done falling and it is a blue bird day. If I didn't know better, I would say the season has just begun rather than it is coming to a close. I have Saturday off, so I plan on getting up to the mountain and having a fun day.