Aliza's Birthday

On March 14th Aliza turned 8 years old! It also happened to be the day she was getting baptized! We had friends over for desert and opened presents! She loved her art supplies and her brand new Scriptures!

Following tradition 8 things I love about Aliza! (it will be hard to keep it to 8)
1. She loves to read as much as I do!
2. She's so great with Animals!
3. She is always drawing me beautiful pictures
4. I enjoy watching her dance and play soccer!
5. She has such a tender heart!
6. I love that she's my little caboose!
7. I admire her quest for knowledge!
8. I absolutely love that she still wants to cuddle up with me a fall asleep!
Happy 8th Birthday Aliza!
We LOVE You!!!!

Ventura Pier

My Grandma has not seen the ocean in Decades!! (her words)
We took a drive down highway 126 looking at all the orchards and strawberry fields.
We walked down the Ventura Pier and had lunch overlooking the ocean.
It was a gorgeous day!

The Ventura Pier is the longest wooden pier in California. It was originally built in 1872.

Grandparents

My Mom, Dad and maternal Grandma came to town for Aliza's baptism.
I love that my kids can have a special relationship with their grandparents and a Great Grandma! We visited, played games and listened to stories of when they were young.
We had a great time!

My Mom and Dad and the kids.

My Grandma looks so great....she is 88 years old! She walks a mile every other day and gardens in the summer! Jordon was telling a friend his great-grandma was coming over and that she was 88 years old and can still walk! lol

Dance Award

Aliza and Taylor recieved their 5 year dance award. Aliza has been taking dance at Dance Studio 84 since just before she turned 3. They are currently taking jazz and tap with Ms. Carla. Her dance routines are always awesome!

Ms. Carla and Aliza

It was fun to have the grandparents their to see her receive her award!

The two Cuties with their awards! It they stay with it another 5 years they will do their dance solos when they are 13!

Roadshow 2009...A Nightmare Before Benediction

Jordon, Aralie and Hannah have worked for six weeks on our wards Roadshow. Jordon was on the committee to help plan and bring this night together.
We had 70 youth participate from our ward. April and Scott did a fabulous job getting all our youth involved in all aspects of the process. After many many hours of practice Saturday was the performance. It was a HUGE Success....many laughs and cheers were heard from the audience!

Jordon impersonating Michael Jackson...he had the moves!

Aralie bragging about her big beautiful hat!

Hannah in her dance scene!

Congratulations to the Castiac Ward for an

Awesome Performance!

State Cup

After two weeks of being rained out we finally were able to play soccer today.
We won 4-1. We move to final 16 now!
Go SCU Blue!

Hannah came close to making a header into the goal from a corner kick.

In the last half of the game...Hannah took four shots on goal...she didn't make any in but she was close. She must be saving them for the next game;-)

We won all three games this weekend! We are down to the final 8 for State Cup!

Go SCU Blue!!!!

ETA: Feb. 28, 2009....we won our first game even though we suffered terrible abuse by the other team. The Ref refused to control their dirty tatics and we ended up with a player with a broken arm. We then had the same ref for the second game. We ended the 0-0...then first 10min overtime was 0-0. With just a few minutes left in the second 10 min overtime...Hannah scored a beautiful goal on a cross pass. The ref blantantly gave the game away to the other team by calling bogus calls to give the two free shots. It was heartbreaking to lose a game that way. But we know our girls were No. 1!!! We came in third out ouf 124 teams!

Jordon Debut Hosting WRTV

Jordon is in the video production team at West Ranch TV. He usually does the behind the scenes stuff..intro's and camera work. Yesterday he finally took the plunge and sat in the anchor chair. Click on the link and watch...
http://westranchtv.com/2009/02/18/west-ranch-tv-february-18-2009/

Valentines Day Celebration

The Tujagues invited the "Cruise Group" down to El Coyote for an evening of Great Food and Fun with Friends. We indulged on some fabulous guacamole and yummy food. We all brought the story of how we met or were engaged. Then we tried to guess which couple fit the story. Rob won with the most right answers. The Muirs won the gift for the most years married! It was a Fantastic evening full of laughs!

Disneyland!

Sarah had not been to Disneyland in over 10 years, so we took her for a day of Magical Fun!. Sarah was so excited to go, her enthusiasm was adorable. It's fun to see that excitement in someone who is no a young child.

We spooked Sarah and Aliza in the caves going into Indiana Jones. We told them the picture is fuzzy because of the spirits that dwell there!

Sarah was so excited that she was driving the Jeep. We gave her a hard time about the crazy driving inside!

Space Mountain was the hit of the day!
We had a fantastic day!

Winter Formal

Jordon and his adorable girlfriend Sarah went to

West Ranch's Winter Formal.

After searching many stores for a dress, Sarah found one she loved!

She looked gorgeous!

This is Sarah's first formal, flowers and fancy dresses!

All smiles...they are so cute together.

Jordon is always a fan of the GQ shot!

They really do adore each other...young love!

The Happy Couple!

Daddy/Daughter Dance

Aliza's school had their first annual

Daddy/Daughter Dance.

Aliza has been more excited about this special night with her Daddy!

Even more than Christmas Eve! She has planned and talked about what she will wear, how they will dance and how she will wear her hair. Her was done in big ringlets and her new fancy dress.

They just melt my heart!

We even did a beautiful corsage!

She talked and talked about how much fun they had together!

I'm so happy they could share such a special evening together!

Party Dress!

Aralie was invited to a friends Bat Mitzvah. A very fancy affair to be sure. She looked so pretty in her new dress! What a smile!

BYU Idaho

Today Jordon received his official letter of Acceptance from

BYU Idaho.

He will attend the Fall/Winter Track. He will start school Sept. 10, 2009.

Congratulations Jordon!! We are very proud of your Accomplishment!

Go Vikings!