Grizzly Adams

Grizzly Adams Wagner

Jim just spent 1 week in the wilderness with the young men of the ward. He also hiked 55 miles which included summitting Mt. Whitney (the highest spot in the continental United States at 14,495 feet!!). I don't know why they don't shave there.... But you can rest assured that this scruffly face was clean shortly after arriving at home!!

19 = Old Enough to Marry

This little beauty is now "old enough to marry."

Well, at least that's what my girls think age 19 signifies. :) (and by no means does this mean that my girls want to get married at 19, they just think it isn't sketchy to get married at 19!) (The title is a joke-- so no one better think that we are proposing or anything-- just to be clear!!)

Happy Birthday to my sweet Marissa aka Rissa-Roo. It has been 19 years of great fun. She came into this world fast and furious 19 years ago-- at least that was what my labor and her delivery were like. I remember being so excited that I had a little girl. (It was ancient times in 1991- when people didn't always find out what they were having before they had it!! Crazy, I know!) I went on and on about being able to dress her in pink dresses and lacy socks. I just knew that this sweet little baby girl would not only be my daughter, but that she would be my friend too.

Our family is very fortunate to have this amazing girl in our family. She is super smart, great to talk with, and very, VERY funny. She keeps our family laughing and using correct grammar!! She is an amazing student and an even more amazing writer.

Happy, happy 19th birthday Marissa!!

I love you Rissa-Roo!

P.S. I think 19 is a little young to marry... no rush, take your time, no need to hurry!!! Play, travel, study abroad, read, do fun things.... (and that goes for my other kids too!!!)

He knows I love Bears!

19 Days!!

I can hardly stand it! I have never wanted time to go by so quickly. For Elder Wagner-- I imagine that these days are very bittersweet. I know he is excited to come home and see us, but I also know that he has loved serving a mission and he loves the people in Dallas. I might even add that I think he loves Texas-- except for chiggers. I must admit that I will miss having a son in the mission field. I know that our family has been blessed in so many ways because of Elder Wagner's service. So maybe it is a little bittersweet for me too-- except mostly sweet :)

By the way-- I'm pretty sure that Elder Wagner took this picture for me. I love bears...

Happy Anniversary!

Velta & Royce- 1945

If my parents were both alive today they would be celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary!! They were sealed for time and eternity on July 27, 1945 in the Logan Temple. This is the first anniversary that they've been 'together' for 17 years. I'd like to think that they are so happy to be celebrating it together again.

Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad!!

Cute College Coeds

These 2 girls enjoyed being in Utah for Pioneer Day!

They had no idea that Utah was the place to be.... and that it is a celebration bigger, better, and tastier than the 4th of July!!
They tried a yummy new treat... a Hungarian Chimney Sweet.

The loved the treat AND the cute return missionary (he served in Hungary of course) who was making and selling this yummy treat. Rumor has it that they talked with him for a very long time!!

I'm glad they enjoyed their first Utah Pioneer Day!

2010 Swim Season Ends...

Another swim season has come to an end.
I always enjoy watching my kids swim. But then again, I always enjoy when the season ends. At the Wagner house (when we have kids in high school) our swim season begins in January and ends in July. Swim meets run from March to July. I'm sure you can see why I enjoy the end too!!

I have no idea why these pictures posted so small. By no means did the season end small for Riley and Andrea. These two swimming beasts swam tough. Riley ended last week by swimming his best times ever!! Andrea ended her season at the Kern County meet today making the finals in all of her events. She got 5th in butterfly, 5th in breaststroke, and 3rd in freestyle. Riley left for young men's camp this morning, so he didn't get to swim at county. I believe he would have made the finals as well.

Good job my little swim beasts. We are so very proud of both of you.

Now.... I'm pretty sure soccer season is just around the corner.

Countin' Down...

25 days until I get to hug this missionary!!

I've been trying to keep busy and not be obsessed with the countdown, but I am so excited!!

Just so you know... Elder Kevin Wagner will land in Bakersfield at 3:11pm on August 18th. He will speak in church at 9:00am on August 22nd. He will spend every minute in between with his mother.

Just kidding.

I'll try to share him-- but it will be hard!