Seattle Scenery

I forgot to post these beautiful pictures taken from Husky Stadium...

Mt Rainier...

Weekend in Seattle

We enjoyed fabulous sunshine in Seattle this weekend. We went down for the Husky game and a fabulous tailgate party hosted by Trevor & Rhonda. Fine food and fellowship! We were disappointed in the final score, but had a good time anway! Here's a few pictures to capture our weekend!

Dave, Nicole, Jason & Kyle
Trevor & Rob
Rhonda & Tara
Chief Cook
Showing her colors
Natalia too!
Dale & Joel
The fabulous display of our national flag and the many highschool bands that joined to play the national anthem and America the Beautiful
Hunter, Jo, Miranda and Natalia enjoying time together

Fine mexican food lunch on Sunday

Couldn't resist another trip to Boulevard after we got home - three weeks in a row! As you can see, it was a bit windy, but absolutely beautiful!!!

Time for an update...

Time is flying by, guess it's time for an update. We had a wonderful weekend, enjoying the sunshine in beautiful Western Washington! Friday we enjoyed having Rob's college roommate Don D with us, along with Cody R. The boys played music on the violin, viola and sax - it sounds like a strange combo, but it was very beautiful. We worked around the house and yard on Saturday - Rob fortified the second level of our tree house, so now the girls are spending every free minute in the "top story" - some 16' up! Took in the first football game of the season Saturday evening - Lynden won mightily over their opponents! Enjoyed a picnic at Boulevard Park tonight with friends Steven & Kelly and family. It was a perfect evening - sunshine and the bay, a good visit - what more could you want?! Enjoyed seeing the full moon rise over Mt. Baker on our way home. Feeling very blessed in our corner of the world tonight! Here are a few pics that I snapped of the girls today. They are growing up!

1st day of school!

Today was the girls first day of school - 2nd and 4th grade. Wow, how the time flies. Mama is a little sad summer is over and we are back to the structure of the school schedule, but I guess I will adjust. We've just had so much fun this summer!

Rodeo Fun

Last week we decided to check out our local rodeo - it is on the professional circuit and promised to be good. Rob had never been, and I hadn't been for 20+ years, so I guess we were due. We met up with Joel & Cheryl and family and Gerald & Angela and family, which made it fun. I think those cowboys all need a chiropractor and massage therapist - boy do they take a beating. We laughed until our sides hurt at the little kids doing "mutton busting" - riding the sheep. It was hilarious! Not sure we'll go every year, but it was fun!

Sleepy girls

Thought this photo of the girls was so cute - this was taken at Milltown - we stay at the local little motel...

Colorado trip photos

Here are some of the highlights of our trip to Colorado...

The moving crew - early Wednesday morning - we had many miles to go that day!

The kids in front of the U-Haul trailer that Carissa and I pulled behind their Pilot
The BIG RIG - all 53' of it, from front bumper to back bumper
Sighttseeing...forgive all the pictures - I was truly awed and amazed by God's creation at this park!


The three gossips




Balanced Rock
One of the biggest arches we saw






This was a few miles down the road for comic relief I guess - we couldn't see a hole!

Overlooking the town
Downtown Durango
A landmark hotel

The new abode
Sunday morning
Our dear friends...
Headed home