in-aw-guration

whether democrat or republican, conservative or liberal, i think we can all say that our country has taken a step out of darkness into the light [not that bush led us into darkness or whatever, i think he did the best anyone could have done in the hard times we've had]. change will come, and hopefully it is for the better, although only time will tell. in any case, it was cool witnessing history and i'd just like to say that i fully support our president and i think he will do his best to restore the country to the best of his ability.

also, aretha franklin sang very soulfully and it was cool seeing her sing. also, our new president threw up the shaka sign[hang loose, bra] when his high school band from hawaii was playing which was pretty funny.

2009

is good thus far. didnt go to school today because im sick *cough cough*. it had nothing to do with the fact that the break was not long enough...zachs official 'return' date is february 11th! a wednesday which happens to be an early out for my school. its gonna be a good day. he will be speaking on the 15th if any of you would like to come.

the vacation was wonderful. short but sweet. rachel came down as soon as she could. garrick came later on and everyone was home[zach on the phone] christmas eve. disneyland was great, of course. a little bit wet, but good. brittni was there with her fam so we met up with their family which was also good. she came back with me and garrick that night and stayed until this last friday[they got stuck in the snow in fillmore]. rachel stayed til sunday morning and both she and garrick are back at byu probably at class right now.

random note: we have this random pumpkin at my house. i know halloween was like, 2 months ago but its not even rotten. i think my grandma gave it to us, probably thinking my mom could bake something out of it which she can but hasnt yet. anyways, i just thought that was weird. moving on...

heres some pictures from our wonderful christmas and none from new years because we didnt really celebrate it:

some of our cards

dad and his famous sock-sandal style...hahaha

rachel and bethany

just a couple of nerds

stacie and zach[kinda]

dad and his blackberry-garrick and his pulse pen

dad playing my guitar

garrick, rach, beth, mom, me

garrick, dad, rach, me

me, buzz, beth, rach, garrick to infinity and beyond!

sooooo pretty.

again, so pretty!

nemo ride-rachel was really into it:)

garrick and brittni[and brittnis mom in the back]

it really is a wonderful life:]