HAPPY EASTER!!

The Crew visited Grandpa and joined up with the Carlson's in Palm Springs on April 11th. We all had a chance to visit Mom's mausoleum with Tawnya reading a little quote about the rememberence candle which is to be lit every year on Mom's birthday. The cousins had a great time searching for Easter Eggs and swimming at the Shadow Ridge.

THE CREW VISIT THE BIG APPLE!

During spring break the Temecula Crew traveled to NYC for some fun and excitement! This time around we stayed at the Marriott East Side Hotel on Lexington & 49th street. The Crew were just a few blocks away from Rockefeller Center, St Patricks Cathedral, Grand Central Station and of course the American Girl Store! We did a lot of walking uptown as well as downtown (little Italy, China town,Greenwich Village, etc). Madison and Meridian even skated at Rockefeller Center twice! The night before leaving we went to see "Wicked" at the Gershwin theater.

MADISON MAKES HONOR ROLL!

Madison made 2nd trimester honor roll and was also nominated for "Husky Hero" during flag salute earlier this month. Her teacher nominated her as "Husky Hero" for helping Samantha, a new student at Vintage Hills Elementry, become acclimated to her new school. She was also seen giving Samantha money (which Samantha did not have) to buy a book at the student book fair.

THE CREW AND SCHATANS GO TO HOLLYWOOD!

Last weekend, the Crew and the Schatan family went to Universal Studios. We spent the day touring the sets of Jaws, Bates Motel and Desperate Housewives to name a few. The next day we strolled Rodeo Drive and visited the Beverly Wilshire Hotel where Steve, in his younger years, worked 4 years as the Hotel Doorman. It was a great weekend for all!

MERIDIAN WINS "DRUG FREE" DRAWING CONTEST"

Meridian won the "drug free drawing contest" for Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades students this year. She was introduced in front of the school, given a "1st place ribbon"and the drawing was exibited in the multi-purpose room. Way to go Riddy!

IT'S JOG-ATHON TIME!!

The Jog-athon at Vintage Hills Elementry occurred on February 27th. Madison and Meridian both ran a whopping 13 laps. Here you see Meridian in the foreground getting ready for the start of her race and Madison positioning herself out of the gate. Also included is a picture of Madison with her 5th grade class and a picture of Meridian with the girls.

CARLSONS VISIT TEMECULA CREW

After two days of golfing in the city of Fallbrook the Carlson family headed up to visit the Temecula Crew prior to heading back up to Porter Ranch. It was nice for the cousins to get together after not seeing each other for awhile.