8/22/08

MORE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!!


We continued Russ' Birthday Celebration at a local hotel. When you arrive for dinner they bang a gong to announce your entrance. It is a yummy buffet with many desserts, some of them are really tasty!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RUSS!!







Russ' favorite cake-Italian Creme Cake and opening presents and cards.

8/8/08

08-08-08 OUR 33RD ANNIVERSARY!!


Russ and Sydney celebrated their 33rd Wedding Anniversary on 08-08-08!! Time sure flies when you're having fun! We're looking forward to 33 more years!!

8/2/08

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELLI!!







Kelli's birthday started with a trip to the cow market with our language teacher, Khruu Too. Aubrey learned to play "Happy Birthday" on the guitar. We also went to Swensen's ice cream for a "Firecracker Birthday Dessert".

WE HAD SOME SPECIAL VISITORS!!

We were pleased to have Bob and Simon come to visit. Incredible stories and spending time together!!


FOURTH OF JULY AT THE EMBASSY
















We celebrated Independence Day on July 3rd at the American Embassy. No Dr. Pepper this year, but still good hot dogs and Mug Root Beer!!

WE'RE BACK HOME!!

Here we are back home--at the Chiang Mai Airport!! Pam and Stacey met us at the airport!!

OUR LAST MEAL IN THE STATES

This was taken at our last meal in the states. Our sweet waitress brought us a "Good bye America" dessert!!

SAYING GOODBYE TO FAMILY IN CALIFORNIA




We went to spend a few days with Russ's family before we left. They made yummy homemade ice cream and cake!!

KELLI DOING WHAT SHE DOES BEST--TEACHING!!


Kelli had the pleasure of going to Candil Hall where she used to teach pre-K and tell the kids about the customs and culture in Thailand.

FAVORITE PICTURES OF TANNER AND HUNTER
















The only words that come to mind are; precious, adorable, delicious, kisses, hugs....

WORKING ON THE BACKYARD




Tanner helping Daddy and Grandpa landscape the backyard!

MILKSHAKES--A FAMILY TRADITION




One of the kids favorite memories is of going to Poppa's and Grandma's for homemade chocolate milkshakes. Rusty keeps the tradition by following Poppa's recipe!!

THANKSGIVING DINNER AND CHRISTMAS GIFT EXCHANGE IN JUNE




We decided to go ahead and celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas since we wouldn't be in the states. We had turkey, dressing and all the trimmings. And then we exchanged $1 gifts--we had a great time!! We also had a Photographer come to take family pictures!!

GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS?!?!?!







Tami, Kelli and Candace are getting ready for our Christmas in June gift exchange!!

KELLI'S BIRTHDAY WAS "TEA LIGHTFUL"




We surprised Kelli with an Early Birthday Celebration with some of her friends at a Special Tea Shoppe.

HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY MOM!!


We celebrated Sydney's Mom's 70th Birthday on June 13 th!!

THE COFFEE ARRIVES!!






We shipped 660 pounds of coffee from our farmers in Thailand to Vegas.
We had it roasted and bagged. It is being sold in two cafes in Vegas.
Sharing about "Coffee With a Story"
"Coffee With a Story" Label

CHILLIN' AT SPRING MOUNTAIN RANCH





We went to Spring Mountain Ranch
to see the musical
"Beauty and the Beast".
As you can see when the sun went
down it got a little chilly!!

8/1/08

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

Aubrey and Kelly...
The David Family...
Aubrey!?!?






EVEN MORE CABIN PICTURES!!


THE FAMILY!!
Playing SPOONS!!
Singing around the campfire!!
Wild Riders!!