HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CARLY!!!

Carly is turning 7! Hooray!! She is so excited! She actually went to bed early tonight so that she would wake up with plenty of time in the morning to have breakfast in bed and enjoy opening some of her presents.

Carly is so much fun to have around! She loves to ride her bike and jump on the trampoline and play with her friends. Carly loves life. Some of you might have seen her at the ward talent show where she showcased her talent on her "Skip-It." She is definately full of energy.





She loves her family! She takes good care of her little brother Kyle.

Like any true princess, she loves any excuse to get dolled up.

She is a fantastic athlete. Swimming and soccer are her two favorite sports! She does a wonderful job at both sports.

Carly has also grown in leaps and bounds with her reading skills. She started out in one of the lower reading groups at the beginning of 1st grade. It didn't take her long to excel to the top group! We are so proud of you Carly!

Mommy and daddy are so thrilled to have you as our daughter. You bring so much excitement and enthusiasm into our home. You know how to make us laugh and at the same time are such a sensitive little girl.

Thank you for blessing us with your amazing and vibrant spirit!

GOOOAAAAALLLL!!!

Of course I didn't have my camera (I left it in the car), but felt I had to mention this. Connor scored the first goal for his soccer team this season. I wish I had my camera because he executed it so perfectly. Way to go, Connor! Next time I promise to bring the camera.

After Connor's game we made sure to bring the camera for Carly's game. No goals (they got slaughtered), but she sure looks cute. So does Kyle as he practices soccer on the sidelines.


Check out the concentration! Such skill!

Daddy Daughter Night

The evening was a memorable one. The main attraction being Kevin Yocum playing lead guitar on his knees for Hannah Montanas "I want to be a Rockstar" in front of about 50 screaming nine year old girls. Kevin was appropriately dressed in an old red print polyester shirt with a vest and a monster black fro whith dark sun glasses to complete the ensemble. He looked like a Saturday Night Live guest celebrity in a spoof of Charlton Hestons "The Omega Man" I believe he was making up for not wearing any costume to the mystery dinner. Kevin is now a permanent part of Abbey Reinke and Temecula history, as numerous parents immortalized his image with pictures that will need to be explained to friends and family alike for years.

The evening concluded at Richies. We walked into the restaurant and Kevin, (still fully attired) was immediately approached by the concerned owner who was quick to suggest the outside patio seating. We explained the evenings festivities and were then seated inside. The father and daughter(s) combinations were The Keatings, The Shreenan's, The Matt Down's, The Serge's, The Martinez's, The Hammond's, The Yocum's and the Farnbach's.

Carly and Morgan both had sodas then shakes. Needless to say Morgan was the first one to cry uncle with a bad stomach ache saying "I want to go home".

Another Daddy daughter night in the books. Great friends, Great kids....Life is good. :)