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Magen's Bay

St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

September 2009

St. Thomas, USVI

Several months ago Matt won a competition for Instructor of the Quarter. As a reward for winning this he got to go on a teaching trip to St. Thomas. I got to go along with him. He had to work a few days while we were there but it was such a wonderful trip. We spent time snorkeling, shopping, drinking virgin pina coladas and relaxing on the beach. The island was so beautiful. The water was incredible. Seriously a trip of a lifetime. We missed the kids but Grandma and Grandpa got to come and stay with them. Without them this wouldn't have been possible.

The view from our room. Incredible to wake up to this every morning.

These CrAzY wild iguanas were everywhere. This is about as close as I would get to them. They didn't look very pleasant. (thank goodness for a zoom lens)

Isn't he a looker?

This is the group that we were there with.

the boys @ Magen's Bay

the girls @ Magen's Bay

This picture just makes me laugh. I love him so much. I loved being able to spend some precious time together before he leaves.

Thank you Matt, for everything...
i love you

9.09.09

at 9:09 a.m.

this is what we were doing. A little chocolate milk, a blankie and Dora.

Part 2

FOOTBALL 2009

Football season has begun. What a different world high school football is. The crowds are amazing. The team is doing great.

James has been able to play both JV and Varsity.

We love watching him.

James getting 'put it' his first Varsity game. We won.


JV vs. Searcy
We won.
Go Panthers!

Just a side note. One of the best things about football season is that it is a sign fall is coming right?!? Not here. It is still a little too warm and the bugs are out of control. Myles LOVES football. Loves the game. Loves cheering for James. But there is no denying that he loves to kill the bugs. That's my boy.

September 2009 Part 1

On August 26th my dad had a heart attack. It was a really scary time. The hardest part was being so far away and just feeling helpless. After some juggling and figuring out the logistics of it all I was able to head up to Missouri with Jessie, Liam and Myles. Matt was in DC working and James had to stay home. Within a couple of days 17 of us had gathered. Matt flew into Kansas City to meet up with us. We were just missing a couple of people (and they were definitely missed). My dad came through his surgery wonderfully. We were able to spend some much needed time with family. I am so thankful for my family and all the miracles that happened that weekend. By the way, my dad is doing great. He looks amazing and was cracking jokes in no time at all. Next time how about we just PLAN a family reunion?

the siblings

Jesse, Megan, Gary, Susan, Richard and Erin

Uncle Richie took all the little kids down to the park.

He bought them all ice cream.

They had a blast.