Monday, November 30, 2009

Thanksgiving mountain fun...

The day after Thanksgiving we met Katelyn and David and set out to the mountain to find snow. The mountain is all gated up so we drove around for a while on logging roads and finally got out and walked until we found this nice snowy hill...

We all sledded and took turns snowboarding until we were too tired to keep walking up the hill, here is Doug snowboarding like a pro...

Then we sat around drinking luke warm coffee and eating yummy WINCO sandwiches:




On the way back home the guys decided it would be fun to risk their lives for a picture under Scenic View Bridge...here it is:

Thursday, November 26, 2009

New room, new floor...

Doug finished the kitchen floor a while back...and just a couple of weeks ago decided it was time to complete the bonus room floor as well!
Here is the room before:

During...

Partially done...

Tada!...

It has made the bonus room SO nice! Now it has my sewing machine all set up in it and soon (Friday) we will have a piano in there too...very exciting!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Wedding Rehash...

I saw this on this blog...thought it was fun, and who doesn't like to talk about their wedding day??? Enjoy...

1. Where/how did you meet: We met at church. I was new in town and visiting my Aunt and Uncle's church, Doug and I ended up in the same Sunday school class...four months later, we were married.

2. 2. How long have you known each other: almost two years

3. 3. How long after you met did you start dating: dating? so overrated.

4. 4. How long did you date before you were engaged: lets say a month or two....

5. 5. How long was your engagement: About two days...

6. 6. How long have you been married: A year and a half. On Wednesday.

7. 7. What is your anniversary: May 18th

8. 8. How many people came to your wedding reception: around 125-150

9. 9. What kind of cake did you serve: A really good vanilla, marshmallow fondant frosting, with fruit fillings...SO yummy. It was the BEST cake ever! Also, we had a lemon filled beach decorated cake for the 'grooms cake'...fun.

10. Where was your wedding: We got married at a little villa on the Columbia River. The reception was held at First Baptist Longview about two months after the wedding.

11. What did you serve for your meal: Cake, mints, peanuts...

12. How many people were there in your bridal party: no party, just us (and the witnesses)

13. Are you still friends with them all: my imaginary party? sure, they're the best!

14. Did you or your spouse cry during the ceremony: No tears, all smiles.

15. Most special moment of your wedding day: Picking out our rings...we went and picked them out right after we got married...it was SO fun and special.

16. Any funny moments: That evening, we went to church and had a friend announce to the congregation that we had gotten married...it was the best watching everyone respond...

17. Any big disasters: Well, there was one that was diverted...we couldn't get ahold of mom and dad ALL day, they finally called that night...we were so nervous that they were going to find out from someone else!

18. Where did you go on your honeymoon: We went out to the beach...Seaside, Long Beach, Ocean Park...all those great places.

19. How long were you gone: 4 days

20. If you were to do your wedding over, what would you change: Probably my dress, would go a little fancier...not much just a little.



21. What side of the bed do you sleep on: I sleep on the left side of the bed. He sleeps on the right...unless we are at a hotel or something, then he sleeps closest to the door.

22. What size is your bed: Queen

23. Greatest strength as a couple: It's the joy we take in being with each other. We love spending time together.

24. Greatest challenge as a couple: Well, he's a "be-er" and I am a "do-er". He likes to just hang out and relax....whereas I love to travel and meet new people. It's been a challenge. (ditto)

25. Who literally pays the bills: I do, he makes it, I spend it.

26. What is your song: Broken Road by Rascal Flatts
27. What did you dance your first dance to: umm, dancing didn't really happen so much...not the romantic, everyone watching type dance...dancing in general happens often.
28. Describe your wedding dress: green and brown...knee length...
29. What kind of flowers did you have at your wedding: we didn't have any at our wedding but at the reception we had gerbera daisies and roses...

30. Are your wedding bands engraved? no

Go here for our blog post for pictures from our wedding day...
And here for reception pictures...

Friday, November 6, 2009

Fun with animals...

We have lots of fun with our pets! Here are some fun pictures from lately...also, the puppies have opened their eyes! There are a couple of pictures of them at the end...
Dallas and me...he is learning to give hugs.

Sampson terrorizing Jasmine...


Mug Shots...


Puppies...