Monaco, Monte Carlo

It only took 15 hours of travel time and Devin and I ended up half way around the world! We are in Monaco which lies between France and Italy right on the Mediteranean Sea. After surviving a long day of travel and two days of rain we are finding ourselves right at home here in Monaco loving the food, the language and the scenery. I'd have to say the highlight of the trip so far has been simply walking the streets and enjoying the architectual beauty of the city. Everywhere you turn there is something that catches the eye and leaves you in awe of what was created hundreds of years ago.

Grandpa and Grandma's Spooky Homecoming

Grandma and Grandpa Hampton are home and we welcomed them with hugs and scary costumes. We had the job of keeping them away from home so the Halloween party could be a surprise (easier said than done...) We actually did it! Hal and Shela hopped in our car and upon returning from the Micheal Jackson movie...they were surprised with a house full of goblins. We are happy they chose to serve a mission but are also glad to have them back home.

PDLQ vs. INDIO

How often to you get to witness a 0-0 football game with only 2 minutes 35 seconds in the 4th quarter. Both teams were evenly matched and played outstanding football. With a few minutes to go in the 4th, and Indio on their 2 yard line, our defense held them from scoring. However, this put us on their 2 yard line with the ball. Our fears were a reality when we fumbled the ball and they got a saftey putting 2 points on the score board. We got the ball back with 20 seconds to go and Trevor threw the most beautiful pass for an 85 yard play and touch down... the sidelines went absolutely crazy!!! We won the game...It's games with this kind of intensity and victory that make the months of hard work and sweat pay off.

2009 LQHS - Water Polo Season

Growth..Hard Work...Determination...Huge imporvement...Endurance
Just a few words to describe this years Water polo season.
Devin is growing as a player taking from each game what he can to make the next a little better.

The Finished Product

The chicken coop and chicken run are 100% complete! Devin is happy and more importantly... the chickens are happy too.

Terrapins Swim Team

Natalie and Savannah have joined the Terrapins Swim Team!

Devin's got lots of chicks!

Devin spent the summer getting ready for his new chicks. What this really entailed was building a chicken coop. On September 03, 2009 we received a call from the post office that Devin's 26 baby chicks had arrived. Since then, we've all had fun watching these adorable little fluffy birds eat, sleep, chirp and grow at such a rapid pace it's crazy! We've already moved them from their temporary home to the actual coop. We are all looking forward to fresh eggs this winter and Devin will be starting his own egg business for some pocket money and hopefully he'll be making enough to put some away for his mission. Anyone want fresh eggs?