So Mexico...

WAS AMAZING!!!!

It was incredible to share this trip with my mom and girls too. OUR first family vacation, the begining of a great new tradition for us, for sure!!!

(yeah I have to pairs of sunglasses on...) I was holding TIA'a...lol

So we Bought a Camper this Summer, decided it was about time to get out and do stuff like we use to. We got stuck in a rut there for a while, where were weren't doing a whole lot. We have missed going on the weekends. So now we have out little Vacation Home on Wheels. Big Enough to fit all of us PLUS Grandma!!! Our First Outing was a easy one, we went to the Cabin on Mille Lacs for the 4th of July... It was SO SO SO much fun, the kids Played in the Water the whole weekend, Jet-Skiiing, Tubing, Fishing... (Plus my Cousin's Girlfriend welcomed their First Baby) what an exciting Time... Nothing Better than Family Fishing Fun with Friends!!!

So we took this Picture at Tia's Grad party, we don't take many family pics, just cause we are all such goof balls and can never get it where we are all looking or making a straight face. This one was nice, I will probably treasure it forever!!!

I am sad that Tia is graduated and all growed up, but I am also happy that she is going to make it in the big world. She has such drive and determination that I know she will do good and make it far, SHE deserves it!! like I have always Said "We are very Proud"

Kennedy has been doing Great too ( I always have to get a blurp in about her) She has a tough time with the really humid days, but still goes strong. She is Playing Summer Soccer, and has 2 hockey Camps all Summer, so is will be good to go when the Hockey Season Starts, Plus I think she is going to try Soccer At School this Fall... OH YEAH she is Going into 7th GRADE..AUGH!!! she turns 12 on July 25th... We are going to to to the Wild Mountian for the Day - and then we are headed to our Friends Camper (Seasonal) with our Camper for the weekend of her Birthday - SO WE ARE GOING TO PARTY!!! Kennedy usually goes to Fargo with Grandma Sharon and Great Grandma Bonnie for a few days in July to See Great Grandma Bonnie's Aunts (yeah thats right my Grandmas AUNTS) But I guess this year they are not going to be able to make that trip, Maybe later in the Fall...

Hope everyone's summer is WONDERFUL... Stay Safe and Healthy!!! LOVE ME (jett)

Here is Brent and Kennedy at Tia's Grad Party... and a few friends playing games,...

Here is Tia and Kennedy at the Night of Graduation, all grown up and ready for anything!!

Well Oh my gosh it has been for ever since I updated, life just get away from me I tell ya.

So Tia is all graduated from high school, with honors, and ready to take on the world. She is still working for Carrie Johnson, but also just obtained a job at the Sartell Gold Course. She wants to enjoy the heck out of life and the summer, before she is old and has to pay for real life.

She decided to stay in town and attend Saint Cloud State, for at least the first year. So so far she will be occupying our basement, she really wanted to move out, and a few things fell through. So we will let her stay at home and live her life... she is an adult now, so now is the time to live it up.

Kennedy is in Soccer this summer and playing hockey, two of her favorite things todo, so she will keep us busy with running and watching, I love it..

We decided we missed going camping, we always can go to the Cabin, but having out own place gives us flexability...so we bought a camper, just a 2004 Pop-up, sleeps 8, that way Grandma and Kennedy (and a friend can be with). 4th of july will be our first outting, and should be fun, just like always... boating, tubing, fishing - enjoying friends and family, thats what it is all about!

I will try to keep better updates, life won't pass me by just yet...oh yea, amoungst it all I turned 40, Go FIGURE...

2008-2009 Sauk Rapids Storm Dance Team (absent Brianna Tvedt)

and all their awards and recognitions, what a great season these girls have had.

Storm Dance Team-Misti, Shyla, Megan, Tia 2008-2009 Seniors

So Tia's had her Dance Banquet this past weekend, what fun it was, and Sad..Being this it her last Hurrah....what a fun ride this past year was between the ups and downs of normal girls stuff, it was Awesome.

I can't believe all the "lasts" we are experiencing, it is so odd!! I will be ok though, you watch!!

Kennedy tried out for a AAA Hockey Team these past two weekends, she had a blast skating with some of the girls that were not on her team last year (being we had 2 U12 teams). She skated her heart out, unfortunately she didn't make the team (too many politics with that whole issue) but she did have fun, and that is what it is all about for her. She will be playing soccer this summer again, and be attending many camps for Hockey, along with Speed and Stength at School. We try to keep her busy, cause she gets bored quickly, especially if she has nothing going on.

Brent and I are well, we are busy planning some vacations and fun stuff to do this summer. We are hoping to go on a Bigger Family Vacation next Christmas, with us and my mom.

Kennedy made the "B" Honor Rol this trimester...and Tia made the "A" Honor Roll which is something we strive to have our kids do... And one Last think, Tia took 1st Place at the STATE DECA CONFERENCE in March, and she is headed to NATIONALS in California April 27. WOW is all Brent and I can say, we don't know where that girl gets her Drive...but we are proud.

Be SAFE, and HAPPY 'start' of SPRING!!!

Kennedy and Rachel were the Captains Team, Kennedy is such a team Player and leader, I am so proud of her. Hockey has made her grow so much.

Here is Kennedy, in her last game of the season, she didn't play the last Month, due to being ill..

This past weekend has been wonderful, not only did I get to spend good quality time with my girls and Brent, but My aunt and a few cousins came over along with some friends and we had a great afternoon, laughing and chit chatting...

Us "girl" cousins are planning a Casino Night at Treasure Island, it is going to be so much fun, we don't get together much anymore, so for us to get together for the night, I CAN'T Wait.

Then comes Sunday Morning, and I am on the computer, and one of my Cousins from My dad's side contacted me to chat, I was thrilled, the amazing internet keeps me connected with everyone. Life is just too short to let those close to us fall through the cracks. I even Chatted with an Friend in the Phillipines this morning, how weird is that, who would have thought that you could just chat across the world as if you were sitting on the phone...

My mom is settling in good with being with out a job, we are helping her out alot with things. She get so bored, so keeping busy is very important.

Happy Week Everyone...HUG your KIDS (before you know it they will be graduating and going to college!!!)

Tia Dancing at State at the Target Center, this was so amazing... She is in th Front

Tia showing everyone what she is made of, this was the ultimate reward of 15 years of dance

My shining STAR, Brent and I were so Proud of her and All her Accomplishments...

State JAZZ Photo - their song was "Kiss" and they performed it on 2/14/2009

Coach Lauren, Head Coach Teresa, Jo Hanna, Stevie Lee, Dayna, Coach Sara

Carrie, Danielle, Kenzie, Cassidy

Senior Misti, Senior Shyla, Senior Megan, Senior Tia

What an amazing weekend we had. Dance is done for Tia, she is sad and happy all together. She is onto new adventures... Kennedy is done with the season for Hockey, they had a rough one, but really she had a blast, and that is what it is all about... she will attend a few camps this summer and play soccer...

We are still working on Kennedy getting all better, she is not 100%,but getting there. It is almost as if we are dealing with a baby again, with all her illnesses... We hope all our friends and family stay HEALTHY... eat you vitamins...

Spring is coming upon us fast, we can't wait...PROM, GRADUATION...

Kennedy is doing awesome, she has really come around with her "WHOOPING COUGH" and we are at 90% better, she is going to hockey Practice tonight, it has been a while, but she wants to be out there, she can't stand not going.

As most of you know for Tia. the SR STORM VARSITY DANCE TEAM made it To State in Jazz,. Tia will be dancing at the Target Center on February 14, 2009, Brent and I are so excited for her. One of our Friend told us that there is nothing like seeing your Childs up on th Jumbo Tron, can you even imagine it, I will for sure Video tap it and take tons of Pictures. This is it.. This is one of those amazing milestones that all those years and years of dances is for...

So Tia recorded a commericial for the Radio Station 104.7 KCLD for Carrie Johnson Bridal/Prom by Carrie (her employer) it was so fun going there and watching her do her thing. After they were all done and the 30 sec. Commercial was on the Radio, they called her back in to add more to it, and suggested that maybe she might want to job shadow/Intern there, I know Go FIGURE right.. but thats Tia, got to get into everything... We are really proud of everything she does!!

Kennedy still is under the Weather, not playing Hockey yet, she is fighting this virus off, but we are getting there. She misses hangin with her friends, but it is for the best (she doesn't get that)

This weekend is Tia's Last Dance Competition, SECTIONS, if they make top 4 The Team goes to state, which is the weekend of Feb 13th, it would be so exciting for the team to make it to state, especially for Tia, being a Senior.

So this Past Weekend Jan 16-18 we were in Mankato for a Hockey Tournament, My Mom came with. Kennedy's team did ok, they won their first game, and it has been a rough year, so that Win was Big.

Kennedy really ended up being sick the whole weekend, we ended up in the ER on Saturday, cause when Kennedy would cough she would choke (yeah that was nice) her lips turned blue and that was about it for me. So we Checked out the Mankato Hospital and ER, now we are good, when (if) Tia goes there...lol

She ended up getting Pertussis (form a whooping cough) but with out the Bark. It has been great, we have been home with her all week, but nothing better than hangin out at home to get better.

Tia had a Dance Competition in Eden Prairie and the varsity Jazz Team took Second... AWESOME, only 2 more competitions before Sections and crossing our fingers that they make it to State, they have it in them... I am hoping!!

So after the sucky weeek, I am hoping for the weekend and loooking forward to the beginning of next week and getting all back to normal.

IT IS OFFICIAL - - - TIA HAS BEEN ACCEPTED TO MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY - MANKATO..........COME AUGUST 2009 SHE WILL ME MOVING TO MANKATO ----

WE (brent, me, and grandma sharon0 ARE REALLY SAD, BUT REALLY PROUD OF HER, WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGH I WOULD HAVE A CHILD ATTENDING A 4 YEAR COLLEGE. SHE WANTS TO MAJOR IS SPORTS/BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/MARKETING/ADVERTISING, AND MINOR IN PHOTOGRAPHY..

GO TIA FAYE!!!!!!!!!