Morgan's new room

Morgan finally got to redo her room here. We painted the accent wall behind her bed pink, white and orange--her favorite colors! I wasn't so sure at first, but it turned out well. We still have to hang things but she is happy with the outcome.

At home with Maggie

Poor Maggie, she was spayed and had to wear a collar. She had a rough time and needed lots of TLC. Unfortunately, we were having record breaking temps (104 degrees) and have no A/C. We had to take her collar off because of the heat but couldn't leave her alone because she would lick at her stitches. We had to watch her 24/7, which meant during the heat wave we couldn't go to the pool or anywhere to get cool. We felt like we were being held hostage for 2 weeks. All is well now and she is doing great and the temps are back to normal!

Street Fair & Motorcycle Shopping

Today we went to a street fair in Kent, Wa. It was a really good fair, lots of booths and food. Afterwards, we went motorcycle & quad shopping. Here is Jake trying a few of them out!

Every day is race day in Seattle

I think I will put in for the NASCAR assignment, it is cool standing next to a car with 850 hour power that cost over $100.000.00 dollars for the motor alone.

Morgan sporting her new Denny Hammlin T-Shirt

I had the FedEx NASCAR come to my station in Seattle on 07-07-09. Ramona, Jake and Morgan came to see the car and Jake stayed to help me cook hot dogs for my employees. It was a very nice day in Seattle, in the 80's, and everyone had a good time. Morgan and Jake both came out of the deal with real nice hats and T-shirts.

Fourth of July camping trip

We went camping with our friends the Schramm's for the Fourth of July weekend. It was great, minus the mosquito infestation. The weather was wonderful, we went over the pass, where we saw snow and then down to Bumping Lake and the American River where we camped. The kids got to make fire with a flint and shoot a new air soft rifle. We also got an ice cream ball which is was Morgan is holding, it really does work and makes great ice cream!

My 40th Birthday at the Jonas Brother's Concert

If you would have asked me last year, what I would be doing on my 40th Birthday, I would have told you that I would be in Italy. Funny how life turns out, instead I ended up taking Morgan to a Jonas Brother's Concert. We went to my favorite restaurant, overlooking the waterfront, and then spent the next 6.5 hrs at the concert (preparty activities and all). It was a really good concert, Jordan Sparks performed (she was great!). It wasn't the birthday that I planned, but it ended up being a great one!

Northwest Trek

We visited the Northwest Trek. It is an a ride thru park, with animals native to our area. There are also several trails to follow on foot. We saw lots of animals, even some new baby mountain goats. It is a beautiful place to visit, with some incredible views!

My computer has been having some issues since Christmas, it doesn't allow me to post any pictures. Kevin let me download all of our pictures since Christmas to his laptop and update the blog. So, here is our last 6mos of life in the PacNW.

Family

My Uncle Gary passed away suddenly and I was able to fly home for the funeral. My mom comes from a family of 12, this is a picture of 7 of them. It was unfortunate circumstances but wonderful to see so many of my family members (aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, siblings and my mom). Here are a few of my family members, lots of nieces and nephews, sister in laws, sister and mom.

Sunshine & Maggie's haircut

We have been blessed with above average temps and sunshine this spring, this is Morgan and Jake enjoying the sunshine! Maggie had her first grooming appointment today, we had the mobile groomer come, because Maggie isn't too fond of riding in the car yet.

Pike Place Mkt & Chinatown

Over spring break, we took advantage of the nice weather and spent a day at the market and went to Chinatown (to get Lucy's babydoll). Jake got to pet the horse of the mounted policeman (pretty cool).

Track and Baseball

Jake did track this year. It was a before school sport, with 1 track meet between all 4 elementary schools at the end of the season. Jake ran the 100m dash, the 400m relay and 800m relay (just like mom). He did really well. That night it was his school night at the Tacoma Rainiers baseball game.

Tiger Mtn. Hike

Kevin and I hiked to the top of Tiger Mtn. in Issaquah, Wa. It is a 2 hr hike (great workout)! When at the top, we met a parasailer-he did some tricks for us and wanted Kevin to go tandem jumping with him. This vantage point, lets you see Lake Washington, Lake Sammamish, Mt Rainier and Bellevue. If you watch Grey's Anatomy, this is where Meredith and the Doc were going to build their dream home.