Nebraska Update

So today was totally awesome! We got to go to the Omaha Zoo, which is the second best in the nation (to San Diego's) and we saw some pretty wild animals.  The big guys from the foundation that funds this program nation-wide came to visit us and said (although they may say this to everyone) that in the 20 years one of the guys has been doing site visits ours was the best one yet.  If anyone wants to see ALL my pictures from Nebraska thus far and the awesome zoo animals... Here is the link to my web albums that have all this and other pictures in life

http://picasaweb.google.com/kylerussellgarrett

Where have cars like these gone?!

In our quest to get rid of the Tahoe (Awesome), and get something more fuel efficient (wah waaah), I came across one of the most beautiful cars of all time. The 1996 (yes '96 not '86) Buick Roadmaster Estate:

How come they don't make these wonderful family haulers anymore?! Gosh, I bet it gets great gas mileage too. Although, Michelle and I would be fighting over who gets to drive it. I bet if Natalie met a guy who was rolling in one of these, she'd instantly be in love. I don't think anyone could make this car cooler. And you know what? . . . . I'm pretty sure Steve Stevenson drives one of these.

Adam's Stomach Stuff

I went to the doctor's today and they said that maybe I am just a little too sexy for my stomach - which is why it is rebelling against me. No, they said that the blood tests and the ultrasound didn't turn anything up. So I will schedule an appointment for an endoscopy in order to see what the deal is. At least I am losing weight because my stomach hurts more if I eat more. So I am consuming about 800 to 1000 calories a day which is resulting in rapid weight loss. I am losing like 10 lbs. per week. I can't wait to be able to eat again so I can get back up to my ideal weight of 450 lbs! Psych! Maybe my body is just imposing a dieting mechanism. Thanks for your concern and prayers.

Com muito amor e carinho,
Adam

Borderline Amazing Carseat Traveling Thingy

I was on my friend's blog and she just went on a trip with just her and her two kids. She was raving about how awesome this was - theportablebaby.com/gogokidz.html - to all of you traveling parents - check it out! Not much else going on in Vegas - I think the heat is finally here to stay. Yeah!

Love,
Natalie

Some Fine Points of NE

I would like to first let everyone admire the stereotypical Nebraska native that is our bus driver, his name is Rick. Take a minute to let that soak in with all it's glory and beauty. Ok, now on to the good stuff. Second pic is myself taking impressions of another student here from cali with the aid of a first year dental student. The third is my bowling team that dominated at, you guessed it, West Lanes in Omaha, NE. And last but certainly not least is the gang (my gang) at the College World Series watching Gerogia come back in the 8th inning to pull off a 4-3 victory over Stanford. Well I'm having so much fun here it should be illegal in such a territory known as Puerto Rico. I was going through all the pictures I have here just after three weeks and can honestly say that although it will be good to be home, I will truly miss this place and all the aweosme people I've met, experience of a lifetime.

I just got done doing my workout..we also have P90X! we've had it for a while and i've lost about 20 pounds!! Not much new that my mom probably hasn't updated you on i'm sure, mostly wedding stuff. i'm going to start school again in september, 600 more hours then i'll be able to take my master esthetician test! Ryan also starts school in august. Our plan is to move to Vegas next summer although my parents are not to thrilled about it. Jaylon is having his tear duct procedure done on the 25th so no more goopy eye!! i'm a little nervous because they have to put him out but grandpa gave him a blessing so i know he'll be fine. Not much else going on with us Jaylon is just getting big and has quite the personality. Love you all.

Maggie

i combed out jaylons hair..its so long
his pose when he even sees the camera!

Cal"s turn

Cal with his Bob the builder hat. The 2nd pic is him touching some car's hood ornament for luck. He has stopped, but for a couple of weeks when we would be in a parking lot, every car we passed he would have to give it a touch. Another obsession of his is playing in the car-he doesn't just like it-you have to peel hime out of the car. So that's Cal's latest. Alison-it's good to see you posting!!! nothing else happening! Andrea

This just in . . . .

Yesterday was a special day as it was the first time I ever spent over $40 fillin' up my tiny gas tank in the Civic. I think I put in like 9.6 gallons and it was like $40.44!! Yay. The bright side? I do get 29 mpg around the city even with the AC on. Our Tahoe is a different story, but that thing has been seeing a lot of garage time lately.

Mom and Dad just left yesterday after a long Utah-Vegas tour. It was fun having them around. I tried, but I couldn't find any sweatshop work for Mom to do. Dad hung out at the strip one night with Bob Ball and he didn't come home until like 6:30 the next morning. But I'm sure he had fun. They made the long trip for Matt and Tanner's respective graduations. Congratulations to both of you fellas!

Alison, where are the pics of the liquid poop extravaganza? I don't know if I believe the whole stroy without some evidence. Also, Garrett's pose would be painful for the man bits especially if the concrete was cold.

Kyle looks like he's having a good time. That will be a really good experience. Hopefully Kyle doesn't get hurt by one of the 473 daily tornados - the weather back there is craysay! Well, that's it from here. Love to all!!

Now I'm not a man, but I can't think this would be comfortable... This little nudity was due to strippage necessecitated by huge liquid poop extravaganza. Fortunately we were outside and Garrett was standing, otherwise... YOWZA! As it was, I have to give kudos to Crocs. So many conveniences associated with these little rubber shoes, including a runny poop catcher. Down the leg and into the shoe where it stays until you hose it off. It's the simple things... It was Isabella's last day of 1st grade today. The girls are swimming right now as it is finally a beautiful day... swimming, fighting, swimming, fighting... this is going to be a long summer, but at least I have a break from homework assignments. That would be the homework I have to nag her to do and the homework I have to do for her. See below my recent assignment. She (translation me) was to make a box car for a drive-in movie. The child had to be able to carry it themselves and to sit in it during the movie. My friend told me that some parents really get into it... um yes that would be the parents that made the car with a seat and wheels that really rolled and then of course Isabella's friend's father is an engineer so the lights on her car really worked. So much for my tulle covered wrapping paper tubes that served as bumpers.


This is little Olivia receiving her gold medal following her performance at Little Gym. She is verrrry excited about it. As well she should be. The skill and level of difficulty... I thought for a moment I was in China. Can it be? Am I at the Olympics? But seriously, it is so adorable to see her get so excited. I am especially excited because we get to go to Isabella's performance today. But before that I must tend to my garden. That would be the tomato plants and various other vegetables we planted yesterday. I am gettin all prepared so I shant be fearin. I've been working on my food storage, ok, "thinking about working on it", "working on it", however you want to put it, anyway, Lisa came and stayed for a few days and got me all motivated so I'm gettin on it. Must run and do my most favoritest thing in the whole wide world... LAUNDRY!

BLS Training

These are some pictures from BLS training, basic life support. We learned how to administer CPR using mouth to mouth, breathing barriers, and breathing bags on adults, children, and infants. We also learned how to use AED, (I think they're called automated electircal devices) but anyway I now have a little card that says I am and efficient healthcare provider and can administer certain life-saving procedures, so the family is in luck!

Gabrielle's latest trends

Yea! I love seeing all the posting! It really is cool to hear from everyone and see pics. Kyle I'm glad you're having a good 'ol time. Aren't the storms awesome!? I loved thunderstorms-I miss them. When I saw Carson's pic I started laughing so hard thinking about that one time in Paso when Grant was getting slightly annoyed because tyler wouldn't pull his tooth out and it was hanging by a thread, so he tid a string to it, but told he would NOT pull it, but he did anyway (what kind of psychological impact did that have on him Grant? Tell Leslie to open up a slot so he can discuss it with her) and it didn't come out!!!! Tyler was NOT happy. So I guess that's pretty mean that I was laughing, but i'm laughing right now as I type this. So we're enjoying the summer, Gabrielle has been in swimming lessons and she's doing really well. Luke is officially up and running in his new office. Cal is liking going to the pool too and that's about it. Nothing really new with me-I'm enjoying all the little things, the sun, hanging out with my friends at the gym/pool, getting ready to go to Hawaii in less than 2 weeks with Luke's family-that will be fun. Some explanation for the pics. Gabrielle was doing socks on her hands for a while, and wearing my silky blue sash for a while, her newest thing is wearing my little apron that just goes around your waist, but wearing it as a skirt, she wore it to the gym today-I'll get a pic soon-when she first put it on she said, "OOH I look like a stepmother!". Some Bob the Builder pics too ( Cal's b-day present that she loves). Oh and then a couple pics of her when I blew dry her hair straight-I think she looks so old and sophisticated with it like that. I'll post some cal pics too, but Gabrielle is really wanting to play ponies on the computer! Love everyone!! Andrea

Carson Funnies

Hi all! In-laws are aloud to blog too...right?? :) Kidding! Carson lost his first tooth last night and it was so funny! Brady and I were trying to tie a piece of dental floss around his loose tooth so he could tug on it to get it out. When I was trying to tighten the knot, it popped out! It didn't hurt and barely bled, he was very worried about that...but here is a pic...enjoy Kyle!! :) Plus, the other photo is of him taking the sharpie to his toilet seat and permanently writing in the alphabet or whatever message he intended...on the toilet seat!?!? Goofy kid, I had to try hard not to laugh when I was scolding him. Too cute to pass up, will end up in a scrapbook somewhere. One final cute photo of Gabrielle, Carson, and Cal from a while ago when they were over for dinner...Carson loves his cousins!

Other than that, we're just hanging out for the summer, nothing too crazy. Grant is excited to be in his new office and getting it all setup! It's nice that he's able to charge higher rates now that he's licensed too!

Take care...love all of you! We're excited to see everyone at Christmas! - Lisa

This is me in Nebraska after we got our white coats! Lookin official! I'm having a blast out here! Also I included a picture of me and a friend eating good ol' Nebraska corn during a good ol' Nebraska storm... I am having so many neat experiences and will eventually get to shadow at the ER and at dental offices during these six weeks.... I will keep everyone updated! Yee-haaa!!