Monday, September 22, 2008

Doug's Birthday fun...

For Doug's birthday we planned a big weekend. We went up to Puyallup on Friday after work and had fun at the hotel pool. Because we drove up Friday night we were able to relax some Saturday morning before the fair. We got to the fair at about 11:30 Saturday and got to see all the animals and ride some rides...and of course had some yummy fair food. Later that afternoon we had some family and friends join us...so Doug got to ride a scary ride with his brother...This ride goes up 20 stories high...and REALLY fast...then back down...REALLY fast...
Later that evening we went to the concert...first up was Steven Curtis Chapman: He did such a great job, he really shared his heart and all that his family has been going through the last few months...we loved it!!! Next was Michael W. Smith...it was a lot of fun because most of his songs were ones we knew well...

Thursday, September 18, 2008

From the beach...

We took a trip to go camping a few weekends ago...we found some great places to relax and enjoy the ocean! This first picture is what we saw on our hike up to Cape Dissapointment.

Here we are inside a huge tree...

The lighthouse...

Beautiful beach...




Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Family news...

Check out Kara's blog for the cutest boys ever announcing our newest family exitement!!!

Monday, September 1, 2008

Firsts...

There's a first time for everything. Lately I have been struck by how many 'firsts' I have been having. I guess when I watch babies and toddlers start to learn and do new things it is always fun and exciting to watch them take their first step and hear their first words. Not much attention is given to our grown up firsts! Here are some of my firsts from the last few months!

I got married.
I registered for stuff at Target...and got some of it!
I picked out china...ok, dishes.
I bought men's underwear. (not for myself!)
I spent time on an Indian reservation.
I helped build a fence.
I turned down a management position at work.
I got a cat.
I cleaned out a litter box.
I rode a roller coaster that went upside-down...(first and last)
I visited Cape Disapointment.
I cut Doug's hair.

I am sure there are many more...it's fun to point some out though!