Homecoming assemby

So I just got back from sneaking into the Homecoming assembly. It had a Disney theme to begin with but then the Joker arrived and took over. It was very spirited. The highlight (for me) was the entrance of the Homecoming court nominees. Here's a video (and NO it's not shaky cause I was crying, I was just far away and it's hard to hold still in the crowd) Krista looked stunning in her blue and green dress and Mr. Mac looked great in his matching green tie. Modest is hottest!!!!

This is a picture afterwards, too bad the coolness of the colors doesn't show. Oh well, they looked very Spartany!!!

Krista goes to court

Don't worry just Homecoming court! Krista has been nominated with 4 other girls for the Homecoming court. This adventure has already been fodder for some great "Roy family epic stories" and it's not over yet. On Friday night Bill will escort Krista onto the football field at good old Garry Barry stadium and they will announce the Queen. Bill's gonna wear the tux he just had made in China and Krista will be in a bright orange dress. Look for the pics on Saturday! All hail Krista!

The joys of MeeMawhood

After a great trip to Utah where everyone is back to health and going strong I decided there's nothing better than being a Grandma. Here's why---

The Carters have an awesome new house in paradise (they weren't exaggerating) and even offer a guest room (the house is WAY bigger than it looks). I highly recommend a visit. Not to mention you get to go to some amazing sporting events! GO SSH!

Labor Day Weekend in Sunnyside

This beautiful little bundle was the main reason for our trip to Sunnyside, Washington for Labor Day weekend.

But we were also excited to see "Michael Phelps" aka Jonas Linde, who spent most of the weekend wondering why we were there. There were indeed a lot of visitors at his house, afterall, it was his parents 25th wedding anniversary celebration, his grandparents 50th wedding anniversary celebration, his youngest sister Erica was getting baptised and the one event he didn't realize was happening, his only niece was being blessed. Hence, the Roys participation. He was only slightly disappointed when he discovered we hadn't come just to see him.

GrandBill got to meet Ally and they became instant pals.

Though if I were Ally I'd be a little afraid when the Grandpas were counseling with her....she gets quite the view doesn't she.

But, life probably looks pretty good when you have all these people to support you plus the very many who weren't there.

I was glad to see Ally for the third time. This is Ally on her one month birthday. She is growing SO fast. Ally actually was blessed on her one month birthday and the day after Krista's 17th!!!! Talk about growing too fast!

We had such a good time celebrating with the Linde family. We had a great tour of the dairy where Krista discovered she's quite the cow whisperer.

We also had some video game, rock band and ping pong show downs. Not to mention the Newlywed game where Dad and I kicked butt on last place.

So thanks Ally for bringing us all together for a GREAT weekend and thanks to all the Lindes for letting us be part of all their celebrations. Good food, good people, and a good baby!!

Looks like maybe we won't have to wait too long to do it all again for your next sibling!

DAD: the famous shopper

So while Dad was in Beijing he randomly got interviewed for National Public Radio(NPR) while he was bargaining for some name stamps he had made. Here's the link to listen to the interview. It's at the very end of the interview.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93728825

Aloha

We're back from a great trip to Hawaii. Here's a few pictures to check out.

Charina posing to the beat of a different drummer. Our cute niece, Corinne Harding,was our great tour guide and introduced us to fabulous bananna pancakes at the Hukelou Cafe.






So besides eating, we spent our time hanging out at the beach or watching the Olympics.

The girls at Sunset beach for dinner


Me, oh sorry hard to tell the difference, a seal who came every day to chill on the beach. We called him a samaritan. I'm not sure why but I think it's the same reason Krista was stung by a jelly bean. Hmmmm......
The time difference (4 hours) had us up before the sun for the first couple of days. This is Krista right outside our house at sunrise.


A favorite past time of the beach bums.
This is Charina's Ariele pose.
And while watching the Olympics the girls discovered a fine speciman for a future husband (it's the guy who knocks down the Greek parthanon while throwing the discus.) Oh, brother it was after all an all girls trip.


ALOHA

She's beautiful!

I just got back from LA with some pictures of beautiful Ally Mirann Linde. I can report she is as sweet as they come. She is patient and has a wise countenance. Her cute dimples already get her whatever she wants. Jamie is such a good mom and LaDon is a cute Dad. Aunt Charina got to come along for the trip and she and Ally are already good friends. We're sure glad she's here!