Day 2 with Brit

Brit took me to the High School she teaches at it was fun to see her room.

Every Friday her group of teachers goes to this little Mexican restaurant for "Happy Hour" We joined them for a little chips and Salsa.  It was fun meeting all the people Brit works with.  Oh and I got to hold Leslie new baby too!!!!

That night we went to the Houston Rodeo and to See Reba

I've never seen this at a rodeo before.  There are several kids that chase a cow.  They have to get the cow in the square.  It was the funnest thing.  Brit and I were laughing so hard we couldn't breath.

After the Rodeo they brought this stage on for REBA!!!

Loved the Fireworks

I had to Zoom in with my camera to see REBA on the big screen.  We were almost to the top of the stadium.  I think we were 5 from the very top.  AWESOME!!!

Reba likes this hand motion.  I have about 10 pics with here doing this.  Giggles.

One of my favorite pictures.

Brits Friend Monique came with us.

Day 1 With Brit

Houston We have Landed.
  I left my family behind and flew to Houston TX to spend an amazing 9 days with my Sister Britany.

Brit was holding this for me when I came off the plane.

I love her and her cute play on words.  A very helpful gift.  I used this hamper everyday.

She took me to a BBQ Reasturant and boy oh boy was it YUMMY!!!
Do we look like Sisters?

Winston was so excited I was there.

This is one of my favorite pics of Winson.  Winston had a couple owees and he wouldn't leave them alone so alas he had to wear the Cone.  But how cute is he??

Brooklyn is the Pearl Dragon

Brooklyn, has been doing a program called "Music Mondays" She has been in this program for several months.  (Remember Veterans Day?) Well they had one last performance and it was amazing. They held tryouts for each part.  Brooklyn wanted to be the Pearl Dragon.  She was so excited when she was chosen to be the "Pearl Dragon".  Here is the stage for The Chinese Tale "The River Dragons"

Brooklyn Saying her line.

Brooklyn Singing

Brooklyn waiting to dance.

Our Cute Pearl Dragon

Mrs Haven Brooklyn's music teacher.  She is quiet amazing she put this whole play together.  She is awesome.  We love Mrs. Haven.

Gumps Going Away Party

It's time for the Gumps to leave Wenatchee.  They are moving to Ft. Drum New York.  BURRRR.  I thought it would be fun to throw a going away party for them.  So with the help of Nicole & Kyle Brenay. We had a super fun party full of food, fun,presents, and games.

Isabell, Amanda, Kacy, and Matt Gump

Oh this look more like the Gumps.

Wenatchee Recruiting Station "Family"
Jeremy, Tina, Matt, Amanda, Kyle, Nicole

Oh that looks more like us. 

The Boys

The Girls

Nicole & Kyle gave them some beautiful pictures and frames to remember all the good time here in Wenatchee.

Look how happy they are.  I don't think they will ever forget us.

 

Jer and I compiled this fun Essential Moving Kit

Matt & Amanda had fun reading all the different items. Some of them were really cheesy but they seemed to really like all the little gifts.

Hot Cocoa- Wishing you a 'warm" and wonderful move.

We would like to 'Stick" together. aka tape.

Everyone one needs an extra 100 grand,

We gave them a6 new Washer & Dryer. aka washcloth and hand towel
We are going to miss you Gumps.  Best Wishes and Best of Luck,
It's a small Army we will see you again!!!

Uncle Casey came to visit.

My Brother Casey came to visit us.  Casey just got a Job at  Big Bend Community College  in Moses Lake, Washington. We are so excited.  That means we will have family about an hour from us.  Yeah!!!

Casey came after his Church in Moses lake.  We were able to eat Lunch and Dinner together.  We had our traditional Pancakes, bacon and eggs for lunch and for Dinner we had Roast, Potatoes, carrots, Wind pudding, and Homemade rolls.  YUMMY!!!! For dessert we had Brownies and Ice cream.

Me and My Brother Casey Feb 2012

We spend the rest of the day playing Settler of Catan.  City and Knights and Sea fares.  So much fun.

Lots of laughs and memories.  Thanks for making the hour drive Casey it was sure a lot of fun to spend time with you.
Love ya!!!  Can't wait for you and your family to move closer.

Valentine Traditions

We love Valentines! Not only was Valentines Day Our first date (Feb 14, 1998) but we love to celebrate this fun Holiday.Jeremy and I use to celebrate this holiday as an "Anniversary" we would go out to dinner and have a wonderful evening.  But as the years have passed we have opted to no longer go out to eat but start a new tradition So three years ago we started including the kids in the celebration and making a special meal, drinks and a yummy dessert. The night before I decorate the Kitchen.  Sometimes I get balloons (this year I didn't make it to the dollar store.)  So we settled for our cute little banner,table cloth, plates, cups, and napkins all full of hearts and Valentines. I also set out all the Valentines from me to Jer and the kids. So the kids wake up to this red, pink and white table full of all their Valentines. How fun is that?

Brooklyn, got something special for everyone. She was so excited to shop (again using her own hard earned money) She was so excited to personalize each one and include it on the table of "Love".  It was so sweet and very special.

Thanks to our Releif Society Meeting this month I made lots of other super cute valentines for Jer and the Kids. I made little heart pillows, rice crispy Kisses,flowers with a  sucker in the middle, and cute saying on the bottom of a little bag of Hershey kisses. This is what Jer and the kids place setting looked like. So much fun. 

This year thanks to "Pintrest" (Yes, my new Love) I made these cute Robot Valentines.  They are made with tic tacs, starburst, and skittles.  The Valentine says, "I'm  nuts and bolts about you love Mom or (Tina for Jer)".

 

 

 

 

Jeremy made one of the best desserts ever it was a triple chocolate mousse cake. Dar Simmons from church made this for our dessert at the Valentines RS meeting and it was sooo delicious I got the recipe and Jer made it for our Valentines Dessert  It was so delicious. I made  Ranch Pork Chops, garlic mashed potatoes,(Another recipe from pintrest) and mixed vegetables, Jer made some Jambia Juice smoothies YUMMY!!! What a fun family tradition. So much better then crowded, long waits and poor service at a restaurant. Happy Valentines Everyone!!!