Nothin' topped our reunion 2 years ago

I have a question...I know there's been talk about another Chey-town reunion for this December. I'm just wondering how many people are interested and how likely it is that we can do THAT reunion again?!? It was so fun to catch up with everyone and to see that you all are still so kind, fun, compassionate, friendly, accomplished and hilarious as ever.

What are all of your plans? How many of you still keep in touch with other people who aren't currently on the blog? Could you put word out for another reunion and see if anyone's interested? I'm not one for leaving people out, so even if one of us wasn't BFFs with someone from Chey-town, let's still invite them. I think it would be a riot to get together again, talk about the good ol' days, catch up, and see the growing families. If a lot of you are going to your 1998 Class Reunion, the rest of us could plan something around the same weekend.

I hate the rain!

Hey ya guys! Well, thanks to Kali for sending the invitation to post on the blog, I had forgotten all about it! It's nice to hear from you guys. So I guess I'll go ahead and post a little update on how our family's doing. I'm still up here in the wet Pacific Northwest, finishing up my second year of optometry school. This semester has been the busiest in my life. We've got some really tough classes, and on top of that, we have to practice for our 'preclinical checkouts' in April. We have to pass the preclinicals in order to get into clinic this summer, so no pressure there! So, I've been studying for midterms, practicing for procedures proficiencies, and doing full practice exams for the past few months. I of course try to squeeze in as much time with the fam as I can, but it can be hard sometimes. Good thing I have such an understanding and loving wife! Oh yeah, I'm also in the Navy! I got the Navy HPSP scholarship last September, which has been a huge blessing for us! (we probably would be broke right now without it) So they pay for my tuition, books, and equipment for three years of school, and I give them 3 years of active duty service as an optometrist for three years afterwards. I'm excited for this opportunity! After the three years w/ the navy, we still have NO idea where we should live. Maybe you guys could give us some suggestions?

Angela is doing very well. She's pregnant for the third time, and so far this one's looking a lot better than the last (for those of you that don't know, Angela had a miscarriage with our last pregnancy). She's 22 weeks now, and everything looks good so far. We did an ultrasound a couple of weeks ago, and the baby did not cooperate at all! So we'll be surprised when it comes!

Hayley is now 3, and a little trouble maker! She's a joy to have around, and I love playing with her. We recently took a little trip to Disneyland with my parents, here's some pics of it.

That was a fun trip. Well, I'd better get back to enjoying my spring break (it's our only time off this semester). I won't be able to come to the reunion, since I've got summer school this year, but we'll be down there for Christmas, hopefully with a new baby. We should definitely do something over Christmas at Lisa's new place! Lisa, you guys should get a pool table, that way we can invite your dad over and Kenny can beat him at pool again for 100 bucks. Then we could all get some ice cream or something! :) I hope everyone is doing well, and that the economy isn't hitting anyone too bad. Love you guys, and hopefully will talk to you later!

Brad
PS-here's my contact info in case any of you are feeling ambitious enough to drop me a line!
e-mail: bywa8670@pacificu.edu

phone: 503-747-4343
our family's blog: bradnang.blogspot.com

LIFE IS PEACHY

Happy Monday to All!

I hope everyone is doing well. Can you believe the '98 reunion is coming up so soon?? Time sure flies by.

This year has been blessed and exciting. I FINALLY passed the NV bar October 16th, 2007. That was my 3rd go-around. I had taken the February bar and tried to balance work w/ studying. That obviously didn't turn out in my favor. When I got the results, I knew I had to devote my time and energy to the bar. I quit my job, which I didn't feel that bad about anyway because I was working for people that did not appreciate me and my efforts. It was slightly scary to quit not knowing what I would do for work in the future, but I knew it would be ok. Two days after I quit, another Family Court Judge heard I was quitting and offered me a job as his law clerk as soon as I was done w/ the bar.

Summer 2007 was spent every day at the library. I also had tutors. It was my tutors' and therapist's opinion that my knowledge of the law and ability to write was not my problem. Rather, they thought the problem was test anxiety. So I did lots of yoga, daily affirmations, progressive relaxation and lots of studying. I was very centered and did not let anything come before the bar. The months of hard work and no life paid off. That is my good friend Juan in the photo. He passed the same time I did. It was awesome to share that moment w/ him.

Because I'm a glutton for punishment, I decided to take the CA bar in February 2008. The test went well, but I did take the exam w/ 10,000 other people, so it is hard to tell if I will pass or not. I will begin looking for jobs in NV soon, but it is so scary. Peoples' lives will be in my hands. I will probably work for someone for a couple of years and learn the ropes and eventually open my own firm.

The bar yet again took up most of my 2007 and two months of my 2008. I'm back to working full time for my judge. I love this job. We have such a good time everyday. It will be hard to leave this place.

In other news, I have been dating a guy named Bryan. We dated for awhile in 2006 and it did not work out. We were both at different places in our lives and things just did not mesh. We remained friends. He just finished the NV bar, and we're crossing our fingers he passed. He actually knows Taylor. They went to Cooley in MI together the first year of law school. Bryan is a good guy and we've had lots of fun hanging out now that the bar is over. We're actually looking forward to seeing Lisa and family tonight. We're going to Chucky Cheese! Lisa is still my best friend ever and it is so nice to have them in Vegas. I love love love love love her children. They are pretty cool kids and are fun to be around.

I am taking this summer off. No more bars for awhile! I love to travel. I would love to have a few weeks off to be able to go back to Europe. I don't know how the new job will work out- if I'll even have a break during the two jobs. So I can only plan wknd trips so far for the summer. I'm looking forward to the beach in April and multiple wknds throughout the summer and Boston in May!

I should get back to my job. :) Take care.

Let's get this up and running...AGAIN...

Well we all took a nice break from this website for a while. I hope you are all doing well. Taylor and I just bought a house so if we decide to do another Christmas get together we can have it at our place. Their is enough room to have a really great time. So that is really the most recent excitement with the Randolph family. Buying our first home. We have enjoyed our "own" home and their are boxes still every where but it is fun and still feels like a dream many times of the day/week but it is great. We have only been here 3 weeks so it is still new.
As for my kids they continue to grow...life for them does not stop although I wish it would. My kids are all at a really fun age. Hannah is closer to going into 1st grade. She is ending her kindergarten year in just a few months. It has been fun. I am really scared for her start of 1st grade. She will be gone all day long it will be weird. She will be 6 in April. Brayden will be 4 in July and growing like a weed. He loves to be outside and could play out their all day if he could. WE are happy the summer is coming up. We are ready to get outside and play. Austin is 18 months almost. Nursery!!! Yeah. He is cute and talks so well. Almost too well because he is always asking for something. Jabbers all the time.
Life is going well we are happy and we are all healthy. Nothing more to ask for. Hope all is well for all of you wherever you might be!
Love to you all,
Lisa "WAGNER" Randolph