The Wii and Rock Band

The games of the season at the Smith household were the Wii and Rock Band something or other. (The Rock Band was actually my sister's family's gift but they brought it over for us to try out) So Denae and I are actually boxing here and let me tell you this is nothing like the actual boxing that I do. I had my perfect form down and Denae knocked me out. What's up with that. Mom kicked everyone's butt at bowling though. Dad even got into playing tennis.I was told that my brother Russell has great form at the bowling, but unfortunately he wasn't there for me to witness this.

Carson and Mike got a little carries away with the Dennis because some wood was missing from mom's cabinet that night. Mom wasn't too happy.















Cory and KJ totally rocking out on the guitars. Actually I'm just advertising for SUVA volleyball here. I finally got the hang of it after we were booed of the stage trying to get a Willie Nelson song put together. I was better at the 80's rock band songs.

THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS

I realize this is a late post, but better late than never. It was wonderful to be at HOME for the holidays. Being at the home where I grew up and seeing my parents and grandparents is always a treasure for me because I don't visit very often. This year, I couldn't help but feel the real meaning of Christmas as our entire family decided to give Christmas to a well needed family. Each member of my family was given an assignment as to who they were to buy for. As we were driving to this family's home I couldn't help but get a little emotional because this family has so much less than I do and to see the children's faces as we kept bringing gift after gift into their small home was truly spectacular. The gifts took up more than their small trailer's front room and the mother just kept thanking us over and over. It was truly a memorable Christmas.

Cattle Call 2008

Cattle Call weekend is probably the first time that I return home after six months without a visit home. I love going home for Cattle Call. It reminds this City Slicker lady where she grew up and that coming from a small town is not so bad. So many of our country's traditions start in small towns and I'm very proud to be from one. GOD BLESS THE U.S. of A. Another reason for my return home at this time of year is because it's not over 100 degrees, however it was plenty hot standing out on the sidewalk watching the parade. Even though I've been to almost everyone for the last 30+ years there is always something different. This year my brother was on a float for a hair dresser's salon. He was looking very cowboyish with his chaps and all. I couldn't resist a picture.







The rodeo was good as well. Dad again paid for awesome seats, even though he doesn't attend the rodeo anymore. Thanks dad, love ya. The rodeo was very patriotic and the clown was new this year and hilarious. The sumo wrestlers had me rolling in box seat. They couldn't pay me enough to roll around in a dirt arena where cows and horses have been trapsing all afternoon long.







Last but not least, was returning home to mom's awesome homemade chili and cornbread. Nothing beats it.

Day at the Beach

I can't believe that this actually happened, but I got everyone from the office together down at the beach for a company picture. The pictures were taken November 7th, 2008 and it was 75 degrees outside with a surfing class out in the water. I don't even apologize for living in Southern California at all. Those that don't live here will just have to come visit. We all had a blast. This is the final picture that was inserted in our Christmas card for this year. I work with such great supportive people. I can't believe that I've been with Aquatic Design Group for 13 years now, time just seems to fly by. Check out our site for some of the awesome facilities that we have designed.