Monday, June 22, 2009

Condolences to the Petrella Family
I recently heard that my old roommate from BYU Idaho passed away. She was amazing in ways I could only wish I could be. Battling cancer for so long she remained positive and looked on the bright side. When I lived in Cornerstone Manner with Angelina and with her sister Melissa she was always happy and excited about life! I want to just send a hug to Melissa and her family. May they feel the Saviors love through this trial! I included her obituary here so my mom and dad could read it.


Angelina M. Petrella

June 2, 2009 Angelina M. Petrella, 27, of Liverpool, passed Tuesday in her home after a two-year battle with colon cancer. Born in Syracuse, her father's military duty allowed her to travel to many places including San Angelo, Texas where she was a 2000 graduate of Central High School. She also attended Brigham Young University-Idaho where she was a 2005 graduate with a bachelors degree in communication. She was employed by Waste Management in Liverpool where she worked as an inside account manager in the sales department. She was an active member of her church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Through her fight she kept a courageous attitude that inspired others. Her unwavering faith was an example to those around her and her humor could put a smile on even the sourest person. She wants to thank all the special care that the nurses of the Hill Medical Center Infusion Center gave to her and her Hospice Care Team. Angelina is survived by her mother, Gerri Petrella of Liverpool; her sisters, Melissa Petrella, Nicole Petrella; and a brother, Michael Petrella. She is also survived by her paternal grandparents, Nicholas and Beth Petrella of Solvay and many aunts, uncles and cousins, whom she loved deeply. Her Father passed away in 2004 of Melanoma cancer. Calling hours will be Friday, June 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4889 Bear Rd., Liverpool, NY 13088. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 6, at 10 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Liverpool. Burial will be in Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay. BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME, Solvay, has care of arrangements. Any donations can be sent to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Dignity Memorial Please sign the guestbook at syracuse.com/obits
Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple

I love going to different temple open houses because of the spirit that is felt. Even though these temples havent been dedicated the spirit is very strong.

This temple open house was much more organized than the last one we attended! It didnt take any time at all to get through the official tour and then we spent some time having free cookies and taking pictures afterward.Isn't it just beautiful!

Also for those of you that heard about the temple getting struck by lightning I had to take a picture for you all to see!


Where the new temple is located we couldn't resist taking this picture for mom and dad! A road named after you!



While we were down in Utah for the weekend we also had to have a bit of fun! We went to The Hollywood Connection which has indoor rollercoasters, paint balling, bumper cars, rollerskating, etc.

While the boys rode the bumpercars Kaytlin looked on with interest! Gotta love the pigtails! Her hair is growing fast!

We so much fun we will have to do it again sometime soon. Thanks to Anthony and Mandy for playing with us all weekend!

Monday, June 15, 2009

T-Ball season has started!
I am playing outfield but looking at the other kids and not paying attention to the batter!
Getting ready to swing!
My cousin andruw invited me to play on his team. Go Blue Tigers! This is him batting! When we play outfield together we play around in the grass and watch the other kids!



As you can see I am the best! Now just need to get Andruw to believe me!



The season is only a month of games three times a week but the kids love it! It is quite funny watching them tackle the ball and run around the bases the wrong way but who cares right. So far no one has been pegged with the ball flying the wrong direction... give it time though.
We just like to have fun!