THE CARROLL FAMILY: September 2008

Well, I'm new at this. I more or less want to keep a record of everything, well almost everything, well maybe just a few highlights in life of Jill, Grandma Jill, or my favorite name, mom. This year has been fun. With 5 boys, 3 daughter-in-laws, and 4 grandchildren, every outing with them is busy, active, sometimes stressful, but always great fun!!!

So far this year we took the best vacation ever, we rented a beachhouse, (right on the beach). We built sandcastles, visited Mickey, Seaworld, the Zoo, Lajolla with the seals, boggie boarded, surfed, body surfed, jumped waves, etc.etc.etc. SO MUCH FUN! We all almost cried when we had to leave. Here are a few highlights.

Home Sweet Home (for a week anyway)

Boogie-ing with Justin

Surf's up for Cory

At the Zoo (are they really looking at animals)

Layne has always loved making castles.

The nighttime view from our balcony!!!

LaMar, looking macho!

Some other, not quite so elaborate favorite things we did this year. Hunting deer, 4-wheeling with friends, easter at mom and dads, boating in Cory's new boat on the res, and July 4th in the back yard. And how could I forget a 21, yes 21, did I say 21, oh yes I did say 21 mile hike though Buckskin Gulch (a beautiful slot canyon). I made it!! Only fell down once!!!