Alta High Class of '99

Going to me 10 year reunion made me feel really old. It also made me feel so grateful for the life I had and the life I have.

You may hear me say every once in awhile that I hated high school. Really what I mean to say is I had a handful of experiences that burned so deep and that is what I remember. My 10 year reunion reminded me of the good times and the great friends I made.

For all of you fellow class of '99ers out there, these words may bring back memories: The Store, Deb Gross, DECA, Corner Canyon, The Players, Back in Black. Really, we had the life back then didn't we? Back then our biggest problems were what we were going to wear, if a crush said hi to you that day, who you were going to the dance with and being at the right party.

The reunion made me realize that everyone has gone so many different ways. Most people looked the same. Many still had the same personality but we have all had many different experiences over the past decade. Three of my friends were the parents of twins and one was pregnant with a set. Some have one child, others have FOUR!!! Many have spread their wings and ventured out of the state but it was so exciting to have them there. Most of my friends are scattered to the point I haven't seen them since high school. There are at least 4 in California. One in Colorado. A few in Texas and one that moves so much we all loose track. A few have exciting careers, but most of them continue with the most important work, being a mother.

There was some sadness that night. There was a moment of silence for 5 people that have passed on since high school, one was just 2 weeks before the reunion. One friend just lost her house in the Santa Barbara fires. One has a son who was born with half a heart, but he is doing great after numerous surgeries. One friend lost her husband suddenly due to a bad prescription drug combination and left her to raise a 2 year old and one baby on the way. One of my dearest friends has so many health issues from MS and a terrible heart condition that has put her on a heart donor list, but she still smiled through it.

Then there are always the guys that will never change. The ones who thought they were so cool in high school and still do. They even made a web site to make fun of old classmates to try to boost their already over inflated egos a tich more.... there were many people grateful that they didn't show for what I assume in fear for their lives after people found out about their web site.

I came away from that night realizing how wonderful my life has been. It was so much fun to see everyone and hear what they are doing. It was so much fun to talk about careers, children, husbands and what we are all doing now. I am so happy to have had the experiences I have had and I am so grateful to be where I am today with such an incredibly supportive husband, a beautiful baby and that we are all healthy. I didn't get to chat with everyone nearly enough and I certainly didn't take enough pictures. It was such a fun night!

I wish more of our friends could have made it.... but it was neat to see this group.Me, Jen Swenson, Jen Martineau Stagg, Little Debbie White Speed, Lindsay Blodgett, Natalie Hilbert, Lisa Durham Trent, Jessica Thorup, Jada Davis and Brittney Briner Hughes.

Me & Lisa Durham Trent

Jada Davis. She was one of Andrew's favorites(wink wink)!!

Bless Andrew's heart. He was such a good sport. I didn't hear him complain once about having to go to the reunion. Some of my friend's husbands didn't come which was a shocker to me!! I would be so disappointed if he wasn't there unless he had a way good excuse. Andrew made some friends of his own. He is so easy going and always makes the best out of any situation. He's a good man.

Side not for Meredith's Information.... She always asks me how long a post took because mine tend to be lengthy. I am a super fast typer so this one took about 7 minutes (I timed it for ya Beck).