Happy 10 years Class of '98

We can't believe it has been ten years since high school! It seems to have flown by in the blink of an eye. We are so fortunate to have so many of the same friends we grew up with... and to still have each other!
























First Date!! (1994)


2008


Check out that creepy guy in the back!


Back in the Eldorado courtyard.


This is the message I wrote to our graduating class, back in '98.


Studs!



Babes!

Girls Day Out

One reason it was so nice to be in Albuquerque for so many days was the time I got to spend with my parents and friends. My mom, Kate, Lauren, Gracie, Gabby and I met up for a nice lunch at Flying Star. Gracie was hilarious and it was really nice for everyone to get to catch up. In my hectic schedule, I sometimes forget how nice it is to just relax and enjoy time with the people you love most.

La Luz... Here we come!

During my stay in Albuquerque, my dad invited me the hike to La Luz Trail with him. The trail is 7 miles long and stretches from the bottom to the top of the Sandia Mountains. Even though this is a very popular trail for New Mexico residents and visitors, I had never hiked it before. It is also a popular training ground for experienced runners looking for the ultimate challenge. My dad used to be one of them, back in his marathon days! Thanks for taking me, Dad!


We started hiking at about 6:45 AM to avoid the heat.


Just starting out.


Around mile 2, looking up.


We saw the most amazing shadow left from the flight path of an airplane. Look how the shadow appears to continue up into the sky.


A little break in the shade.


Crossing the rock slide.


Almost there... The tram station at the top was our destination.


The view from the top! Here comes our ride down.

Wedding Day!

The wedding finally came! Jeff's brother, Randy, and Delia tied the knot at 1:00 in the afternoon at Risen Savior Catholic Church in Albuquerque. Everyone looked beautiful and it was a very nice ceremony. The wedding party then went and took pictures at a Tamaya Resort, just north of Albuquerque. The resort has beautiful New Mexican architecture and great mountain views. The reception was held at Chamisa Hills Country Club in Rio Rancho. Everyone had a blast dancing the night away, spending time with friends and family and celebrating the new marriage! Congrats, Delia and Randy! We are so excited for you!


Randy and Delia!!


Leo, Jeff and Brian


Melanie, Delia, Diana and Gayle


The wedding party in the limo on the way to take pictures.


Delia with her mom and sister, right before the ceremony.


Katie, Jeff and Sarah (Jeff's cousin)

A day of relaxation...

On Friday, I went with Delia and other family and friends to the Tamaya Resort for a little poolside relaxing. The weather was overcast and cool but very refreshing.

Rehearsal dinner

The rehearsal dinner for Randy and Delia's wedding was hosted by Al and Juanita in their backyard. The weather was perfect and the dinner turned out great! Here are a few pics from the event:


Juanita and Delia


Diana, Delia and Melanie. Diana and Melanie were two of the bridesmaids.


Me and Veronica


Delia's dad, Gary, receiving a goat as a gag gift from the Hayden family.



















The neighborhood kids, all grown up!


Randy, checking out his new clubs from Delia.


Jeff with Delia's sister, Gayle, and her boyfriend, Daniel

Indoor soccer

Jeff is playing on an indoor soccer team with some people we met at the Lagger Party. The sports complex is 35 miles away!! but he is loving being back on the field. He also played outdoor soccer on a different team during April and May. I forced him to take this picture (like a kid on their first day of Kindergarten). You can tell he was thrilled. Click below to check out some of the action!

Swimming lessons

We have been trying to teach Daz and Sierra how to get out of the pool in case they fall in while we are not home. One would think that a dog would have the common sense to know how to get out of a pool but when we tested them by tossing them in, they both panicked and clung to the side, unsure of how to get out. We have been teaching them where the stairs are. Sierra has it down now but Daz is still learning. Obviously Jeff thought Sierra needed a little relaxing time since she had been working so hard!