Father's Day...40th...Championship

It was a very happening Fathers Day weekend this year. Along with it being Dad's Day, it was Gerald's 40th birthday. He received some great gifts from the players that will be used in the near future(reading glasses, denture powder and cream, self portrait of a 90 year old coach, nerf football). To top off the weekend, Trevor's team won the championship game ranking Team STC 1st in USSSA Baseball - AAA Division. Lots of laughs, good freinds, nice weather, championship game victory...One Great Weekend!

08-09 School Year Ends

It's hard to believe another school year has ended. We were blessed with beautiful 80 degree weather the last few weeks of school making end of the year activities much more enjoyable this year.
Savannah received student of the month ending the second grade just like she had hoped for. She also loved their second grade water day which consisted of blowing bubbles, side walk chalk, cleaning desks with shaving cream and ending in the fire department coming to the school and spraying their fire hose over the school yard while the kids ran and played under the downpour.

Natalie ended her school year with an outstanding power point presentation in front of the school and parents. The 5th graders were all required to pick a topic of conflict that was of interests to them, research the topic and come up with a way they could make a difference and help in their community. Natalie chose "Homelessness" and her group sold waters at the school to help raise funds for the local Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. We all celebrated in her moving on to Middle School and she was surprised to also be awarded the Presidents Academic Award in her class.

Trevor got involved with the campus beautification for John Glenn Middle School this year. We were able to help in donating some trees for the campus.

Devin survived his frosh year at LaQuinta High. He decided to throw a party in celebration of this... "La fiesta Del Fuego". Everyone who came to the party was required to bring notebooks, tests, papers etc. to burn in a bon fire bidding good riddens to their Freshman year.

Gramma B's 99th Birthday

For Gramma B's 99th birthday this year a handful of the family made a last minute trip to Montana. Our trip happened to be 2 days after a major storm. It was beautiful weather with lots of snow on the ground accented by sunny skies. The highlight of our trip was without a doubt, seeing Gramma B's face when we surprised her unannounced during lunch at her home. She was able to meet Harley (Troy's son) and Preston (Trina's son) for the first time which was priceless. She is still as strong willed and determined as ever and has her outfit and earings already picked out for next years 100th. Devin was able to play on stage at the Orpheum Theater in Conrad, Montana. Take a look it was so cool!

April Updates

The month of April started off with the annual Spring Break Vacation with Grandpa and Grandma Hampton (grandkids 10 years and up). They set sail from San Diego on April 2nd, destination was Encinata, Mexico. This year there was a total of 7 grandkids that qualified for the trip three of which were Devin, Trevor and Natalie. Everyone came home with great stories to share. The kids really look forward to this trip with their Grandparents and cousins and are so fortunate to have Grandparents that extend this annual invite. Our actual Spring Break was very low key and relaxing with an overnight trip to Trina's house and Laguna Beach.

Easter Eggs turned out extra unique this year. Hailey, Harley and Aunt Sarah joined in the fun and the evening ended in a much needed bubble bath. The Easter Eggg Hunt was a little extra exciting too. By the time all the eggs were hidden the kids were finding eggs at dusk and into the dark. It was a challenge for sure!



The month couldn't have ended any better that with Devin getting a clean bill of health from the Neurologist and getting his neck brace off after 8 weeks on 4/27/09. After taking the brace off Devin described the feeling as this, "Like an orange on top of a toothpick".

Second Grade Salad Bar

Savannah's second grade class has been growing a garden this year. The class was able to enjoy a salad bar with the fresh produce they picked from their garden. Check out their green thumbs!

Smooth Sailing Waters

It was the sweetest sound to hear the piano being played the morning after Devin came home from the hospital. I could not have felt more gratitude in my heart at that very moment. We are really enjoying the calm waters all around us right now. Devin is doing fantastic and has been back to school for a full week now. He is healing incredibly fast and rarely needs any pain medicine. With youth on his side and a very strong will, his life and routine are quickly returning to normal. We see the Neuro Surgeon on April 13th and will possibly get his neck brace off. Devin is a walking miracle and we count our blessings as a family everyday. Thank you again and again for the prayers and oodles of support that are directed our way.

He's coming home!!!

Just 57 1/2 hours after breaking his neck, Devin is coming home. Thanks again for the many phone calls, text messages, food, cards and visitors. Rest assured that Devin will be getting his rest the next few days. If you'd like to send him an email directly feel free to do so. devinhampton19@gmail.com