Moses Lake Class of 1998

My oh my I had such a fun time this last week. I don't really even know where to start...and I can barely remember everything we did.

Wednesday I woke up super early and we left to go to Salt Lake at 6:30 am. I had my one hour flight and was in Spokane at like 8 am. Laura didn't get in until 1:30 so I spent the day hanging out with myself. It felt very weird. But it was also very relaxing. Really it is such a strange feeling to not have my kids around. I watched a movie and the last episode of Gossip Girl (which I somehow missed when my DVR was on the fritz) so time went by quickly. It was funny because the movie I watched was kinda sad and I was making crying faces all alone in the airport. I am sure I looked crazy. Someone working at the airport said "you've been here a while, how come?" to which I responded "well, my girlfriend is flying in in about an hour so I am waiting for her." I didn't realize until later that um...he probably thought I meant my "girlfriend, girlfriend" hummm interesting. It was a nice wait though and so exciting to see Laura Lei again. For a split second I panicked a little...I haven't spent more than 3 hours with this girl since I have been married. And here I was going to spend every single second with her for the next 6 days. My worries were put to rest the moment I saw her though. It really was just like old times. We stayed in her old room in her old bed...and I felt like a teenager again. Her brother Ryan came home one night and heard Amber, Laura and I talking and laughing and he said it was exactly as if he were in junior high again. It really was so fun to be with my girls....

Anyways I am getting off track. We (Cynthia, Laura, Rose and I) spent the rest of the afternoon in Spokane, shopping and eating and laughing. Rose was so good and it was nice to be able to get to know her without my own kids to worry about. And so good to see Laura as a mom. Once we were home Amber came over and we spent the evening in Laura's bedroom looking over the year book and reminiscing about our "glory days".

Thursday was another day just spent hanging out. We headed to meet Amber in the Montlake park...but unfortunatly Laura heard Mcosh park and needless to say Amber wasn't there. Laura and I made a Walmart run though for old times sake. Then we met up with Amber later and the three of us Headed to some Japanese Restaurant for dinner. Oddly enough we ended up all wearing grey shirts and since we used to dress in themed clothes all of the time we didn't change...

There are going to be a few of these pictures of the three of us...sorry.

We kept wishing for a photographer to be with us at all times...because I wanted us all to be in the picture. Hahaaa

Dinner was delish and we went to Dairy Queen afterwards. It was exhilarating to be out without our children. So fun.

Friday was the first day of the reunion. We spent the day hanging out with a trip to Maurices and Gottchalks (I have no idea how to spell that). We ate lunch at the Taco shop and spent time getting ready for our big night at the reunion.

We for some reason didn't get the picture of the three of us at the Hardy's door this night. But we did all three of us sit in the front of Amber's big truck...just like the old days. I had to get a picture of us in there. It was really stressful getting ready that night. We didn't know what to expect and on our way there we were all thinking "why are we doing this??". Both Amber and Laura were really going for me. I really wanted to go and they were willing to go with me. But as we pulled into the bowling alley (yes our 10 year reunion was held at a bowling alley/casino...fancy....hahaaa) we were all pretty scared to go in. Man that was the worst feeling. All three of us standing in the door way terrified to walk in. Bahhh. We finally made it in....all three of us at the same time despite everyone trying to push someone else inside first. Right when we got there an fellow classmate, and one that never talked to us at that came up and said
"so ladies how about a shot (of alcohol for people like my mom who might not know what that means...no offense)
Laura and Amber and I just kinda stood there speechless. I finally managed to say,
"you know after all of these years we still don't drink"
He thought that was weird I am sure. It was really funny
Anyways...there weren't very many people there. We kept saying "we are only going to make an appearance...then we are out" But sure enough and true to Ashley form we shut that place down...honestly we were some of the last to leave. It was pretty fun...and we knew at least not to worry about the next night.

After that we headed to the rodeo for just a second...it was fun and everything I remembered about the Moses Lake Rodeo.


Us at the Rodeo...the first picture is hilarious but I wanted to get us all in and the rodeo. The second one Sean took for us. I don't think we have changed too much over the past 10 years.

Saturday Laura and I went to the fair with her brother and sis in law Matt and Shaila and their kids, and Cynthia, and Nathan (who had shown up as a surprise the day before). I got to see all of the Hardy boys but Ben...who is still on a mission...but it was so great to see them all. They are really like brothers to me. Anyways the fair was so flippin hot I thought I was going to die. Man it was hot. We saw a bunch of animals and just basically walked around. It was funny to be back.

We had to get our pictures taken with the Eclipse book cover that was in one of the art booths at the fair...we thought it was pretty funny. I am sure it would have been something I would have painted if the book came out when I was in junior high.

Man I am sorry this is getting...but I want to remember this.

Once we were home we headed out with Shaila and Sean and Amber and their kids to my Grandma's to go swimming. Ohhh it felt so good after sweating to death at the fair. Then my grandma made us some scones which is pretty much one of the best things that can happen to me. I love my grandma and it was good to see her (and ohh those scones).

So Saturday nights plans for the Reunion were at CHICO's Pizza...classy. Man that place hasn't changed a bit in the last 10 years. We were way less nervous the second night. Although...it was pretty scary walking into that room.

Here we are as we headed out for the night.

Laura and Amber with Mike Homer.


Man...it was so good to see Alisha and Tom...I love them both.

Me and Amy and her little one Lila.
an old school picture of Amy and I...we were on drill team together. And this was before one of our routines (oh and it was an 80's inspired routine so that is why it looks even more old school than it actually is).


I really really really wanted to see Amy and Deena. I was thrilled that both were there. I have been really sad that I have lost touch with them. I hope I can start emailing them, and keep in touch from time to time. They were both very good friends to me.
Deena...it was good to see her.
Me and Lei with Deena and Alissa C. the night before Laura left to college August 1998.

A picture with Matt P. and Robert C. great to see both of them.

Here is the group picture...there wasn't the best turnout.

We ended the night with pot stickers and milkshakes at sherrys. Yum. We were giddy and had such a great time. We talked to almost everyone there...and everyone was really so nice. All three of us were sooo glad we went.

I have a couple more pictures from the trip but man...my fingers are exhausted and I know this is a little to long to read.

Class of 98 rules. hahaa