Friday, December 17, 2010

The photgraphic highlights of our year

After moving back to California, March began with Kim's cervical spinal fusion surgery: his "Warholization" of himself with neck brace (which had to be worn 24/7 for three months) says it all!
May: Still wearing cursed brace, Kim attended a microinsurance seminar in New Delhi and visited the Taj Mahal. He still talks about the trip, including the unbelievable traffic jams!
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   While Kim was in India, Kimberlee supervised the installation of our yard redesign; southwest plants have since doubled in size
May 29, 2010: Grant and Ali married in the Salt Lake Temple
The happy and gorgeous couple smiled all day long!
These wonderful family members and dear friends traveled hundred of miles to join us in the celebration
Heber City, Utah: The original "Fabulous Four" (thrilled now to add Ali to our family) in wedding reception attire
Reception in Heber City: Kim with his two sisters, Lisa and Vivi
Andrew Van Vliet (c) and Matt and Brandon Robison cousins/groomsmen looking fine! (Jordan and Kenny we missed you)






June: Ali turned 21 and the bride and groom (along with the rest of us) took on Disneyland
June: The annual trip to Hermosa Beach - the Van Vliet family bicycled along the Strand!
July: The fun continued as we took the young couples (Alex and Sasha/ Grant and Ali) to the Big Island. And yes, that IS the real Steve Carrell posing with happy fans in Target!
Sasha and Alex at the Black Sands Beach, The Big Island
Banyan Tree, Lahaina, Maui: Last Day in Paradise
 
August: Grant and Ali moved to California! Petrie came too (pictured here "in jail' during the move-in). 

September: Ms Staking's student activities class in the gym following their assembly to encourage freshman to stay in school
 October: Celebrating Kim's birthday seeing Shakespeare (in company with Pat and Vivi McEuen) in Ashland, Oregon


Fabulous nieces, Allie and Jenna (both juniors at Clayton Valley High School) bring cheer to all as Santa's willing helpers all year long
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a wonderful New Year!