20 Wonderful Years!

This week we celebrated 20 years of married Bliss...no kidding.

I am so lucky to be married to my best friend for all eternity!

I Love Dave so much.

He is my rock, my strength, my support, my confidant.

I think he is supper sexy and so fun!

Dave 20 years went too fast...lets do 60 more!

;)

Love, Michele

Hawaii 2011

We had a wonderful time on the Big Island of Hawaii. We stayed in an awesome condo that Suzanne booked in the Waikoloa area of Kona. We had beautiful weather and it wasn't too busy (probably due to the Tsumani that hit the week before). We loved relaxing and exploring for a whole week. We celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary (June of this year) and my 40th birthday-late (Dec. of last year).

It is always hart to adjust to "real life" when we get home. I go through "Dave withdrawl".

:)

2010 - A year in review.

Arizona Diamondbacks Game for Dave's Birthday.

California Dreamin'

Idaho boating fun

(With a boat that can only go Wakeboard speeds, not Waterski speeds).

The Grand Canyon Shot! Yay!

Idaho sunrise during our Long Road Trip to Utah.

Otis learning to be an inside dog...he's getting the hang of it.

Dave and Angus on their last night together.

Our last good picture of Augus & Otis together.

Wow. I has really been way too long since I posted.

2010 brought a lot of changes.

We had to put our black lab "Angus" to sleep in July.

Dave's parents moved to Utah in August.

Our boat was in the repair shop all year long.

Michele's car quit running in October & we had to fix that too.

Dave's good friend Larry died.

Michele's 97 year old grandpa died.

Our good friends the Wolferts moved to Utah. (I guess it's just another good reason to visit right??)


On a positive note:

We visited Arizona 3 times, and California once.

I got to see the Grand Canyon....Finally!

We made our annual trip to Idaho also.

We drove Dave's parent's cars to Utah...14 hrs straight.

Michele turned 40. (Dave took me to the Palisades for dinner--Yum).

Michele was called as YW Secretary/PP specialist in Crestwood Ward.

We've had fun turning our remaining lab "Otis" into a semi-indoor dog at the age of 12.

(Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?)

And much more.


Looking forward, 2011 will bring:

A 20th anniversary trip to Hawaii (Dave & I have never been).

At least one trip to Utah and probably a couple to AZ too.

Hopefully, a boat that runs.

And a healthy (cross our fingers) 12-year old lab named Otis will turn 13 in August.

A fun time for Michele working in YW and with her friend Darcy (YW President).

Maybe more scrapbooking. (I didn't do much at all in 2010).

Definately more fun with Dave every single day.


:)

Cali Trip

We had a lot of fun with Dave's family for Gavin's blessing
Cones and Elders :)

Steve's Family

A big man on a little bike.

Laura and Aaron

Beach Hotties

Jack and Aunt Ashlee

Dave & Aaron

Laura and Jack

Kaelin's a cutie

The kiddo's love Aunt Ashlee

We had a lot of fun all weekend. Newport Beach is a crazy place on 4th of July weekend!

We ate some yummy food, played in the ocean, soaked up some sun, and attended Gavin's blessing.

We love family.

December 1st

Here are a few pictures from a wonderful Thanksgiving:

Grandpa and Tayley

Michael & Jarom

Dave's Parents with us

The whole Turkey gang...

Dave and I had planned a small Thanksgiving (just the 2 of us). But, as usual,

our turkey group quickly grew. We were grateful to have Cami & Cosette join us. (They stayed to help me put up the Tree too!). Then, Dave's parents did not make their annual trip to Utah for Thanksgiving, so of course, they joined us too. My brother Jarom came along for some grub, and my 2 brothers Michael & Mark joined us for dessert.

We were especially lucky last minute to have Carissa, Daron, Tayley, Gannon, & baby join us with Chris and Cameron. It was truly a treat to get to hang out with them...we really enjoyed getting to know them better. We love having family join us!

I am thankful for Family.

Idaho fun!

Chicks watching pidgeons.

Lots of water fun!

Some Shootin' the breeze (ok...clay pidgeons)

A little mud on the tires....

Some light refraction....oooh, ahhh.

Some dirt biking.

And lots of kickin' back.

Oh, and Michele had to remember how to wakeboard. (It had been too long).

Dave never forgets how to waterski.

More Chelan/Elder Family Reunion Photos

Isn't Kaelin cute? Even when she's eating her life jacket?

(This was before she fell asleep on the boat. It seemed like little kids loved to fall asleep on the boat or on the waverunners--it must be the rocking motion and the vibration of the motor).

Too funny.

Tracy the wakeboarder.

Charlie's Crazy tricks.
(You're supposed to hold onto the rope and actually LAND the trick, silly!)

Look at the "air" Adam got!

Nate loved "driving" the boat. Anytime we were stopped and switching

out skiiers, he would look to see if anyone was watching, then sneak up to the

captain's chair and pretend.

Charlie tells Nate not to worry.

Mike & Kevin on the waverunner.

These 3 silly boys led a rousing version of "Hap-PY Birth-DAY to You" to Mom.

It was her birthday on Tuesday while we were there and they each too turns singing one syllable of the song. It was hillarious!

Mallory and "Ricky Stix" (that's Braxton's band name)

Steve & Lorene.

We miss having them living in Washington with us.

I still have tons more pictures to post. We had a really great time.

There were tons of fun things we did that I didn't take pictures of either.

Volleyball games, Hot tubbing, Lake View Drive-in, and the Drama.

(No family reunion is complete without a little drama right?)

Chelan pics for Dad's DVD

Steve, Braxton & Lorene

Kaelin & Tracy

The whole gang

Katie & Krystal

Kaelin & Momma

Lorene Skiing

Russ tubing

Silly Steve with Dad

Steve & Colby

Tracy Wakeboarding

Crazy Charlie

Adam getting some air!

Nate driving!?!

Joan & Mom

Daniel & Ellie

Krystal & Dasha

Chris was flying!

Chris & Daniel hang on!

Dad: just right click on each photo and click "Save as". Then rename it whatever you want!

Love you!