This is SO not what Sky View Looked like when I went there 30 years ago! But the classmates I graduated with never looked as good as they did at our 30 year class reunion. It was a great reunion. But never the less - it meant looking at the pictures and the names on tags to identify some of them! (I'm know they had to look at mine too) I did enjoy having grown up conversations with adults - instead of high school people. 
There has been many reasons to celebrate great things that have happened to friends. There were reasons to cry- with 15 classmates deceased, it was humbling. I enjoyed talking to friends that actually remembered me - and some that were a major part of my childhood long before high school. ....and there stood Lyle Archibald - oh ya - my first silly kiss - not a real one with lovey dovey stuff- just a kiss that happened in a game called 'Choo Choo' which deemed me as a dork no less. He now looks like President Monson - weird. He let me tease him - and so did his beautiful wife! I enjoyed myself and greatly appreciated the many hours it took to organize such an event. Thanks Ed Clayson, Alan Smart and Alan Funk. Alan Funk by they way - recognized the name Doxstader - my son-in-laws last name - and boy did I get the checkbook out & ready for some juicy information on Mike! Looks like we've all grown up and contributed a boat load of children to the world. Most interesting comment - Where are your children tonight? Well - they're with THEIR children, and my GRANDCHILDREN!
This is a picture of our Student Body Officers - or our Executive Council as we called it. L to R: President: Paul Spackman, VP Brent Allen, ME! Secretary, Teri Smith Historian, Dave Chambers Executive, Amy Jenkins, Executive, Andrea Larsen Executive, and Duane Weber Executive. Pretty frightening pants on Dave! I loved these guys - and I miss them terribly. Paul, Dave and I were the only ones there at the reunion. This picture is up in the hallway of Sky View - and my nieces laugh at it when they see it. Farah Fawcett hair and all - it was difficult for me to have a dress on because I was an athlete! These are the leftovers after 30 years. Paul Spackman, Myself, and David Chambers - he changed his pants for this picture! Wow - a thorn between two roses... I love these guys! 
See you all in 5 years. Thanks for taking me down memory lane just for a moment. (Everyone posted their pictures on the skyview78.org website and that's where my pictures will be found from the reunion.)
There aren't enough stars to give to this movie. Take a couple or three hours and treat yourself to another world. Ashley and I took off to the 10:00 showing on 'The Dark Knight". It took a tub of popcorn, buttered half up, a box of Junior Mints, Crunchy Ice Water, and 2 pretzels to keep us fueled for the show of the year. It was freaky good. It was one of those movies that no matter what you did you were still in shock at how amazing it was hours later when you couldn't concentrate on anything. It was so so so sad to see Heath Ledger for the last and final performance of his life. He's Oscar bound - but if you don't believe me we can 'flip a coin and see if you live or die' for your decision.... 3 villains try their fate - but there is only one Knight crowned. HOOOORRRRAAAHHH for, The Dark Knight. Now let's see.....when is the next showing. PS - I know who I'm being for Halloween....... (well me and 4 million other people)
It's so hard when we are separated - but there is a comfort in knowing that we have great technology to chat and carry on until we can be together again. Matt - my son, is doing his internship with E & Y in Seattle, Washington. His beautiful wife Bethany is doing her internship here at the hospital in Murray and caring for the 'cutest grandchild in the world' in a most excellent manner. I missed your deep voice at the table, your laugh, and your funny car stories Matt. A couple of his favorite lines are, "That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard", and the basic, generic answer, 'Whatever...", and of course "CRAP!". When I talked to him last night he was heating up a can of ravioli.... these are the things that make moms burst into tears. Lie and tell me you made pork chops or something ok? Here is his bright and beautiful smile and his sidekick. (picture pirated from The Royal Hillary's blog)
s from my refrigerator to put on his own salad. "No, Michael - you cannot put that on a salad.... eeewwww..." Then he pulls rank and he is granted permission. Gunpoint can change you mind quickly. Tonight I miss the smile you put on Ashley's face. Her whole soul lights up when you enter a room - and when you call - I know that the tissues are near for her. Ashley is keeping busy with work and school. She is protected by Commander Zoey - a fearless killer dog. Mike, tonight I missed your massive presence - you always make us feel safe and sound. Here is his handsome mug shot.
Ok - could someone more brilliant than I please show me how to rotate this picture? If not - you'll have to lay sideways to see how incredibly cute Andrew was on the 4th of July at the parade! Forget it! He's cute at any angle!!!!! Our day started out with a trip to Cafe Rio for some serious Mexi mix of tasty temptations. Then to work off the refried beans we took off on a hike up Bell Canyon - hard to believe something that beautiful is 5 minutes away. We found an ice cold place to cool off - oh ya.... good thing it was hotter than $%#@ & and our pants dried out before we were back to the car!
The motorcycle cops and their routines. Give those guys a ticket for being too cute! Going to the parade has been a tradition for many years. It has always been a hometown celebration and it brings out many friends that we get to catch up visiting with. The weather had been hot all week - like - awful. Today the clouds came in and a nice breeze blew and it was fairly tolerable. It did require a stop at Sonic for a Cherry Limeade, a Strawberry fruit slushy, and Mandy - well - Mandy wanted a breakfast burrito... On the way out to the car the kid carrying our order dropped the extra large limeade right in the entry way of Sonic - I'm sure he didn't have any nice 4th of July words. We laughed our 4th of July butts off!!!
hardly wait for all of the politician hopefuls to pass by with their campaign promises....
Ryan and Mikenzie were waiting for the candy at the parade.... we threw them some just so they wouldn't be sad. Our favorite thing that people threw out to the crowd? Frozen Otter Pops - oh ya... We were joined by some friends of Mikes from Camp Williams - Can we have a big shout out for the troups from GEORGIA? Even GRANDMA got in on the action! I bored Drew to sleep! Ya - I'm sideways (Matt fix this!!!!!) Afterwards we all headed up to Jordan High's parking lot where we did some serious tailgate partying. Burgers, dogs, salad, chips and Ashley & Mandy frozen delights. BYOROOT BEER.... and lots of laughing and talking. Then Mikenzie's parents came and it was the first time for our family to meet them - they are wonderful people and it was fun to visit with them (I feel in love with Jordan - he kissed my hand - eat your heart out...) After we had eatin' our fill of goodies - we all settled into chairs and blankets and enjoyed a great fireworks show. Drew was glued to it - we watched him more than the show! I looked around at my beautiful family and realized how lucky I am to have them in my life. I appreciated the efforts they made that day to be with us and realize many sacrifices made in the name of 'being together as a family' on the 4th of July. I love my kids so much - so I'll share their smiles with you and then I'll join Andy Pants for some sweet dreamin....
