Quick update....

Haven't posted in awhile and I have so much I need to write about. I have pictures from Halloween of Robert & my outfit this year, school and how ridiculous this semester has been, birthday parties, Bethany leaving for her mission, buying a new car in September and just random fun things we've done recently. I figured I'd type real fast since I had a few minutes to spare. Just this morning Robert, Jen and I went out to breakfast (which I haven't done in FOREVER!) and then went and saw New Moon. We had a great time, and I was really pleased with Summit's portrayal of the book. I have a big week ahead of me with papers, exams, Thanksgiving and my uncle, aunt and cousins coming into town!!!!!!! My cousin, Brittany just got off her mission and I can't wait to see her. There is just so much going on it sure is hard to keep up. Just wanted to say everything's great!

JDRF Walk 2009

"Michael's Crew 2009"

Every October for the past 3 years we have participated in the JDRF Walk to Cure Juvenile Diabetes. My little cousin, Michael was diagnosed when he was 3 and ever since our entire family's eyes have been opened and we have been very supportive in trying to find a cure. We walk on the West steps of the Capitol. Our tradition is wearing our classic Michael Crew T-shirts and dressing up as pirates since they are Michael's favorite! We dressed up the first year and it has been a theme for us every year. Even the other groups know to "look out for the pirates"!!!

We had a great time this year and encourage anyone who wants to join next year to please do so! It is truly a good family time and it is going towards a great cause! Also feel free to visit
michaelscrew.blogspot.com
for more events, upcoming info. or to hear about Michael's journey this year in advocating the cause to Congress, meeting the Jonas brothers, being on TV and the radio and more!!!!!

Here are just a few pictures from our fun weekend!

Michael and his doctor having a sword fight!

Meeting my new baby cousin for the first time!

The new and improved "Elk Grove Gale Gang"

The entire "Gale Gang" including:

Robert & myself
Mom, Dad, Ranse, Michael, Jen, Taylor, Reece, Heather, St John, Grandma, Reid, Uncle Darin, Sydney, Kristen, Uncle Ranse, Aunt Shelly, Joel

/Thanks goes to FastSigns for putting this together for us!

All of the cousins!!!

Uncle Darin and Ranse.

Here is a panorama of ALL the walkers for "Michael's Crew"!!!!

Terrors of the Sky...

This last Saturday, September 12th, Robert's brother and sister-in-law (Josh & Sarah) as well as the two of us ventured out to the Sacramento Airshow. We met up and took lightrail in for free! It was Robert's first ride so we had a lot of fun. Little did I know how excitement was to come. With their father being in the Air Force for 8 years, I believe, Robert & Josh grew up dreaming of planes and their "awesomeness".

If you want to see grown men act like six-year-olds again.....go to an Airshow!

Don 't get me wrong, these planes were amazing! Like nothing I've ever seen before! BUT to see a plane blast by men jump up and down exchange multi high-fives was priceless.

It was so fun to see Robert get so excited. I had no idea he knew SO MUCH about planes until we walked 10 more feet, saw another plane and he started telling me all of its best attributes and all of the P,B,F, 52, 22, 16, etc. It was crazy, but SO much fun!

I had a blast not only watc hing all these loud planes go by but I LOVED testing out my zoom!! these planes were moving so fast and so high but I think i got some great shots I wanted to share!

These performers were called "Wing Walkers". It was a girl that climbed up on the wing during flight and had no parachute or any safey equipment except for a simple lap belt.

In this picture she went by doing a headstand.

In this picture she is sideways with one leg hooked on the bar.

Upside down...with only a lap belt!

Standing and waving.

These guys were called the Patriots. Apparently there are only 30 of these in the world, so it was very rare and exciting that we got to see a B-2 Stealth Bomber.

This was a tribute to how far we have progressed with our U.S. Fighter Planes

This is the newest and best fighter plane yet. It's called an F-22 Raptor and it was remarkable to watch!

This picture below was a demonstration of what it would look like to open the bomb doors.


Here is one of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds in a steep climb. These pilots had some amazing tricks!!




They also had older and larger planes around to go look at, and some you could even go inside!





Here are more pictures of the Thunderbirds who are the main spotlight. As you can see, there are 4 flying one way, and a fifth flying in between the opposite way.

Here's a video of all 5 doing a perfect loop.

This is called....INSANE!

Husbands....

I have to say that I have

THE best,

ABSOLUTELY wonderful,

MOST thoughtful husband ever!!!!

I started school back up this last Monday and my schedule is C-R-A-Z-Y!! I get up at 6am, leave at 6:30 to make it to work by 7am. Then I work until 4pm just to drive to CSUS to make it to classes which last back to back until 8:20pm. THEN I get to enjoy a 30 minute drive home to my HANDSOME HANDSOME....did I mention HANDSOME husband!!!!

Needless to say I was a little stressed and nervous at the start of this week. I've really been worried about doing all my school work as well as keeping up the simple things around the house.

The first day of school, I find a little red lunch box in the fridge that says "For My Love". Robert had packed me lunch and dinner to help me last through the day. Let me tell you.....if you want an AWESOME lunch have Robert make it!

The next day I come home to a COMPLETELY cleaned house. Laundry folded & put away. Dishes done and in cupboards. NOTHING on the floor. A MADE BED!!! I was so completely surprised! Not to mention that he had already made a lunch for the very next day for me.

Robert is so caring and selfless. He loves me more than anyone else does.....and the best part is he shows it in his actions.

I wouldn't trade my honey for anything else in the world.