Mckenzie played basketball this year. She did great, for never playing before. She had so much fun and learned a lot. They won most of their games. She played point guard and shooting guard. She has found a new sport. No it is not replacing softball just adding too :) 
First time behind the wheel. Saturday Megan and I went to the Church so she could practice in the parking lot. Thank goodness for parking lots. I drove us over and we switched seats. She got all buckled and then asked which one was the gas and which was the break. Needless to say I was a little worried. Yes she really asked the question. And then of course argued with me when I told which was which. She said well in Grandpas car it was different :) Yep that's my child. She did a great job. She is very nervous, but doing good.
Friday night Megan had a few friends over for her Birthday. It is so nice to have them older. I only had to supply the food and goodies. They entertain them selves. No more goodie bags, or silly games to play. Yes they even think "WE" are cool. They are a good bunch of kids. They can come over any time. 
Yes the want a B sisters had to make a mess. It almost looks cute on them :)
OMGosh!! Her life is complete! She has pictures of her husband to hang on her wall. Yes did you all not get the memo, Megan is going to marry Justin Beiber. Grandma and Grandpa made these posters for her. I am going to take her Toms back, save lots of money and give her some posters :) For her birthday we ordered her a Bingham High Jacket. Pictures when we get it, she should have it in about a week.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
One of my favorite pictures of Megan. She is 4 months old :)
Yes your eyes are not playing tricks on you. She does have her "PERMIT" YIKES!!! is right. Brandon took her this morning to take her test. She had to take it 2 times. Hopefully she knows more because she had to repeat it. She is so excited. Not sure yet when we will let her drive. I am not ready for this yet :) Can't believe she is 15 years old. She came into this world fighting for her life, and she is still a go getter. Way to go Meg we are so proud of you. You are a great daughter and a great sister. So are so happy you are in our family ~ Happy Birthday, We hope you have a great day!!
First at bat ...... lots of butterflies
she got walked ~ good eye 
first at bat. The sun was great, nice and warm it was in the worst spot to be taking pictures.
Since Mckenzie has not been mentioned in a few posts. Yes she is still part of our family :) I thought I would talk about her. For school she had to make a castle. Well of course we were going to be out of town when it was due, so she had to have hers finished before it was due. She and Brandon were up Wednesday night until about 1am putting the finishing touches on it. Pretty much poster board, and toilet paper cardboard rolls. It turned out great. Yeah for Brandon. I can copy most anything, but can't think it up myself. Brandon's brain works way different. Thanks goodness ~ I get out of making all the creative projects for school. We don't have final grade yet, but for all the time that was put into it she better get an "A"
Saturday morning Meg had a wake call she has never had before. The Juniors and Seniors from the team showed up at 6am. They barged into her room told her she had 2 minutes to get ready. They took all the Freshman to a team mates house and they made them breakfast. What a fun way to welcome them to the team and get to know each other. 
The first cut
The final cute ****Megan Dorney****
the second cut
Megan did it!! She made the Bingham High School Softball Team. Tryouts started on Monday and ended yesterday. The final cut was posted online at 12:30am. What a long week it has been. (I can't figure out how to get the pictures in order No matter how i have tried posting they get out of order) UGH!! Oh well this will have to do. Moving on. She is only a Freshman and they do not have a Freshman team. So she will be playing with the big GIRLS!! We are so proud of her. She has worked so hard for this moment :) She is still in JR High so we will have to pick her up everyday and take her to the High School. She is so excited. Cute Carly and her sister are taking her to lunch to CELEBRATE!!!Dallin, Ethan, Char, and Haley in California
The Erisksons sending messages to Grandma
The Dorneys in Utah
The Cordes family in Colorado
Dad in Bozeman
The Bowens in Colorado
Sunday we all sent yellow balloons to Grandma. We did it in 4 different states at 2 pm mountain time. It was fun planning it and knowing we were all remembering Grandma together, even though we were all over the place. We sent balloons from Colorado, Utah, Bozeman, and California (pictures from Ericksons comeing shortly ~ hopefully) We were so happy the Bowens joined us. They were having their own family crisis with Kedrick in CO~ they received great news too ~ thanks aunt Jeannie for helping out a cute little boy in Colorado :) Thanks everyone for helping a sad day fun and happy.
my mom lost her short battle with Cancer. Some days it seems like for ever ago, and some days it seems like just yesterday I was talking to her.
In the last 2 years we have lost ~
* a mother
* a grandmother
* a great grandmother
* a great uncle
* a great aunt
* a brother in law
* a nephew
Before my mom died. Our family had little knowledge about death. We have since learned lots about it and the different emotions that come with it. "LOTS" of different emotions! You learn to deal with your emotions, sometimes they get the best of you at the time you least expect it. Sometimes you feel numb, sad, mad, happy, lonely. Sometimes you have to run fast to keep up with the world as it still moving and going on and you kind of feel left behind. I sure have learned alot about people. Death brings the best out in us and unfortunately brings out the worst.
In the past 2 years I have learned lots about people.....
* they are loving
* they mean well
* they are selfish
* they are mean
* they are forgiving
* they think they know what is best
* they forget about you
* their lives move on
* no matter how old you are when you loose your mom, she is still gone
People ask what we think about my dad moving on with his life and getting married here very soon. Well we are sure happy for him. In a nut shell I think I am still mad that he has to do that. Who wants to move on in finding a new spouse? The crappy thing is my mom has died and it's now time for all of us left behind to start a new chapter in our lives. I guess that's the downfall of living in a small town for forever. Eeryone thinks they know what is best, and they let you know what they think. I often think back when my mom was very sick. She was not up to having visitors, she felt like crap, looked like crap ,and didn't have the energy to chat with people. Some people respected her wishes, and some did not. They wanted to see her. I am sure they didn't think of it as being selfish. They thought of them selves as great friends and they needed for themselves to do more than just send a card. I guess what I am thinking/feeling/saying. These are the same people that have an opinion about moving on, getting married, and even moving. Even people here in Utah like to give their 2 cents and they don't even know anything. Until we have walked in another shoes we have no idea what they are feeling. It has been along 2 years. Seeing my dad always on the go. Not wanting to be alone. A big house becomes alot bigger when you are lonely. We have been able to spend alot of time with him in the last 2 years. Looking for a positive :) that has been fun. We again were not little girls needing our moms. (well you always need your mom) Look around and someone always has it worse. I used to use months as markers as to how I was doing. I think I have now moved onto years :) Life puts us on the ground, sometimes harder than others. But we have to learn to get up and move forward. I know I have rambled on for forever, but just feelings I have had brewing for a while. CHEERS to the next year :)
Fountains at the Bellagio
M & M Factory
Harley Davidson Hotel ~ motorcycle Mamas
Fountains again at the Bellagio
the girls with Bat Man
The girls want to go to Paris so bad ~ we all settled for Vegas. Maybe someday we can get there in person for real :)
The Bellagio has a fabulous flower garden is side. We took some really cool pictures, had lots of fun people watching and hanging out on the strip, and watching softball.
~Home Run ~
Playing first base
The whole team. A cute bunch of girls.
Megan had a tournament this last weekend in Las Vegas. The only time I took out my camera out of my bag was for one inning. So excited it happened to be her home run!! I didn't see the hit, just heard :) My face was in the camera. It was a hard hit grounder down the first base line, and just rolled for forever. It was so excited. Way to go Meg ~ we are so proud of you. They played 6 games. Lost 3 and won 3. We were finished early Sunday. We were proud of how they played, considering they have only practiced inside a gym on the hardwood. The other teams were from Las Vegas and California. We did play a team from Canada. So far to come to play softball. We had a fun weekend.My fantastic photography. At least you can see she loves it and is smiling :)
Half of the gang. Char, Ethan, me, Dad, and Mick
Look at the Rose between the 2 thorns!! remember the sun was very hot and bright being the reason my eyes are closed :)
Yes I said 82 degrees! I went to Napa friday for the weekend. Haley had a dance recital, so I decided to go. The girls both had softball practice so they couldn't go. It was a good excuse to have a party/bar b que. Haley sure must be loved. There was lots of people there to cheer her on, and see her do what she so loves to do. DANCE!! I had a great time, so glad I went. I do have to say. Haley is by far the best dancer on her team. That being said I know nothing about dance either. She was Great!! Way to go Haley. Yes I know the pictures are terrible. I couldnt get one of her dancing ~ no flashes, the one I did get I snuck in :)
