100 years old!

On September 23, 2010 my Grandmama on my mother's side turned 100 years young! The day after that was my 22nd birthday. My wonderful husband bought me a ticket to North Carolina for my birthday to go to my Grandmother's birthday party. I had a great time visiting with her and family. I miss her a lot. She is such a wonderful woman. Such a great example to me in every way possible. I love you Grandmama and thanks for everything!!!

My Grandmama is 100 years young!!!

Grandmama and her sisters. Grandmama is the 2nd from the right. So gorgeous!!!

My mom's family from left to right. My mom, Mattie, Carlton, Ann then Grandmama.

Out of 9 kids just 3 went to grandmama's birthday party.

From left to right. Dad, Mom, Grandmama, Marcie, Jacey, Leon, and me!

Grandmama and her little sisters!!! They are so funny when they get together.

I absolutely LOVE this wonderful woman.

Key West

A few weeks ago Kyle and I took a last minute trip to Key West. We drove all the way to the island and stayed at a really nice Marriott right on the beach. We got there right in time for this beautiful sunset. It was nice and cool so we sat on the dock and watched the sun go down it was so pretty.

Amazing!

Cuba anyone?

We were actually only 90 miles from Cuba. Crazy! We also got to ride jet skis around the whole island on a 2 1/2 hour tour it was beautiful. Unfortunately I didn't get any pictures because our guide said that it would get wet. So I'm really sad that I don't have those pictures but we were at one point only 88 miles from Cuba when were were on the tour. Neat huh?

I never once thought I would ever be in Florida or even close to Cuba but I am so grateful for a spontaneous husband who wants to do all these things I never thought I would do. He is a wonderful husband and so fun. We love road trips and seeing new things. Thanks Babe for always planning fun and exciting trips for us. I love you....you are the best!!

NEW CAR!!!

This was my first car. It was an Isuzu Axiom and a great car. I will miss it so so much.

But now I have a new car that is so cute and Kyle and I love to drive it is so fun. We will be driving this all the way back to Arizona!! We are going to have so much fun!!! Isn't this the cutest car you have ever seen. It is a 2010 Kia Soul. We love it.

Our 4th of July

I love the 4th of July holiday. It is possibly my favorite. I miss being Heber for it but still it was a great holiday. Kyle unfortunately had to work that night but I was able to go out on Marco Island where he works to watch the fireworks. When I got there Kyle had found an empty room that had a balcony looking out to the ocean right where the fireworks were launching. There were so many boats out on the water it was so cool to see them when the fireworks would go off. I will have to say they weren't the best fireworks but it was pretty cool to see them over the water.

I would like to say thank you to those who serve our country now and in the past and those who have died for it. I have a greater respect for those who serve and their families. It is tough and probably tougher than I can even imagine. I am so proud to know that I live in a free country where we believe and practice freedom and even with our problems we still find hope. I am so grateful for the courage in my own family with a brother that serves in the military and my father who is now running for the Arizona House of Representatives to make this country better. Thank you!

BIG news for the Kartchners!!!

NO NO NO we are not going to be having a baby! I know you were thinking it. But...We are moving again...across the country again...back to the wonderful Arizona. I recently got a phone call and was accepted in the Nuclear Medicine Technologist program at Gateway Community College in Phoenix. This phone call was very unexpected but we are so grateful that it came. I will be starting school the middle of August and the program goes for a consecutive 21 months.
We are very sad to be leaving Florida. We have really enjoyed being in this beautiful place. We love the beach and also have enjoyed being all on our own. We will miss it here but we know we are making a great decision to go back to AZ. We will see everyone soon!!!

We love the RODEO!

Kyle and I were fortunate enough to go to the PBR (Professional Bull Riding) here in Florida in June. We had a blast and we were on the front row!!! My husband is amazing!! Thanks Babe!

Front Row!! Right in the beginning they lit the arena on fire. Kyle and I couldn't figure out what it was suppose to say. Untill......

Yep we went up a little higher and closer to the bulls and saw what the flames were all about. PBR baby!!!

OUR HOUSE...I know it's late.

Our beautiful condo. Our first place together...sadly only for 3 months.

It was so fun to decorate it .

The condo was really nice and it was fully furnished which was awesome! It was on the ground floor with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths! Just perfect.