THE SHOW MUST GO ON!!

On December 18th Madison had a singing recital. Ironically, just before they were to perform the power went out throughout Temecula. The group was able to improvise and perform with a battery operated boom box but without a microphone and lighting. Although dark, over 50 people listened and were still able to get in the Christmas Spirit! Here is Madison singing "Winter Wonderland".

"VINTAGE VOICES" XMAS PERFORMANCE

On December 15th, 2011 Meridian and the other "Vintage Voices" from Vintage Hills Elementry performed in a Christmas recital.

MADISON TURNS 14!!!

Madison turned 14 years old on Nov 3rd. It was celebrated by a roller skating party with several of her best friends. Happy Birthday Madison!!

MERIDIANS HAWKS SOCCER PARTY

On 10/9/2001 Meridian finished the fall soccer season with an awards pizza party. Here she is with her coach getting her medal and pictures. Also pictured are 6 of the 13 girls that were on this years team.

SPOOKY! HALLOWEEN 2011

Here they are: Jason, Candy Corn Witch and Justin Bieber

HALLOWEEN 2011

MERIDIAN DOES CHEERLEADING CAMP

On October 8th, 2011 Meridian had a cheerleading camp with the Temecula Valley High School cheerleaders. Over the following weekend the girls showed off there practice moves at the TVHS football game.

1ST DAY OF SCHOOL 2011

Madison and Meridian had there first day of school on August 11th. Madison (13) with friend Karter has gone on to 8th grade while Meridian (10) started 4th grade.

MERIDIAN TURNS "10" WITH HAWAIIN LUAU

Meridian turned 10 years old on July 30th! She had over 9 girls and this years theme was a Hawaiin pool party luau. She and the girls had a great time. Even Madison and some of her friends Karter, Kaylee and Ema helped with the festivities.

BRI VISITS FROM PITTSBURGH 2011

Bri made her annual visit to her old stopping grounds to visit Madison. She visited for several weeks and Madison and Brianna did quiite a bit during her time here. They went to Disneyland, the beach with friends, the mall, a family fun center called Mulligan's, bowling and lastly just hung out here at home. As always it was hard to seperate them. Until next year!

DAD'S DAY AT THE "STORM" BASEBALL GAME

The girls suprised Dad with a barbaque and baseball game at the Lake Elsinore Storm. the Storm are the "Single A" affiliate to the San Diego Padres. It was a great day for a ballgame! Why do I have an Anaheim Angel hat on you ask? that's a good question!

COUSIN BRANDON GRADUATES HIGH SCHOOL!!

Brandon graduated high school on June 12th,2011. Laurie, Madison and Meridian went up to Spokane to see his graduation. Uncle Dan and Aunt Arlene drove up from Seattle as well. Congrats Brandon!

GOODBYE DAD 5/29/11

Watching from Heaven!!!

UNCLE BRAD VISITS RIDDY'S SCHOOL

We were very fortunate to have Uncle Brad visit our house and Meridian's school while he was out to help with Grandpa. Here you see them in the Classroom and outside before Friday's flag salute. Uncle Brad was so tired keeping up with Riddy, cause as we know, Riddy is non-stop 24/7.

GIRLS IN SUMMER SPORTS CAMP 2011

Madison and Meridian were enrolled in there first ever sports camp. Madison was in a Lacrosse camp while Meridian was in soccer camp. They both look forward to playing. Here is Meridian showing her moves on her recent "Black Beasts" team for ages 8 to 10 years.

RECITAL AT VINTAGE HILLS ELEMENTRY 2011

Meridian and her 3rd grade classmates performed a recital called "Sea To Shining Sea" during there last week of school. You can't miss her, she is the one with the big flower in her hair. Also pictured is Madison and her friend Hanna.

AMERICAN GIRL TEA IN TEMECULA

The Temecula library sponsored an American Girl Tea " Celebrating Friendships and Reading". Meridian and her friend Annebelle had a great time.

HAPPY EASTER 2011!!

RIDDY ROLLERSKATING

Here are 2 shots of Riddy rollerskating. She uses our next door neighbors driveway as her roller rink. Our neighbors are never home so she has plenty of time to practice.

MADISON PERFORMS IN SINGING COMPETITION

Madison (13) performed in her first singing competition. The song was "Somewhere Thats Green", from the Rocky Horror Picture Show. During the awards ceramony Madison received a High Gold Achievement award for her song.

NEW AND IMPROVED KITCHEN!!!!

During the past few months the Temecula Crew have been in the process of upgrading our kitchen. Here are several before and after shots..

MERIDIAN IS "MIA HAMM"

Meridian had a written and oral biography report and decided to do her report on soccer great Mia Hamm. Although hard to hear because of other students doing their talks, here she is as Mia Hamm. Also pictured is Meridian's teacher Mr Borgeson and some of her friends.

WORKING ON THE RANCH

Several months ago Madison looked into volunteering at a nonprofit rescue horse ranch located in Murrieta. The ranch holds about 30 horses,some were show and racing horses in there time. The horses range from age 2 to 40 years old. Several of the retired horses were also scheduled to be euthanized, but because of the ranch, these horses can now live out the rest of there lives here on the ranch. Pictured are Madison and Meridian and Madison's 2 friends Emma and Hailey.

MADDY AND EMMA "DRESSIN UP" AT HOME

Maddy and friend Emma dressed up and did a video skit on the computer. They also included Riddy and friend Annabelle to be in the cast as well. Fun times at home!