2008 In A Nutshell

I have been looking through pictures from this past year and have been thinking about all of the things I was able to do in 2008. So here is 2008 in a nutshell from the beginning to the end! Get ready for a picture overload people!
Brookie got married!

Calogero and I were invited to Maui in March by Shane and Ashee for their wedding. It was beautiful and I can't wait to go back. Calogero and I tried snorkeling for the fist time thanks to some convincing by Shane and I loved it. (even Calogero who is absolutely terrified of the ocean enjoyed it)

Hiking in Maui

Shane and Ashlee's Wedding, it was so Pretty! Calogero and I are so happy for you two.

We did the Road to Hana this beautiful black sand beach was on the way to the top.

Krystal and I were able to travel to California twice this year of Royal Family Training, but don't worry we had fun too. We went shopping, to the beach, laid out, and as usual laughed all weekend! The girl is hilarious people trust me she has had me laughing since third grade.

I was able to spend a lot of time with my friends with year. Erin, Tami, Brooke, Jake, Gentri, and I went to dinner downtown this summer and shopped at the Gateway.

Don't I look like a child abductor or something? Now all I need is a windowless white van. Creepy!

We can't say no to a scoop, sorry.

This year Krystal and I were given the opportunity to start a mentoring program for Utah foster kids that works hand in hand with the camp we are involved with. It has been really fun, and a great learning and life experience.

Andrew, Matthew (my brothers), and Me at Royal Family Kids Camp. Don't I look like I just spent a non-stop week with 35 crazy but amazing kids! (or at least like I look like I need a shower) It's always a go, go, go week I love it! 2008 was my 10th year as a staff member.

I gave fly fishing a try for the first time this summer and loved it!

Andrew and Matthew started their first year with the Collide School of Ministry. I am so proud of both of them they are working so hard and really growing up. I love you both you are the greatest brothers! Also I love you a ton Mom and Dad I have loved all the time we have spent hanging out.

The Utes had one heck of a season 13-0! What a great year to be a Utes fan, wait it's always great to be a Utes fan!

We spent a ton of great times with Shane and Ashlee this year golfing, seeing movies, traveling, and just hanging out. We love you guys and can't wait to spend the next year hanging out with you.

Jennie and Buddy invited Calogero and I with all of my girlfriends and their families to their cabin. It was so fun I love spending time with those girls and I really enjoy all of their husbands and adorable children .

Calogero and I had the opportunity to sit on the second row at a Jazz game! Way fun, neither of us have had that opportunity before and we really enjoyed it.

Calogero and I went on a cruise to the Mexican Riviera! Believe it or not this our first full vacation alone together ever! Even on our honeymoon friends met up with us for half of the time. It was so fun to spend time together and do our own thing. Love you babe thanks for a great vacation!














Well farewell 2008 we had a blast! I wish everyone a Happy New Year! It is time to make new memories, do all you can for others, spend time with family and friends, and don't forget to enjoy yourself. Much Love and Thanks.

-The Ricotta's

You've Got To See This!

I went to the movies a few times over this past weekend but one movie that I loved and must suggest that you see is, Slumdog Millionaire. It was so good I really enjoyed it. The little boy that plays Jamal when he is a little boy is so dang cute and funny! (Awesome suggestion Shane!) You've got to see it people! Go to the website and check out the trailor: http://www.foxsearchlight.com/slumdogmillionaire/

New Years Eve!

Happy 2009! Can you believe that 2009 is here I remeber being in elementary school thinking that the year 2000 was a lifetime away and that I was going to be sooo old when it came (um 24 I might as well be a senior citizen I guess) well now it's 2009 man time flies. I feel like high school was just yesterday. Does anyone else feel like they should still be 18? Anywho...

Well I hope all of you had a great New Years and that 2009 has been treating you well so far. I had an all day extravaganza with friends, very enjoyable. First Casey and I hit the gym (thank you for making my lazy butt work-out with you it needs it) then Krystal, Ashlee and I went and saw Marley and Me. It was so good we laughed, we cried (sorry Ash I had to) I totally recommend it to all! Then Calogero, Shane, Ashlee, Aaron, Amy, and I went to the Utes Basketball Game, we won of course. Then off to the Brown's for pizza and Games! We totally are getting old though because the plan started out with the game, dinner, and then we were going to go out after. So my "young" friends slowly wussed out, I wish I could say I was shocked by it but unfortunatly that was not the case (Just Kidding).We did stay up to about 4 a.m. playing games and I did laugh a ton so I can't complain I do love my friends! Happy New Year to your Family from Ours!