Back from Wherever.....

Yes, I know it has been over a year since I updated this blog. It is just silly! Let's catch everyone up:

Amanda started school at this amazing performing arts high school in Eagle, ID called Artswest. So far, so good. All in California miss her terribly, but this is such a great opportunity for her and we are all behind her 1000%.

Joshua is off to a great start in 7th grade. His grades are excellent as usual, and things have been calm for him-which is a nice change. He is excelling in scouts and still forever on a skateboard.

Katie started "big girl school" (preschool) last month and is doing so well with it. She also started her second year of ballet a couple of weeks ago and the teacher is amazing.

Terrance was promoted again within his company early in the summer and has finally been able to start his new position recently. It is wonderful to see him get some recognition for the dedicated and hard-working employee he has been.

And I am still split between managing the Plastic Surgery Center and selling Real Estate. All is as peaceful as it gets for us, and I promise to update more soon.

We are starting to plan the big wedding we've talked about forever. It will happen July 2, 2011 at Wente Vineyards in Livermore. We can't wait to celebrate!!!

Oh! And we have a new dog, Oscar-he and Chandler were fast friends and couldn't live without each other now. What on earth have I done?!?! =)

Published!

Check out my newly published article! YAY Me!!

Love,
Missy

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/827275/discovering_youre_pregnant_facts_to.html?cat=52

Long Time, No Blog

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Well, things have been busy! =) We all had the flu through Christmas this year and basically skipped it. What fun! So, here are some random pictures from the last few months to say to all outr frients and family in cyberpsace. Love you! Missy & kids

Katie's Cuteness

Check these out. She is too adorable for words!

Turkey Day @ Aunt Holly's

The After-Party @ Farrington's

Now, this was a good time! How does that saying go?? What happens at Farrington's stays at Farrington's?? Okay-well it should! =)

Oh My God, Im 30!!

Thanks so much to everyone who planned my suprise b-day party, and to everyone who came. It was awesome! I had such a great time and felt so loved. You guys rock! Especially my dad & Nikki. Love you guys!

Homecoming Dance!!

It is insane how beautiful these girls are. 'Nuff said! They are at the dance now and I hope they are having the time of thier lives. Love you both!!

Alhambra Homecoming 2007

Homecoming was awesome-as it always is here in Martinez!! Thankfully, Josh was able to be here for all the fun this year. From the parade, to the game to the dance it was a fantastic weekend. The floats were great, the marching band seriously rocks and weeks like this remind me why I chose to raise my family here (after growing up swearing Id move away forever the first chance I got and NEVER come back). This town really is unique-a sincere community full of people and places I love.

Josh's Gangster Costume

Happy Halloween!!!

Halloween!!