Our bumb weekend....

So our weekend has started out with me.....
Going to the dentist! I had this feeling come to me that I needed to get my teeth taken care of....And I had one of my friends Rozemary take me last week to an appointment....where I came to find out I needed more than what I wanted...after a bit of an emotional breakdown...We all came to a conclusion! I needed to have two crowns right away and my one wisdom tooth pulled and the tooth next to it pulled (since the wisdom tooth broke it so bad) Well thank goodness I have a great dentist who puts up with me! He even got me in right away- since I have to do things like that asap!
So my appointment was suppose to be friday on the dentists day off...but it moved to Thursday which turned out great!!! My appointment went so well ( way better than last time) And he did such a great job!! ( I would take pictures but I am little swollen)

So now to my poor hubby!!
We had to be at Evergreen at 7:15 am! Then he had to get all checked in! The doctor,nurse, and anesthesiologist were so great and informative!! Here are some pics before surgery!


He said once he got in the anesthesiologist said " say goodnight" and then James was out like a light! When I came to get him he was so out of it....he was so clingy which I love!! The nurse went over everything...and then we got ready to leave!

Once we got into the car...his knee started to bleed a little bit....so the nurse actually got in the car too! And started to check on it!! They really were great! They sent us home with some guaze and it started bleeding a little more....

He had his machine delivered so it will move his knee! The guy who came over was great! James needs to be using the machine for 6+ hours a day his first week off!




So all in all...James is sore!And will be a lot worse tomorrow! He is still numb now....and hopefully it will last longer than it is suppose to!


It was so nice to have James mom and Jaiden stop by!And James dad and his best friend Jeremy came and gave him a blessing!!

*James needs to be off of work for a week
* He has to use the machine for 6+ hours a day for a week!
* He will need to use crutches for a minimum of 3 weeks!
And will take about 6 months for it to heal!

8 months already!!!

James and I have been married for Eight months!! Wow time flies by!!! Probably because it has been so great!

We definitely keep busy and always have something going on! It has been a little less busy since James isnt able to go to the gym lately, or go to basketball twice a week!

We can't wait for this summer and all the little trips we have planned along with all the fun things there are to do outside!!! Yay for Seattle!!!!

And here we are after one of my favorites...... Red Robin!!!

Birch Bay- YW retreat!

All the young woman in our ward got to go out of town for 24hours! It seems like not a whole lot of time, but it was a nice little vacation! It was such a perfect day and a ton of fun! The girls had a friday off of school so we took advantage! We left early in the morning and went up to Birch Bay to the Petek's cabin! We started off by having lunch..then played some darts...then we had time to work on Personal Progress....then we got to go to the beach!! Afterwards we went to the cabin and were able to do a fun project while some of the group worked on dinner! After dinner it was time by the fire....and smores of course!!! Then movies and games!! It was a fun little trip!!

Bye bye Rosco

Rosco was such a great and loving dog!I have had him since he was 8 weeks old, I got him in Washington DC and he has been with me almost everyday since he was born!He has been to probably more states than most that read our blog! He loved road trips, playing outside, wearing clothes, playing fetch, and the list goes on~
Recently we have found out that besides not being fond of James, or fufu....he is not very fond of little kids (ecsp those that are around the age of one) He just barks and barks and likes to bite! So that posed a problem to James and I.
So,we talked about it and James was so great about it!He didnt even tell me I needed to get rid of him....he just let me do what I needed to do!
I was not planning on finding him a home right away...but I wanted to before we start to have kids so it makes it easier on me.After talking to my friend Sally....I started looking on craigslist and then I found an ad for a daughter looking for another companion for her father! He was having his 69th birthday, celebrating life after having cancer, and celebrating being sober for 28 years! I talked to him on the phone, and we set up a day to meet him....I told him on the phone that we just wanted to meet him and see how it went.....


We took him to his house and Rosco instantly loved it! He loved him and his little chihuahua! We left to think about the decision we were making and ran to the store to get some last minute things! Rosco didnt even care that we left...James and I ran and got some things and got back and we both felt so much peace! We gave him a new home and felt so much peace about it! I was so worried fufu would be upset but honestly she is happier than ever!!! She actually spends time with us and loves going on more walks and sleeps in our bed now!!! We have gotten updates on rosco and he is doing better than ever!!!

Birthdays!

March is a good month for Birthdays in our family!So it was time to Celebrate!!!

Lena and Art's Birthday were both on the same week! Lena was so kind to have a joint celebration with Art on her very own birthday!! It was nice to get everyone together! Here our some pictures from our Red Robin trip!!

Lena even got some carmel syrup on her sundae (since she dosent like chocolate) And of course the free birthday burgers are great!!!


And Happy Birthday to Gideon on the East coast..even though we didnt get to spend it with him! I will get to visit soon!!!

Happy 2 years of being together!!

Two Years have gone by quick!!Yes we still celebrate it!!Why not???



Today James and I got to celebrate our two years by going to go see the LION KING!! It was so amazing and I would recommend it to anyone!!It was so neat to see all the different costumes and how well they were able to follow the movie! Enjoy our pictures!We tried taking pictures inside...But you cant and I got yelled at :(

Spa, Gold Mine Tour- what a day!!

Today we started off our day with James getting a massage and me a haircut!!It was nice to just be able to relax!! After the pampering we decided to take some pictures then went to a Gold Mine Tour!


The Gold Mine tour was fun it was neat to be under the mountain and see real Gold!We even had to wear the construction hat and carry a flashlight!! It was fun!!

Then we were off on our way to go back to Seattle!!!!(well after making James stop at the 7th Target on our trip)

Tubbing,Learning how to snowboard, & Waterpark!!

So today we decided we were going to go tubing!It was such a beautiful day and we wanted to spend as much of it outside that we could!!!We took the world's longest gondola up to the top of silver mountain (which was such a beautiful..but as James would say LONG! ride) Then once we got off I realized I was dressed to warm :)It was not cold at all!We went tubing but didnt last to long :)



Then James and I decided that since it was such a great day we should take advantage!So he taught me how to snowboard!!With his help and the help of an instructor I was able to go up and down the mountain myself without falling!!It did take a little while...for now I do enjoy skiing more- but probably because I know how too!!



After we got done on the mountain we went back and relaxed!Then we went to the waterpark!!It was a ton of fun (It was just hard because the last indoor waterpark was better...well just a bit bigger with a wave pool!But this one was good minus the pool)



Enjoy the pictures!!!

Going to the resort!!!

James and I got to relax and sleep in....then we went to the Idaho Falls Temple ( It was so beautiful!)

(It was so bright out!)

We then started driving to the resort we were staying at in Kellogg Idaho! It was another long trip but fun!We got to drive through Montana which was such a beautiful state ( well at least the part we drove through) We stopped in Missula and James got another knife :) His second on the trip!Then we headed the rest of the way! We got to the resort and were so confused by all the time changes!!Once we got there we went to our room explored the resort...and later on went in the roof top hot tub!! It was a nice end to a long day!!!

Yellowstone and Hanging out with friends!!

Today we woke up and decided to drive to Yellowstone!!We drove past Rexburg,and up through the Montana into Wyoming! It was very senic ride...a little snowy! We were planning on driving through Yellowstone...but to our suprise- You can't drive in Yellowstone in the winter. So we went around the little town shopping and then decided to go snowmobiling!!!! James needed to rent snowclothes since they were at our hotel and the place had it all!!!

We went snowmobiling on this amazing trail!It was so neat because on the trail we ended up in Montana,Idaho, and Wyoming!!James phone didnt know what time zone it was on!!

It was a fun little adventure!Afterwards we ate in town and then headed back to Idaho Falls!

We went shopping for some things and got a cute outfit for Keaton!!Andre and Chelsea meet us at our hotel and we went to this restraunt near it!Afterwards we went hot tubbing!! Such a fun night..went by too fast!They need to move to Washington!!!



Enjoy the pictures!!!

Vacation Time!!!

So James and I decided to go on a ski trip...But that changed a little when he tore his ACL :( We changed it up a bit! And decided to shorten our stay at the resort and go visit some friends and head up to Yellowstone!!! So here we start our Journey!!!

We left on Tuesday bright and early!! 4:38am!!!I started off driving and drove for a few hours...James then took over and I drove the rest of the trip! We got to Blackfoot in just about 12 hours!!It was such a beautiful drive!And a ton of fun!!

We got to Chelsea and Andre's house and visited with Chelsea and her family!!We got to meet Baby Keaton!!He is so adorable!! After we visited for awhile we drove to our hotel in Idaho Falls and went to Applebees!!!

We had the best view from our room- The Idaho Falls Temple!!

Here are some pictures from the day!!!

Life gets busier everyday!

Just when you think Life will slow down....Lately there has been lots of baby showers,hanging out with friends,doing lots of hair, and getting ready for vacation! Here are just a few pictures of what we have been doing Lately!!!

24

So we have been out of the loop! We left off on Season 5 of 24 .....and in the last week we have been hermits! The only people that see us are at work, at the gym and the guys at blockbuster!!!


We are trying to catch up!!It is now season 7 and we got cable! Yes I refused for so long....But we got it!! We got a good deal from James work (Chase) and we couldnt pass it up! So now we have a dvr so I dont have to run home from the gym to watch our show!

So for 24! We finished season 5 and 6 in a week!!And today we have started season 7!!! We are crazy but we couldnt stop!! Lots of late nights!

Bye Bye Dad....

So it was nice to have my dad here!He was able to stay here for Two weeks! We were able to do some fun things and spend some quality time together!We were able to watch a few of James games,watch movies,go on little trips....It was also nice to come home and not have to cook :) And have fresh bread and cookies!!!

While he was visiting we kept busy with normal everyday life....working,going to the gym, I had lots of hair to do, but we still were able to balance everything!

On his last day here we went to Bahama Breeze!! James and my favorite restraunt!!!



Thanks Dad for the visit!! And for all that you do!!!

Poor James

So after a year and a half James finally made an appointment to get his ankle checked out since it is still swollen from playing basketball.The Dr. said he needed an MRI so today was the day he had to go. He has never had an MRI and it was hard for him. It was a half an hour of being completely still..which he can't do. So he will find out as soon as the Dr. gets back in town what the results are!!

So later that night...since he was still able to play basketball,we went to his game!It was the Fourth Quarter and James was running and his knee popped!!! He was in too much pain to finish playing,so we left. We picked up a movie so he could have something to watch....and by the time he got home and he started icing it...It started swelling.

A week goes by and it is still sore.....He had a Doctor appointment when he finally could get in....The Doctor thinks he tore his ACL - but James now has to get an MRI on his Ankle....So Wednesday the 4th we will find out!

A little day trip with my two favorite guys!!

So yes...I have the best Boss in the world... I get to take off different days!

Today we decided to go to Leavenworth since my dad was still in town and he has never been before. Plus good German food is always nice!

Here are some pictures from the day!



* Just in case you are going to Leavenworth in January during the week- it is a ghost town! And not all the shops are open.

My Dads Visit

So my dad was on his way after New Years...James and I were worried since he normally dosent travel this way in the winter time. (And Washington decided to have some extreme weather this year) So the trip from Ohio to here which normally takes only a few days.....Turned into to over a week. He was going to drive through Spokane and Snoqualmie Pass....he waited at a truck stop a few days till the avalanche danger stopped but instead of going that way he was going to drive out of the way and go through Portland. He made it right passed Portland and stopped at a truck stop...then Once he was getting ready to leave the I-5 closed for mudslides! So he was trapped in Portland!We didnt know how long he would be there and didnt know how long we would see him once he got into town...So James and I were going to go down and visit him..So on Thursday we decided since we didnt have a navigation system we were going to go get the phone we wanted....SO we got :



So the I-5 opened and on Saturday we meet him in Snoqualmie and helped him move a family in! Then we had a fun night watching movies....and going to :

Leavenworth - I want to move!!!

So we go to Leavenworth way too much!! And this trip I have decided I want to move there!!! I love it and dont want to leave!! Soon there will be a train that goes down there!! So it can be possible for family to visit :) Now I just need to convince James!!!

So this trip we took James Dad ( It was part of his christmas present) He has been wanting to go for awhile and visit and go to his favorite restraunt. It was fun going....and looking at different ways we can make money there to be able to move! All in my dreams!!!!

Here are some pictures!

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New Years

It is crazy how fast time flies by!
This New Years James and I are hosting a night for the Young Men and Young Women in our ward. We are going to be having Pizza, watching movies, playing games! They all came over around eight and we take them over to the Bishops at Midnight! At the Bishops he has an annual breakfast for the all the youth- till they are ready to leave. James and I left not to later........
Here are some pictures!!

Christmas Day!!Our 1st Married Christmas!

So James and I did big presents for each other this year......so we didnt get lots of little things that add up.....

I got my kitchen aid(Black Friday Special)

Also another LoveSac - the SuperSac

A tv for our Bedroom ( Black Friday Special)

So Christmas morning we didnt open a ton from each other...but my mom and dad made up for it!!

Thanks mom and dad!!

SO did I mention there was snow....A ton more!!!


After opening presents at our house...we went to James Mom and Dads house! Christopher was already there....helping make breakfast!! We were waiting for everyone to come over, for it to be a full house! With all the kids and just as many adults!!

Once everyone came over Dan read a story for Christmas...and we then opened presents :)

After we opened presents James mom and Dan bought presents for a white elephant game! It was so much fun!!!
Soon after...we ran home and got ready for our ski trip!!!

It was a beautiful trip up to Stevens! And even more fun skiing!!!It is such a great tradition that we hope to keep!!!!

Merry Christmas!!!

Christmas Eve

So today was amazing! We were able to wake up and it be white!! It was snowing again..something we dont get too often here!James and I got up early and were going to take his dad to Leavenworth but since it kept getting worse outside...his dad decided against it! It was ok! We ran to target...then to the grocery store so I can make some last min things for Christmas Eve at his sisters!!

I was baking away all morning then we went over early to help get ready....we waited for Aric and Lena and the kids to get there so we can eat :) We had lots of good food....then watched a movie and talked....then opened presents!!



Afterwards we ran to his mom and dads house and got our presents that my mom and dad sent!We got home and Leilani came over and got our presents so she could wrap them- so we have some things to open together in the morning :)

Then James and I opened our Christmas Eve presents!!!
Hmmm...I wonder what they are???

Then I got our stockings ready.....Now time for bed!!

Busy Busy

I can tell it is right before Christmas ecspecially this year!! Tons of snow!! Since all of the stores have been closed and it has been hard for people to get out of driveways...Leilani,Michael and I decided to do some shopping! We went to target and got some last min things..I got James his stocking stuffers,pajamas, and lots more things that I didnt need to get :) Then we went to costco and it was suprisingly empty! I love buisness costco! Then we went to half priced books...looking for a Lord of the Ring movie.... but no luck! I did find some things for my stocking though :) Then we went to the grocery store...and then got some pizza!

After we got home we were meeting up with Sam and Jeremy to do our little Christmas with them...we picked them up since the snow was getting worse and we were suppose to get a ton more!Sam and Jeremy got me these cute strainers that I wanted and some bowls and a picture! They got James the new Narnia and a hat(which I love)!!

We went to the movies to go see 7lbs....

Honestly...I love just about every movie..I am an easy critic....But this movie...I would not want to see again. It just dosent have a great message.....

Our 5 month Anniversary

So we have been getting so much snow!Today we woke up and it was so snowy!!!I havent driven a ton in the last 4 years....even though I am used to a ton more snow than we get here...With my bad luck with my car or any car I get...It is best for me not to drive in too much snow!

So I had an organizing day! So when James got home he brought me some chains!! What a great anniversary present!Then of course we had to go out and use them!!!What a difference it makes!


We went out shopping....and went to dinner then went home and watched movies!!!What a great day!!!

Gingerbread Houses!

So Sam and Jeremy came over and we did our second annual Gingerbread House decorating!! This year Sam and I found these cheap houses and got them on sale (note to self...dont buy cheap things) These were definatley a lot harder to make, the frosting you had to mix yourself..and really wasnt easy to use! But we all made it work!!! Sam and Jeremy even managed to keep the roof on their house ( but the side was caving in :) It was a fun night!!And afterwards we played Cranium POP version!Seriously our new favorite game!!!!

Leavenworth!

So yes James and I go here way to often! But I love it!!And guess what there is snow!!!I love that even more! The drive was so beautiful and really makes you appreciate all we have!

So on the way we of course had to stop at our little knife shop!We got a knife for James brother and of course James!

Then we went to Leavenworth and we have never seen it so crazy!!The parking was insane!We first went to the Bakery and got some amazing rasin bread! Then we went into town and the kids had to sled...we made a reservation at my favorite restraunt Andreas Keller!We went to some shops....looked around and then had dinner! Once we were done Rozemary and I ran to the fudge shop,and almost missed the lighting!The lighting was great! Then went to the shops...and headed home! I think we brought the snow home with us!!Because it didnt stop!

Cookie Decorating Party!!

Well dont we all like to get in the Christmas Spirit!! Rozemary and Janzen had us over Aryn, and Will and Eileen and all the kids!

We watched movies and played games...and of course decorated cookies!!Yummmm!!

Dec 6th St.Nicholas Day!

So to celebrate the Christmas Season we went to the Bothell Tree Lighting and to see Santa fly in! ( note to self...dont take little kids to see this Santa!) We had fun going to all the little shops...getting hot chocolate and enjoying the cold weather! Here are some pictures!!!

Our Christmas Tree!

I know it isnt December yet but it is close enough!! Sam and I have been planning this day out!!It is our tradition to go to this tree farm in Woodinville!Last year it was amazing and it snowed! But this year no snow...but great service!



Afterwards we took the tree to both of our houses and went to dinner and saw the movie Four Christmas' - it was a great movie!!

Such a fun night!!

Black Friday!!

So I was determined to go to Walmart this year...but it was super cold!My friend wanted to go with me..and couldnt end up going..so I really didnt want to wait in line by myself! And what fun would that be??? So I talked to my friend Sandy and she said she was thinking about going...but to the one in marysville because it was inside!What??You can wait inside at a superwalmart!!! Well we were on our way, and we got there about 1:30am!!

So we got to Walmart and all went our seperate ways for each item we wanted!It took forever to find where the kitchen aid was...so when we found it I camped out next to it!I also needed a tv for our bedroom so chelsea was getting it for me!So a few hours later the lines were getting longer...people getting meaner...and I was talking to these girls that I have met sometime??Cant figure out where?But they were going to get a kitchen aid for me while I went and got the tv!So we were going to meet right after!Thank goodness I went to the tv or we wouldnt have got it!!Yay for black friday!!

So later that day I decorated our house!!Excited to go get a tree the next day!! And then went out shopping again with Leilanie!!

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving this year was fun and busy!We went to Jennys ( James sisters house) and took family pictures with all the brother and sisters and nieces and newphews! There was a lot of good food...which ends up making everyone very tired!Here are some pictures...after dinner lots of sleeping and movies!

Twilight

I refused to read Twilight for far to long...Who jumps up at the oppotunity to read a book about vampires anyway????Well I wasnt too thrilled on the idea till one of my young women asked me to go with her and a group of people to go see it on opening night!So they got tickets...but one problem I didnt read the book yet! Well I read it on my flight back from Ohio and I fell in love! It was so great and I couldnt wait to see the movie.

So in the theatres here they opened up for seating at 6:30 for the midnight showing...So my friends brother got there at 6:15 needless to say we had amazing seats! We got there a bit later and relieved her brother and his girlfriend....Who knew I would have gone to a movie over 3hrs early???

Well, I thought it was so worth it!! I want to see it again and can't wait till it comes on blue-ray!!! Of course there are a few changes from the book...but if you think about them they make sense!!!

I love the characters in the movie and thought it was great!! Cant wait to see it again!!

4th day in OHIO

So today was the last day in Ohio for a bit!!So it was covered in snow outside! And we had to go to the post office to ship off 9 packages!We started driving and it was horrible ( not like washington horrible...lol! and the kids were all in school) Well we got to the post office...and we decided to take the back roads to aurora :) We were so glad we did because we didnt want to miss our tradition of going to Chagrin Falls to the Yours Truly Cafe for some Lotso Notso fries, and fried artichokes! YUMM!! Also we can't forget the herb shop, where of course I found some amazing finds!! And the dog bakery ( where my mom found a few outfits for her dog and yes i got all of the dogs treats and fufu some bows!)



Max's Fashion Show - I hope you enjoyed!

So after we got back my Grandparents came...I finished packing then off to the airport!

The snow was suppose to stop...but they were wrong! It got so much worse...my mom missed her meeting because the traffic and roads were too bad and my brother even called to see if I was making it out!

As we are on this rather large plane...the flight wasnt even half full with 14 of us on it! They said we were ready to take off and we would be early...but that didnt happen we sat there for over an hour so they could de-ice us! So we got to atlanta late and I barely had enough time to get a drink(which later on the plane I spilled all over my self) Thank goodness delta still gives drinks and snacks!

I had the nicest couple sitting next to me they live in BC and were just coming back from Mexico for there 10yr anniversary!We talked for awhile....but I was then on a mission to finish reading TWILIGHT!Since I am going to the midnight showing.....when I get back!SO I was able to finish it! I cant wait for the next ones!! And yes...I refused to read it forever and I gave in!! But it is amazing!

So I got to the airport and James was there with these beautiful roses!! I sure missed him!!!

3rd Day in OHIO

So today was finishing up with the storage unit... Gideon had to get rid of the rest of my furniture ( luckily his good friends boss took all of it! ) So we just had to return the truck!

Then we went to breakfast at Bob Evans... It was fun to get to chat! Afterwards we went to Gideons house and got to play with our new niece Madison and of course Aiden! It was great to be able to spend so much time with them! That is the hard thing with living so far away! (But it is nice to enjoy the time while we can)



After spending time with the kids,I cut Pam's hair and then my moms :) Then Pam decided she wanted to go a lot shorter so we cut off another 6 inches!

We needed to head out since the weather was getting bad.... We got home and I started on some work.... Then Lauren came over and we were able to chat for a bit and head to Gabes & Chipotle! Our fav!!!

2nd day in OHIO

So today I was very sleepy waking up....but my brother came and got me, then off to the storage unit we went! One problem...I didnt know the code, or even the # of the unit! So off to a good start! Well after making a few phone calls...we got in...But we couldnt get the truck till 10am! So I started going through boxes and organizing!Soon my other brother came to help, along with Lauren, my cousin colin, and Gideon's Father in law! So after everyone got a few things to take home...we were loaded up! Took all the boxes to my moms...so I could ship to Seattle...and the rest goes to my brother and Goodwill! We were planning on it taking a few days! So it was exciting to be done in 1hour!!! Thank you everyone for your help!!

So, Lauren took me home..then she had to run off.. And I started going through all my boxes! It felt like an early christmas! Then my mom and I ran out...we went to the apple orchard!! YUMM!! Too bad I couldnt take any cider on the plane! Then we went to Gabes! And Starbucks!!Our fav!!

Then off to my newphews 2nd Birthday party!! It was a blast! He had so much fun and it was so great to see my family there!!

O-H-I-O

So I was sort of dreading this trip,since it was for me to empty out my storage unit...
So the night before I didnt sleep since we had to leave for the airport at 3am! So I was a very quiet person on the plane! I was exhausted! The guy next to me was like you looked like a pretzel all night!Well I arrived into Atlanta very exhausted and hurried to my next plane...then got to ohio at 6pm! Once arriving to Ohio.... my brother Gideon picked me up along with his wife and kids.... We went and met my mom and Jonas at Applebees...

As we were leaving...whats outside???SNOW!!!

* So here are some pics from the first day!!I was a party pooper and fell asleep so my mom thought she had the right to take pictures!

James - James Bond 007

So we have waited for ever for this movie to come out!!! We have been counting down the days!!!We even pre-ordered tickets! Daniel Craig is by far the best James Bond! We are easy critics...but loved the movie!! We were on the edge of our seats the whole time!

So it was a great movie and we had an amazing night!!Even though we didnt eat the pumpkin pie in my purse that Rozemary had to have!!! And the whip cream!( Seriously not a movie for eating pie)Hehe! But we did get some wheat grass Jamba juice with a double shot! And a blended cream mint chocolate chip from starbucks ( but we couldnt drink it :( the didnt understand - no coffee!!! )

Another Bank Holiday ( and I have the greatest Boss who lets me have them off too)

So today we had an exciting day planned! We had even been checking the weather to make sure it wasnt going to rain while we were on our little trip! But, the whole entire trip it poured! Then we got a little closer and it sprinkled! But when we finally arrived at our destination in Oregon....It was pouring!

So James and I decided to embrace the day! We had to stop in the little souviner shop to get some batteries for our camera...then we went and got a trail map for our little hike ( and got a loaner umbrella)....and what would a hike be without hot chocolate! ( well, the umbrella really didnt help much- it was one more thing to carry & the hotchocolate - should have been a bottle of water! And not to self - have James dress me next time!)

So we started our hike...and this was any easy one! You can see the most beautiful waterfall from the road! Then you climb up a little trail ( 2min up) and you are on the bridge! It was great!!!

Just Kidding!! That wasnt all of it! We went further! A lot further! We ended up soaked and were able to see even more waterfalls!It was such a great hike! And I would really recommend doing it! (well just be prepared!)

After our hike and lots of pictures later.....
We ate at the little restraunt at the bottom of it!We were so soaked and covered in dirt we had to ask if we were even aloud in!!! Hehe!!!Seriously! It was a nice restraunt and great food!!!

Then we got in the car...and shedded from our soaked clothes! Then off to the Portland Temple!!! We were going to do a 4:30 Session so we hurried on down!

It was such a great experience! James and I have never been there and it was gorgeous!!!We got out late...so it was dark! So the pictures arent the greatest!!

It was a great day! And back to reality! Thank goodness for miny vacations ( and for James always being up for something new!)

Allen & Sharis Wedding

Today was such a busy day, with James working, then catching up on life....doing hair! And then we were able to go and celebrate Allen & Shari Anderson's special day!!! They were sealed together in the Seattle Temple and then had a reception at the Harbour Pointe building! It was a rather rainy and gloomy day...but as soon as they came out of the Temple it began to be sunny...just long enough for pictures! The Temple was still under construction...but good thing Lena is so good at editing!!!They had a beautiful reception and they looked amazing!



* Aric and Lenas kids did get ahold of the camera too :)

Christophers Birthday Party!

So this year we had a family birthday party for Christopher at Red Robyn! It was so nice to have everyone there! And celebrate his special day! Aric and Lena & the kids even got to come....even after a long trip to Utah!! We were so glad they can make it!



** It was amazing food and good service!

Life

Life has been so busy with work, young womens/young mens, and I have been doing a ton of hair! Thank goodness.....

So by the time I get home I am to exhausted to keep up!! But we are back in business!!!

So expect more to come!!!!