HOpPPppPppPPPpY SPRING!
Yes, I know. It's been a really long time since I've updated the blog. But after a crazy Christmas season, the Cuilliers got back to just kinda hanging out and laying low. Well. Sort of.
We managed to rope in some new friends with our charming personalities and The Entertainer, Kendall Green. Weekly dinners, BBQs (YES!! BBQs in Jan AND Feb!! Or "grilling", as they call it) and even some bar hopping has filled the past few months. These cute, friendly, childless couples have welcomed us into their group with open arms, which has been truly a blessing. Even with our crazy wild child!!
The months ahead include a Denver Nuggets vs Orlando Magic game, a Bachelorette Party in downtown Denver, a Mariners vs Rockies baseball game, along with more weekend BBQs and get togethers.
We are blessed to be friends with this great circle of people...
Ryan & Lindsey (these youngins' are getting hitched June 9th, 2012)
Donald & Kristen
Bill & Emily
Brian & Melissa (who are expecting thier first bundle of joy in June)
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We also got news that our family will be moving by the end 2012, Destination Unknown.
A new adventure awaits us yet again!! As soon as we know where we are headed, we will let you know =]
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Kendall started swim lessons again. She's loving it of course... And she's even managed to get into the big kids swim lessons where I don't participate =[
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After some initial hesitation, she's doing great!!
Now, we are nearly at the end of March and things have really picked up for us!
As you know, we headed back to AZ for Mariners Spring Training!!
It's a bonus vacation since Mom and Bud are there, along with one of my Besties Michelle!!
Although the weather didn't cooperate, we still had a fabulous time =] and hope to make it an annual trip!!
By far, this is probably one of the BEST trips we take as a family!! We always seem to have the best time and get to be up close and personal with some of our favorite Mariners!!
Photos below...
Sunday, March 18th
"Family faces are magic mirrors looking at people who belong to us, we see the past, present and future"
~Gail Lumet Buckley
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| Kendall with all the boys waiting... |
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| When she got bored of waiting, rock climbing and exploring helped |
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| Kendall watching the Mariners warm up |
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| By about 245 PM, the clouds came in and dumped rain and hail on us!! Are we in AZ? |
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| The Ackerman Family, our gracious hosts for a Mexican fiesta |
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Monday, April 19th
To get autographs and get up close to the players, you gotta go to their AM practices.
It opens to the public at 915 AM...
Here are some photos from that morning!!
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| Felix |
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| Miguel Olivio |
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| Closer Brandon League signing a baseball!! Kendall told him thank you ;] |
"You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them"
~Desmond Tutu
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| Playing catch with Daddy... with a real baseball |
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| My Crazy Running Girl!! BTW~ She's a total magnet for players to wave and say hi to "us" |
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| Just giving some of the guys high 5s.... |
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| The pitcher (middle) gave Kendall a baseball from his bag =] |
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| It's hard work hanging out with the Mariners. Better meet everyone for lunch a Cheesecake Factory... |
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Mariners vs Cubs game
We sat in the grass for this game and had a BLAST!!
Wish it wasn't 55 degrees with a breeze, but guess it could've been worse.
Had so much fun hanging out with Gramma Shaw and Papa Buuuuud ;]
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Tuesday, March 20th
Got to check out where Gramma & Papa live while in AZ!!
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| Michelle met us for lunch before we headed to the airport |
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Tiiiiiiiiime for SWIM LESSONS!!
Thursday mornings at 930
After swim lessons, Kendall and I have a breakfast date at Egg & I =]
I just love our Thursday mornings!!
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| Teacher Sean and Kendall doing kicks |
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| Look at that mischievious face!! |
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| This is her Swim Sheet.... look at all the things she can do!! The stickers mean she can do them, so 201 is complete. She is in Ripples 301 currently... |
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Canucks vs Avs game at the Pepsi Center in Denver
March 24th
For Valentine's Day, Kendall and I got Danny tickets to see his team, the Vancouver Canucks play the Colorado Avalanche.
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| Daddy and his Girl |
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| Section 146, Row 21, Seats 10, 11 & 12 |
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| Canucks WIN!!! 3-2 in OT!! We had such a great time!! |
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Once again, we are blessed beyond words.
Danny continues to excell at his job and works really hard to provide a great life for us.
Kendall & I are enjoying the warmer days where we are able to play outside nearly all day.
And when it's not so nice out, (I SWEAR, the wind in Colorado Springs is 10x worse then in the Tri-Cities, which I know is hard to believe) you can find us having Dance Parties in the living room.
The songs playing on our blog are usually Kendall's dance songs and are often played non-stop whenever we are in the car ;] Just ask Daddy.... he loves our music!
We would like to wish you all a wonderful Easter, hoping you are spending it with your family or friends.
With love and big hugs as always,
Danny, Heather, Kendall, Diva & Toothless
XOXOXOXOXO
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In other news...
CONGRATULATIONS to my Pops,
Green Togiai on his RETIREMENT on March 29th!!
Cheee Hooooooo!!
Enjoy your 2 week trip to Hawaii!!
CONGRATULATIONS to my sister
Holly and fiance Casey, who are ENGAGED!!
CONGRATULATIONS to my sister
Lindsey, Johnny and Haley who will be adding a NEW MEMBER to the family in November!!
AaaaAAAAAAaaaAAHH!!
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Happy Belated Birthdays to all you February Babies!!
Bestie Julie on Feb 2nd
BIL Kevin on Feb 4th
My Mum on Feb 13th
Sister Steph on Feb 16th
Nephew Matthew on Feb 25th
Friend Pritpal on Feb 27th
Brother John on Feb 28th
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Happy Belated Birthday to my nieces
Kaya & Sadie on March 5th
Happy Belated Birthday Caleb on March 11th
Happy Belated Birthday to my BFF Chan on March 18th
Happy Belated Birthday to Garrett on March 27th
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And have to include the April Birthdays too...
Happy Birthday to niece Faith on April 3rd
Happy Happy Anniversary Tony and Crystal on April 13th!!!
Happy Birthday to Lilly on April 20th
Happy Birthday to SIL Michelle on April 21st
Happy Birthday BIL Brent on April 21st
Happy Birthday Emma April 25th
Happy Birthday Blaine on April 25th
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"I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, shall live.
And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die".
John 11:25-26
