Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Girls Trip 2009




March 5th to the 8th was a reunion of sorts with just a few of my extended family.  In all there were 7 cousins, 2 aunts, 1 grandma and 1 token little man.  We began our Girls Trip with a trip around LAX about a trillion times, a few lost luggage and a motor cop hot to trot for my sister.  If there were only 2 words to describe the Rasmussen Girls they would be... food and laughter.  And that is what we had!  Thanks to Information Barbie we enjoyed Cuban food in Culver City, In n Out in Camarillo, Dim Sum in China Town, Italian in Westlake Village and Sausage Tortellini in Barbie Town.  Thanks to Marci we all gained 5 pounds with her famous Peanut Butter Bars which are now named, "The Girls Trip Peanut Butter Bars"!  Now that we have covered the food lets get to the laughter.  The endless cackles that began our days at 6 am and ended past midnight were the BEST ab workout around.  Not only did our abs get a workout, at Pump It Up we all jumped , bounced, flipped and fell.  Grandma has some pretty good moves!  Props to her for partying like a rock star! 
 If you ever need help applying a beauty mark, mastering the "cougar call", shopping til' you may literally drop, or experiencing the MOST entertaining (in so many ways) hot tub time I know who you need to see.  
It was yet another very successful trip!  There were some we missed from our last trip and some that haven't joined us yet.....yet is the key!  If you are related to the ever loving Betty Rasmussen or you are Betty, and you are 18 years or older you are invited to join us next time.  We have Information Barbie working diligently to gather information for the next trip.  I will post the details as soon as possible!  Lets see how many of us can join in the fun!!!  Just like old times.




The Carvalho Family

The Carvalho Family
John Kandiss Boston Talon

The Fab Four

The Fab Four

Mom's People

Mom's People

Lake Piru

Lake Piru
This was one of our adventures with the Guy's this summer. We LOVE joining them for a day at the lake. Maddi and Kate are all smiles and Keith and Jax are just chillin'!

2nd Day of School

2nd Day of School
Bathed, fed and ready for day two!

The Dreaded Dental Work

The Dreaded Dental Work
Don't let this happen to you!

Watch out girls!!!!

Watch out girls!!!!
Keifer, Keith and Jax showing some serious muscle.

Newlyweds

Newlyweds
10 years and still goin' strong

Pool Party

Pool Party
Jax and his buddies at the end of year party.

End of Summer

So far our summer has been very uneventful in the vacation department. It has been a summer of swim lessons, beach days, water parks, basketball games and work. Maddi and Jaxson have been in swim lessons at the YMCA for the month of July. We celebrated Maddi's 10th birthday at Hurricane Harbor with Aunt Nanni, Boston, Talon, and Big Bruddy. We had a fantastic time! The summer women's basketball league has monopolized my time and daddy supports all 0f us in whatever we do. I have the BEST husband in the world!!!!

All that being said, we are going out with a bang! This weekend we will join the Carvalho Family and Dad and Cile in Running Springs, CA. We have a Pirate Tour scheduled for Friday afternoon, a concert and Farmer's Market at Lake Arrowhead in the evening, and an AWESOME off-road jeep tour on Saturday at Big Bear Lake. We will fit in the Alpine Slides, Animal Park, and late night games at the cabin. I can't wait.

The fun will continue at GrandPa Camp for the kids with mom and Doyle. Keith and I are meeting the Francis' in VEGAS baby! Can't wait for that either. Mindy and Cameron are always oh so entertaining. We'll let you know how the pool, shows, and Francis entertainment are.

Have an enjoyable next few weeks! You know we will!

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July
Fun had by all

Celebrating the 4th VIP style

Celebrating the 4th VIP style

Maddi and Mommy

Maddi and Mommy
She's getting too tall

Cuties!!!!!

Cuties!!!!!
Keifer and Jess