"Explorer Spirit…Servant Heart…"
Posted in FAMILY on Jan 3rd, 2011
While entering our standard noodle place for dinner, David received a call from our good friend, Scott, asking if we’d be up for having them come down for New Year. David said, ‘yes’, then a few minutes later realized New Years was three days away! We were so excited to have our friends come down […]
Posted in FAMILY on Dec 30th, 2010
My friend, Tara, brought her raclette maker over for dinner. This is a holiday tradition that her side of the family has enjoyed over the years. Raclette is a dish from Switzerland. Raclette cheese is heated by a raclette maker, then scraped (the term raclette derives from the French word racler, meaning “to scrape”), onto plates over food […]
Posted in FAMILY on Dec 27th, 2010
Our first Christmas in our new home! Leaving cookies for Santa… ‘A’s letter… Dear Santa, thanks for the gifts. How are you and deer? Love, ‘A’ ‘R’s letter… Dear Santa, how are you? We have cookies for you! I would like an RC Lego Racer. Opening the stocking and gift from Santa. ‘A’ was excited […]
Posted in FAMILY on Dec 27th, 2010
Eric and Crystal hosted an incredible Christmas Eve prime rib dinner. Everything was delicious and it was a joy to spend time with our special NorCal friends! Santa Andy Crystal, making this amazing side dish of broiled pear, goat cheese, and fig spread… Crystal’s sister, Brandy, brought the boys an ornament making kit… MERRY CHRISTMAS […]
Posted in FAMILY on Dec 27th, 2010
Such a beautiful day to enjoy with friends in a beautiful setting! My friend, Bev, and her family, opened up their property for an old-fashioned celebration. They have an old stone barn that overlooks pastures, with mountains in the distance. This property can be rented out for weddings, and other gatherings. It’s a special place. […]
Posted in FAMILY on Dec 21st, 2010
“OH how the years go by…” Just as I feel like I am getting the hang of being the mom to young ones, my young ones grow and aren’t so young! AAAAHHHH! They are going to be pre-teens before I know it, then teens, then <gasp>, adults! I am hyperventilating here! This is happening too […]
Posted in FAMILY on Dec 21st, 2010
The next day, my mom and I took off for more shopping, shopping, shopping. After a few hours at Bellevue Square, we met up with my lifetime friend, Julie (AKA Juj.) Juj and I have known each other since 7th grade! She was able to break away from work for a little while to meet […]
Posted in FAMILY on Dec 21st, 2010
My mom took two days off of work to spend with me. On the first day, we had a nice breakfast at a diner in Issaquah, then headed to the Bothell Country Village. This is a delightful group of unique boutiques and antique shops. We were able to buy a few holiday items, then headed […]
Posted in FAMILY on Dec 21st, 2010
After the G– Gene Pool Party, I drove across town to visit with my in-laws, Fabio and Esperanza. It was Esperanza’s birthday the day before and in the second picture, she’s modeling the new lunch bag we gave her. We had a nice dinner and some good conversation before I headed for my mom’s place.
Posted in FAMILY on Dec 21st, 2010
Entering the house after a morning run, I was greeted by my husband and his computer. He told me that there was an incredibly low price for air on Southwest ($50 each way) to Seattle and suggested I carve out a few days to go up and spend time with family and friends. Wow, that’s […]