As we come to end...

Of another year, take a look back, and smile. Yes, we had hard times, but, even better...we had great times.

The one memory I shall cherish of 2007 was our reunion. Old friendships brought to the fore. How exciting, and nerve wracking, meeting again after, at a minimum, ten years, and some, twenty. How wonderful to know that those I knew, and loved(yeah, I am mushy)are the same, and even better than before. Thank you all for such wonderful memories.


Now, I look forward to 2008....and the prospect of keeping in touch, and doing more things with those who live in the "respective" area. Hey, if you are in Oregon, its respective.

And now I wish you all......

And the countdown continues....

Eight days left. Seven more for shopping. I shudder to even think of going out in the crowded stores, where people seem to have forgotten manners. Simple things like, "Please", "Thank you", "Excuse me" are lost in this world of "I want this, and I want it now". Or the screams of children not getting their way, tired of being dragged around by moms and dads who are trying so desperately to out-do everyone they know, racking up credit card bills that will take years to pay off.

Now, having said that.....

One of my favorite memories was from the late 70's, where my older brother and I were able to wander the mall in Spokane by ourselves, given money to shop for our parents, and younger brother. Freedom for Jay and I. My mom's parting words...."Now, Jay, follow your sister, she won't get you lost."...LOL... He had no sense of direction. It was my first sense of empowerment, of responsibility, knowing that "I", the little sister, had power over my big bro....silly of me, but it was great.

As expected, Jay did try to get us lost, at which point, I stopped him, turned a full 180, and walked straight to the car....LOL

Some many memories, so little time.

Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Kwanza and whatever else I have missed. Looking forward to hearing some others.

Jen

Can you believe it is only 12 days until Christmas?

Growing up, I always loved those decorations that hung from the power poles and streetlights around town. You know the ones with bells or candy canes and garland. I always loved the big tree up on the hill with the lights that ran vertical...do you remember the one? What about the house that had Santa and his reindeer on top? I used to absolutely adore that as a kid!

Now here I am...we have been out of high school 20 years! Now I take my kids around to look at the lights and I tell them about the lights I loved at home. The Christmas lights are something that I have always enjoyed.

If you have a Christmas memory you would like to share..please email it to wahtonka1987@yahoo.com and we can post it here on the blog!

October 6th

October 6th is the Hood River Hops Fest in beautiful Hood River Oregon...I had plans of going and I am sorry to say that I am gonna have to bomb on ya.

If you are interested in going...send me an email to the class email and I will hook you up with other classmates who are going!

A Little Bit of This ... A little Bit of That....

A committee has been formed to work on our future plans...more about that later...

This is what we are thinking thus far...

Next year...either the Mt Hood Railroad for a one evening adventure or the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler.

We could book rooms and all stay either at the Hood River Hotel or the Hood River Inn. Obviously those of you who live in the area would probably not want to stay in a hotel. It would be fun to try to get most of us in the same hotel. We could do our meet and greet on Friday night at any of these locations.

Another suggestion was going to the coast. I have to admit that this was a new suggestion and we have not researched it yet.

I want to know what you all think. What would you prefer? Please email when you get a second to Wahtonka1987@yahoo.com and so we can begin researching and find us a good deal.

Thanks guys!

SEPTEMBER 19th

Is National Talk Like A Pirate Day~

Thank You Rosemary for bringing this to our attention!

Have a great day Mateys ...arrrgh!

Send me your pics

Have you done something fun or gone somewhere cool that you would like to share a photograph or two with your classmates?

Send the photos and a short explanation and it will get posted here on our blog!

If you want an explanation to these pics...

You are going to have to hop over to Jason's site and check them out....

Click here!

Whoa check out who Jay is "hanging out" with!

Check out some great pics of Jason McAllister and Jay Collier (and a fun story to boot) at
www.mcwhitebread.blogspot.com/

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Here We Go...

We have started this blog for our classmates to keep up on what we are doing and any plans that the class or classmates may have. If you are a classmate and would like to have something posted to this site.. email the info to wahtonka1987@yahoo.com!