Lor's Connection

Weekly Wrap Up

2012-02-19T11:59:00.000-08:00

This is our Valentine's Dinner. This is, left to right, Paul, Amy, Gunnar, Dave, Victoria, Hannah, Jose, Me & Emily.

We decided to go to a local pub where they serve all-you-can-eat crab legs. By the time we ordered and waited, and waited, we found out the crab was gone. So, we all received drinks on the house. It was great to get together with my cousin Victoria and her husband, Dave. And to have a dinner with a few of our kids, not to mention our all-star, Gunnar.

Dave and Victoria

We started to chat with the man behind Amy, on the right. He is a Master Diver. He and Amy got to chatting about diving.

Hannah and Jose.

Gunnar loves Dale. He bonds with Dale over chips.

Dale and Vada stopped by last night and we had dinner and watche a movie.

And I had to show a picture of Gunnar's newest favorite toy. I found this at a great little hobby shop in Oregon. It is a place that sells vintage hobby stuff. We loved the Fisher Price toys for our kids when they were little and even new little ones love Fisher Price and the Little People.

That's All Folks!

Summer and Winter

2012-01-20T21:58:00.000-08:00

Gunnar after a face plant.

Keoki was preparing to leave for training on a job. The training was in Louisiana for several weeks.

We spent a relaxing afternoon around our back deck

last summer when Stan and Gail came to visit. Their visit is quite special and they spend time encouraging us and the kids.

Armando and Paul.

A relunctant Emily getting a hug from her daddy.

Gunnar's buddy Jered, also known as Cal's buddy.

A pair of quite close buddies.

Now we see yesterdays activities in the snow. Gunnar and Paul played in the snow together.

Well, there you have it.

We've had lots of rain today and snow is melting and turning to a slushy mess.

The Historic Scenic Highway Trail

2011-07-17T11:15:00.000-07:00

Paul and were celebrating our 28th wedding anniversary and took a trip to Hood River, Oregon. This isn't far from his childhood home in Corbet, Oregon. We stumbled across this trail and he very excitedly told me he's always wanted to explore this old part of the original Hood River scenic highway Part of which has been turned into a paved hike/bike trail 3.5 miles in length one way. It's beautiful to walk along the trail and see the Columbia River below.

You'll see a tiny dot of an island in the very middle of the picture, barely visable. This little island had captured Paul's imagination. He wondered all about who built the home there. Think of the privacy you'd have.

Nearly at the end of our destination is this old tunnel. It is the original which has been refurbished and shored up. It had been filled in during the period it was not in use. It had to be emptied and before the work could be completed.

A close up of the dock of that island. I had to zoom in very close. My little point and shoot camera did a good job. Although not visable, there is a home and a shed built behind the trees. You can barely make out the little boat next to the dock. Imagine being in the middle of the mighty Columbia.

Here is the same tunnel on the way back.

We had a very fun hike this day and loved spending time with my husband and exploring something he loved and has always dreamed of.

Gunnar Driving

2011-04-18T21:23:00.000-07:00

Gunnar practicing his NASCAR moves.

My Brother Seth

2011-03-21T09:48:00.000-07:00

Sleepless in Seattle

2011-02-15T20:08:00.000-08:00

Paul and I and a few of our friends took a weekend and sorta got away from it all. Do you like our hotel?

We were on the 141st floor. We couldn't see a thing because of the cloud cover.

Not really. Here is where we stayed. On the ninth floor.

It looks pretty nice from the inside. We had a corner suite with a view of the ocean.

The view to the west.

The same view during the beautiful sunny morning we had. Do you see the big waves on the ocean?

Had you going there, didn't I?

It is actually the calm Puget Sound. I don't think I have ever seen a wave in my entire life on this body of water.

These 2 movie stars joined us.

Do you see my Mardi Gras beads. I flashed to get them.

Do you believe me?

Really, I did.

I was so hungry after flashing I ate all this Blackened Chicken before I remembered to take a picture.

One of the movie stars showed me her yummy Shrimp Creole. Again, I had to eat my food before I remembered to take a picture of her food.

Do you see her coffee? Guess what kind it is? A Starbucks Machiato.

Not!

It is Chicory Coffee.

Everyone that visits Seattle comes to watch the throwing of the fish, so here is Pike's Place fish picture.

I think the fish monger is wondering what that lady is doing covering up her head. Maybe she is afraid of being hit by a flying fish.

Then we went for a walk.

I had to wear my Daisy Dukes and bikini on top because the of scorching heat.

A view from our walk.

A view from the window in the hall way on the ninth floor of our hotel.

I got a close up of the building outside our window.

The Gargoyles kept us safe.

These walruses are on the Arctic Club.

The entry.

Just because I like old buildings and architecture.

Elvis slept here.

George Clooney drove his car here.

Here is one of the stars that came to visit me.

He says he likes the digs.

He thinks maybe Grandma moved to a cool new high rise condo in the city.

2011-02-13T21:13:00.000-08:00

A few weeks ago, Hannah and I spent part of a weekend with Mom and my sisters.

Rachel is living with Lisa and came over to see us too.

And what happens when we girls get together?

"Girls just wanna have fu-uhn, yeah, girls just wanna have fun."

oh, and we have to share stories about ourselves

we tell secrets...

we listen...

we laugh...

we give our thoughts...

we pose for the camera...

we rush eagerly to get into the picture...

we squeeze in to cuddle with cuties...

we show off our favorite shirts...

no matter how old we are, we ham it up...

more ham...

again...

aw...

moms and daughter share...

and support each other...

we get matching outfits...

and have fun!!

Gunnar

2011-01-03T20:57:00.000-08:00

Having this guy visit is my favorite gift of all.

Christmas 2010

2011-01-03T20:50:00.000-08:00

The Swedish Chef

Well, there it is. We had a wonderful visit and it was much too short.

I think the happy faces show how much fun we had.

Thank you so much, Stan, Gail, Deb, Dare, and Jim, Karli, and Abby for giving us a wonderful visit.

Happy New Year!!

All I Want For Christmas Is My ...

2010-12-28T20:49:00.000-08:00

Tonsills? Well, maybe a tonsillectomy. Who doesn't want surgery at Christmas time? Especially a surgery that has a long and painful recovery? And especially when the surgery center forgot to add you to their schedule. You show up first thing in the morning and are told you have to wait and be added after the last case. Well, Hannah got to spend several hours with mom and pop before the surgery.

Here she is, pre-op.

One last hug before going back.

Recoverying with Grandparents.

Now, I won't show you the pictures, but I have them. A very, very small percentage of patients have a morbilliform reaction to some medications. It presents with a measles like rash. It feels pretty bad. If you ask Hannah, it feels worse than the measles. Lots of pain, joint swelling and a hideous rash. Hannah is the lucky one. After 9 days of tonsillectomy recovery, this reaction breaks out. A Christmas vacation to remember.

We wish her a speedy recovery. It is no fun to watch your baby uncomfortable.

On to pleasantness. This little fella was enjoying all the excitement of Christmas

A little dazed perhaps. But this doggy was his new best friend.

More surprises!!

I didn't take many pictures but a small samplying of the festivities. Cal and Monique were recipients of Santa's generosity.

Why is it it takes weeks of planning, wrapping, scheduling, plotting and you open up the gifts and its all over in the blink of an eye?

Rememeber Ralphie in the bunny suit?

I had just wanted to see a baby discoverying one more time :)

Veteran's Day 2010

2010-11-11T07:25:00.000-08:00

To honor those that have served and are serving.

Thank you.

A First Timer

2010-11-06T09:45:00.000-07:00

We let Emily drive this vehicle back and forth to school.

Does it bring back memories for you, too?

This is very similar to the beast I used to drive in high school. Glen, do you remember the drives to Ackerman Middle along the curvy Ivy Rd on our way to school and barely getting there on time? Well, I do.

I climbed in to take a ride with Emily. I gripped the handle for safety.

She took us to get gas for the first time!

Look at the impressive dash, wires and all.

A mother demands safety!! I had my belt tightly fastened.

She pulls in and jockeys the vehicle into the right position.

Then she excitedly jumps out to tackle the job. And...she quickly turns her head to avoid the camera.

There goes the hand. The mom camera is not appreciated for this First.

After successfully filling the tank she looks at the pump. She sees the huge expense in the priviledge to drive and why daddy is broke.

All in all, successful.

We are proud Emily. Yeah! Emmy did it!!!

Gunnar Birthday Videos

2010-10-23T22:06:00.000-07:00

Gunnar's Birthday-Yes, He Turned 1 Year Old!!!!

2010-10-23T10:17:00.000-07:00

He had a cake baked by Rachel. Gluten free.

A sturdy cake he could pick up with one hand and taste.

A little not sure of the frosting.

He decided he really liked the frosting.

Frosting love.

Rachel love.

Overwhelmed.

Grandpa love.

The little girl next door, Acacia, love.

Hannah love.

Anderson Labor Day Visit

2010-09-19T22:19:00.000-07:00

We had such a great visit with family!! Jeff & Darlene were in town from Winnepeg, Mantiboba. We really missed all the cousins!!

Hmmmm, Jeff is not so sure.

Amy was reminding Jim that he took her and her brother and sisters to Enchanted Forest including the haunted house when she was about 4 years old. I don't now if Amy ever recovered from that.

Gunnar wishes he had the prominent nose of his great-grandpa.

Kisses.

Do you see the shirt on Gunnar? It says, "I am a boobaholic." Thank you, Annali :)

I think Darlene just told Darin, "Just think what the world would be like if you and I ruled?"

Thank you for wonderful visit!!

Gathering at the River

2010-08-19T07:28:00.000-07:00

Amanda being baptized.

Weekend News Update

2010-08-06T22:21:00.000-07:00

Snoqualmie Falls

We brought the girls here as a way to end a wonderful weekend.

We also ate lunch at a cute little winery, Novelty Hill.

We ate fire roasted pizza...to die for...after we had a lovely wine tasting.

We also visited some great friends who were holding a wedding reception. The pictures of the reception are posted in my Facebook family and friends album. If you want to see them, you'll have to go there to see them.

But these 2 guys are too adorable to leave on Facebook.

And these two should be hide their hair.

More of Rachel's Graduation

2010-08-06T21:54:00.000-07:00

Here are the rest of the graduation pictures I promised. Here we are walking into the venue.

SPU had a wonderful commencement ceremony. Rachel didn't know she couldn've walked with her class in June 2009 until it was too late.

There is the graduate standing in front.

Now that these 2 cousins are 21, they were able to celebrate with champagne. I see a little spy behind his momma.

Rachel's Graduation

2010-08-02T22:23:00.000-07:00

I am so overdue for posting pictures. We have had such a busy summer, I've been short on time and I have had an issue with the folder where my pictures are stored on my computer. Its a stupid story, I'll spare you the details. Hannah helped me.

Rachel had her graduation ceremony from Seattle Pacific University in June. She flew home from Korea for this occasion. While here, she has decided to remain in the USA, her experience in Korea is behind her.

We are very proud of the all her hard work. She stayed the course and now has a communications degree. We have also been so happy she is a local girl again. I only have a few pictures here. I will post more later. This is a brief teaser.

We had a fun party for her after the graduation. Gunnar even enjoyed the day.

And it was so special to have my brother Seth in town for the occasion. My dad was in town too. I'll post pictures of that later too. This is Emily, Hannah, Seth and Lisa near the Safeco field.

Even Gunnar got in on the action. I don't think he is as impressed as we were.

A Father's Day Tribute

2010-06-20T11:37:00.000-07:00

This is my Uncle Norm's cabin.

This is Father's Day and I think every father wants a respite like Uncle Norm's cabin.

The family gathers here.

It has incredible views

The view here is not of the room itself. It is the view outside the window. I'd like a bathroom that is this cozy, but the view outside the window is serene.

He keeps reading material and coloring book and crayons. Great idea.

The cabin is nestled on the side of a mountain in between the evergreens.

This little humming bird crashed our party.

kids find lots to do here

There is a creek in there.

You can see it now below the lush fern.

This is the secret hideaway behind the garage where the men gather.

Here is the Man Cave.

Complete with heat, beer, and girlie pictures....

and this....

and this.

Uncle Norm plays great guitar.

Do you love the handle bar?

Seth takes after his uncle. He is also a great guitar player.

Bud, Lisa, Norm and Seth are part of Lisa's Guitar Club.

He was digging on the music.

Next time, I'll show you a movie of the Guitar Club.

Happy Father's Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A Great Party-Family

2010-05-13T22:51:00.000-07:00

Last weekend, my Aunt and Uncle celebrated 50 years of marriage. For the occasion, we had some out of town family members over to have some hang out time and a few of them broke out their guitars.

I loved having family over, I super enjoyed the guitar playing but more important, all the attendees seemed to have a good time.

Here are some of the pictures:

Uncle Norman playing guitar and Glen looking like he'd like to play guitar.

"Lookin' Out My Backdoor"

more Credence Clearwater Revival

Jessica

My cousin's son, Bobby

My cousin Penny and husband Mark. They are from a remote eastern town in WA called Republic. But they are also snowbirds and live in Yuma, AZ in winter.

Aunt Sue and Kerry, my cousin. Kerry hails from Savannah, GA

Grandma had her 89th birthday a few weeks ago.

Astrid, is Kerry's wife and the mom to Bobby. You all know Sherri.

We roasted marshmellows!! Here are the children of Astrid and Sherri. Robin on the right also belongs to Kerry and Astrid.

Glen is attempting to be the firestarter.

Hannah and the suspenders she nabbed from Uncle Norm. In the background is my cousin Bobby and Glen.

Totally sweet, Aunt Bev, Gail, Stan and Amy. Don't forget Gunnar sitting on Amy's lap.

The 3 Stooges.

A Weekend To Remember

2010-04-20T00:05:00.000-07:00

Did you ever have one of those really special times, a visit with a friend, a vacation or a trip where everything went right? It was so right it was like the best time you ever had? We had one of those weekends. It was just relaxing and fun. Everything went right, the B&B was perfect, the friends were fun and happy and the weather cooperated fully. Oh, and perfect food. You have to have good food.

Not everything was actually perfect, but darn close. We started out Friday evening driving to catch the ferry. We stopped for a bite of dinner and time was tight. The service was poor at the restaurant cutting our time too tight for comfort. We rushed out of the restaurant, hopped into our little Hyundai and started on our 10 minute drive to the ferry terminal. Paul reached into his pocket for his weekend spending money and couldn't find his money. He patted down his pockets as he briskly drove on in the dark, and could not find his loot.

By the happy face here, you wouldn't know it. All the money for the weekend was lost. It was dropped...somewhere. Our ferry was already boarding and we had a few miles to go and it was one of the last ferrys for the evening. The weekend ahead was too important to delay, we'd catch the ferry and not turn around for the lost fun money.

Ooh, the spasm in the back really hurts now.

But, this is the only weekend we have alone together before the busyness of the spring hits and weekend after weekend is spent traveling and teaching. He decides to let it not ruin a good time spent with me. He's like that. We continue on the ferry, feeling crummy but putting it in the past. What can you do, right?

I heard the last call for the 8:10pm ferry that is a direct ride to Friday Harbor, I ask if I can buy 2 tickets. I am asked where the other peson is and when I explain he is parking the car I am told no. Its too late and catch the 8:25 which stops at all the little harbors between our terminal and our destination. The travel time is longer and after the 3rd stop, we look around. The ferry is empty is strangely quiet. Finally in the dark of night our ferry continues to trudge on to its last stop. We feel almost as dejected as the lonely ferry but we have the weekend ahead and time spent together to look forward to.

As the ferry docks, we walk to car level, the very bottom level, and we see we are the very last people left on the ferry. That vessel which can hold hundreds of people is loyal and takes the 2 of us to our stop where we debark on a moonless night , past my bedtime.

This vestibule greets us and we climb the stairs.

Upstairs, we find our room.

Once inside, the fireplace is warmly lit and Paul takes a little jacuzzi bath to work out the spasm in the back. He hardly complained but its been a long night and sleep would be nice.

While he is in the jacuzzi, I sneak out onto the deck and see a warm hot tub and jump in. I manage to snap a picture of the slip of a moon and I think I see some stars staring back at me.

The next morning, we peek out our deck and see the beautiful sights from our room.

We had a relaxing morning and enjoyed breakfast delivered to our room.

Can you even believe what deliciousness this was?

We took a little walk and explored the sights

We had mentioned to our friends, Dale and Vada that we were getting away for the weekend and invited them to join us.

What were we thinking?

Like we did, they walked on for the hour ferry ride and we met them as the ferry docked. It was comforting to know our friends would be joining us.

Paul barbequed steak, I made a salad.

We just hung out on island time.

There were beautiful spring flowers.

But the views of the sound were peaceful and relaxing.

For someone who works so hard, its nice to see him take in the down time.

I think he is thinking about what he could have spent if he hadn't lost his money? What do ya think?

Well, he didn't spend too much time worrying. We wanted to spend the last few hours on a little fun.

"Gentlemen...start your engines."

Sorry, I had to say that.

These little cuties only go 20 miles per hour.

Paul studied the map.

Dale wanted the excitement of a 4 stroke.

"Enough already, lets get going!"

I have fears of dying.

Because I am afraid I pray. But I also get very jealous of the views these people have.

After returning safe and sound, we are starved, no hungry for something world famous and fishy.

I did not feel crabby, but often times, I am very much at home...with crabs.

I think this guy is one of the owners.

This is my favorite food, fish tacos. I've never had one with velveeta cheese. Yes, it was yummy!!

This plate of food is bigger than Vada. She ate every bite.

Each of the guys got a 3 piece fish and chip. Hand cut cod and potatoes, homemade tarter. Ohhh, yummo has nothing on these fixins.

No wonder they are world famous.

Right here, he forgot about his money...well...maybe.

And the spasm in his back.

He's trying though.

really trying

I thought this little guy was cute. He has a big boy fish sandwhich and he is going to eat it all gone.

And its time for the trip home.

Where did the weekend go?

The happy ending is that once we got to the car, I drove us home in Paul's car. I got in the car and pulled the seat up so my knees hit the ...well...my knees don't happen to hit anything, but I am pulled up close to the steering wheel so I can reach the pedals.

We drive to a spot to get a drink and mother nature calls. Paul looks in the back seat for his briefcase. He sees a wad of cash that had been hidden under the seat. Luckily, I have very short legs and had to pull the seat up and it revealed that Paul's weekend was not ruined by the loss of a little hard earned cash.

The New Office Space

2010-04-18T06:54:00.000-07:00

I have been asked and I promised I would take pictures of the new office Paul has started in the lastest few months. I happed to be in the office while Paul was working and managed to take a few pictures. I have to admit, the pictures aren't great but you get the general idea.

The cute little bonsai tree came as a gift from Paul's family. It is a perfect little plant for the space.

The building owner built had the walls added for us after Paul "designed" the layout of the office. He and I and the girls painted the walls this nice warm greenish/blue color. We had a lot of fun shopping for the small pieces of furniture we bought. The screen to the left Paul found at a second hand store and I love it. Behind the screen is the office front desk area. It hides the desk from patients view while they sit in the chairs to the right. The screen also hides the fax/printer/copier and a vacuum.

There are three spaces or rooms in the very small space. The waiting room, which is the first picture at the top of the post, this room is an IV room. These chairs came from our home and are covered with sheets. Paul bought the sink with a cabinet and the builder installed it.

In trying to keep costs down we repurposed many items from home to funish the office. The little tables throughout the office all came from home as well as the IV chairs.

There is a treatment room, which is where Paul also has his desk and uses the treatment room as his office. Because this was a working day, a patient having a visit and I didn't see fit to barge in to snap a picture. So there you have it.

This is the top of a secretary which we brought from home that we use as the front desk area. I put these pictures of the kids up there.

Paul's private practice is starting to pick up and we are pleased with the way things are going. We think the office space turned out nicely and its in a great location. I'll get more pictures as time goes on and give you a better view of the space. For now, you get an idea of what things look like and we are please with the look.

Paul continues to keep his regular job teaching at the local naturopathic school as well as the additional work teaching board reviews to graduating students and IV classes to doctors throughout the country. Yes, I have a hard working husband. This new business venture keeps him out of trouble.

I have helped with the billing/credentialing end of the business which I do on my off hours from my full-time day job. Emily is our front desk receptionist.

Easter

2010-04-14T21:47:00.000-07:00

We had a wonderful, relaxed Easter. All my kids are too big for Easter egg hunts but I still give them a little treat basket and decorate the table. We had baby Gunnar over and had a little gift for him. The Easter Bunny brought him a chocolate bunny and a ducky toy. Easter Bunnys don't know babies don't eat candy yet. That's okay. Mommy and daddy can help.

We missed not having Rachel over. She is doing her duties in South Korea.

After Gunnar enjoyed looking at his bunny, and then he opened his toy, and then the big kids ate their dinner. And then the big kids dug through their baskets. Its fun to see what treats delight them.

Quack, quack!

This face is the Easter Bunny's treat.

My Birthday

2010-04-07T22:23:00.000-07:00

Paul was generous and took us out for my birthday.

All my favorite people were in attendance. Emily

Hannah

Don't both girls look sweet? They were all dressed up cute.

Paul looking daper.

A nice place in the Puget Sound area. You have to like seafood to like this place. We happen to love seafood. I had a salas with crab and shrimp. Yum

We met up with our friends, Dale...

Vada...

and we parked ourselves near the bay. I loved the view.

Amy and Keoki came. Keoki wasn't feeling well, he'd been sick.

Probably my most favorite buddy, Gunnar.

We all had silly time.

One of reasons I love living near the Puget Sound, sunsets.

This little fella finally succumbed to the sleep monster.

Maybe a little too silly.

Amy telling a Gunnar story.

Our San Juan Retreat

2010-03-21T21:42:00.000-07:00

I had an idea.

I wanted to take my daughters on a trip.

These

goofy

girls.

We traveled past many islands.

Played games

Teased.

And arrived here.

This a B&B on San Juan Island, Harrison House & Tucker House.

The flowers and arbor were welcoming. Not to mention the innskeeper greeted us and led us down a lovely path to our room.

We listened to this peaceful waterfall outside our window.

We found our room.

I was pleased we had a kitchenette.

Our innskeeper left these in our fridge to enjoy.

I loved the bottles.

I loved this dining set.

Emily loved the pedestal bed.

I loved the window and nautical wheel.

We all piled on the bed and watched the movie, Fairy Tale, A True Story. We ate popcorn in bed.

A comfy daybed with feathertop and an antique secretary desk.

Hannah found the robe, tea pot and microwave popcorn too much to resist.

We loved the fresh orange juice and pretty little glasses before we broke one.

The next morning the innskeeper brought this sumptuous breakfast to our room! Can you even believe this? I couldn't.

We were presented with the most delightful treats. Walnut cake with whipped cream, a southwest scramble, roasted grapefruit, homemade granola, and a warm fruit compote.

Sorry about the dark horrible picture.

Loved the view.

This was a relaxing time of resting and hanging with my girls. We all need time to get away and play. We loved our time so much, we have all commited to come here again.

Thank you, Emily and Hannah for a splendid time.

I love you.

Afternoon in the Park-Amy, Gunnar, and Grandma

2010-03-16T23:43:00.000-07:00

The day after the family was at our house, Amy, Gunnar and I went for a little walk to a children's play. He loved the swing. Can you tell?

A Family Gathering and Guess What I Found?!

2010-03-14T23:09:00.000-07:00

I will not tell you where I found my camera...it is too embarrassing. It was a little too close...under my nose... and all that. So...now I am able to post the pictures I took a few weeks ago when I had my family over. My home is very small but when it comes to family, it's not about the size of the home that counts, its that there is place to gather. I think I counted 26 people!!!. I don't see anyone that minds. In case you don't know, this is my Aunt Bev and my grandma.

Aunt Carolyn and Aunt Bev and Grandma. These are my mother's sisters and her mom.

Sherri, my sister next to Aunt Carolyn.

This is my sister's husband, Bud.

My brother, Glen.

Glen's daughter, Jessica. Jessica is finishing up her last year of college. She is a sweet gal and super cousin and best friend to Amy.

My siter-in-law Brenda, married to Glen with my other sister, Lisa. Brenda is a wonderful Prayer Warrior.

Paul and Keoki.

Among my family, I also was so glad my best friend from high school was able to join us. I am next to Celeste and we have Frank and Paul.

These are not all the pictures and I will post more later.

Anywho, have a great day!

I've Joinded a Slipcover Party!!

2010-03-14T14:50:00.000-07:00

Join the Slipcover Party. I happen to love slipcovers and made a few for my little chairs. We moved the chairs to Paul's new office. I am very tardy on posting pictures because I still am unable to find my camera. ARGHHH Anywho, if you like making your slipcovers, click on the link above and look at what others have been brave enough...successful enough to try on their own. If I can do it, you bet you can, too.

2010-03-09T20:32:00.000-08:00

Keoki took this picture of Amy and Gunnar at the beach.

Keoki and Gunnar

We had a party at my house a week ago. We had a houseful. In my tiny little house we had about 26 people!! And wouldn't you know it, I can't find my camera. I believe one of my children has borrowed it.

So here are a pictures from my niece Jessica.

Thanks, Jessica for these pictures. When I can locate my camera, I'll post more.

Rachel in South Korea

2010-03-04T13:32:00.000-08:00

Rachel is in South Korea. She is working as a teacher teaching children how to speak English as a second language. She lives in an apartment in a city outside Seoul.

Recently, she took a trip with some of her friends who are also teaching there and went for an adventure to East Sea.

You will have to read her blog to see all about her advertures. She tells quite the story and its very Rachel like. They got to each Korean style and linger over tea with friends. What fun.

You see she is enjoying tea, and if you close in the background, that looks like snow. On the adventure, she encountered a snow storm.

Please go visit her blog and leave a comment for her. Its an easy way to visit her from so far away. And if you feel inclined, she has a Skype account which is free. We have one too and have had a chance to talk to her. Its great to see her and see her little apartment.

Sunset

2010-02-20T23:09:00.000-08:00

This was my nightly routine. I knew Paul was nearly done teaching for the day. I would go to the shore and watch as the sun set. After the sun set, Paul and I would meet for dinner. Lovely.

One Wild and Crazy Friday Night

2010-02-19T22:18:00.000-08:00

I have a wild hair. I am home on a Friday evening, fresh from a week in Hawaii's paradise and I happen to remember an article I read in the newspaper while in Hawaii. Hawaii Five O is making a comeback. Yes, the TV show is going to be back on TV, a brand new Hawaii Five O. I can't wait. "Book'em, Danno."

And then, the way only an ADD person can do, I thought about all the TV show openings I loved.

Mary Tyler Moore

Rawhide

I think one of my all-time favs, Mission Impossible

Maybe this post will self destruct in 60 seconds....

Okay, well, and then there is the serious, Get Smart.

Oh...and I loved the "...other dimension of sight and sound..."

The Addams family started, when Uncle Fester...

I think I was having far too much fun on a Friday night. Sorry.

Okay, now for the finale.

And who can forget Mod Squad, Star Trek, Streets of San Francisco...we all had our favorites. This was a fun post. Let me know what your favorites are.

My Piece of Paradise

2010-02-18T21:57:00.000-08:00

After working 4 very long days and one shorter day, he actually was able to enjoy some surf time.

I don't think these pictures need much explanation except to say I had a wonderful experience here. This is Maui. I am glad my husband had to be here for work. We have to go back so he can enjoy it as much as I did. But next time, it will be for his relaxation, not mine.

Weekend Update

2010-02-07T21:29:00.000-08:00

Last weekend I mentioned Wink Cupcakes whose business is in the same building where we will be starting a new business. As a way to get things going on the new office, we had some work to do. We grabbed these unwilling suspects and took them to lunch, then put them to work.

We brought them here. This is the place for a simple but yummy burger and shake.

And it's right around the corner from this landmark. You see blue skies in this picture because I took this picture on another outing during the summer a few years ago.

The new office is across the street from this beautiful place. We had a great start to our day attending services here last weekend before we put our unsuspecting workers, to work.

Taping the edges and protecting the carpet were first on the list.

She LOVES her work!!!

Those long arms are good for reaching the high places, not just elbowing me in the head.

Another member of the family with a great wingspan.

The color is called Scotland Road, by Glidden. Its a sage green. I love the color. I haven't been back to the office since the paint dried. It won't have that big glare after drying. I'll take some after shots and post them. That will be a few weeks away yet.

On to other news, "Go Saints!" These boys are watching a great game but its not the Superbowl. This is about a month ago and you can see Gunnar is smaller here than in the pics I posted on my last post. He is growning so much, its very noticable in the posts. He is getting good and chubby like a good little baby should.

He is his Grandpa's buddy and and Cal's buddy.

Cal had just come home from a weekend with the Washington State Natl. Guard and joined us for a Sunday afternoon.

If Cal can have his vice, Gunnar can have his too.

I'll be posting pictures with palm trees and swimming pools next week. Its a working vacation. Work for Paul, vacation for me. Just the way it should be :)

A Day With Gunnar & Emily

2010-02-06T11:02:00.000-08:00

Emily and Gunnar spent the day together one day last week.

Emily prepares Gunnar for a trip in the car.

He is thinking twice about the preparation.

Ah, some comfort.

"Okay, let's go"

Wink

2010-01-31T09:04:00.000-08:00

Paul and I were visiting a favorite location, Queen Anne hill. We found this new hot spot, Wink Cupcakes. Aren't these cupcakes scrumptious looking?

We were very tempted.

These were the special of the day.

These are adorable little treats, mini cupcakes.

http://winkcupcakes.com/

Paul mentioned on his Facebook account that we will be starting a new business soon. This sweet shop is in the same building we will be. More to follow on the business. You'll have to see his FB to see his post.

2010-01-30T10:45:00.000-08:00

Grandpa Paul Plays With Gunnar

2010-01-30T10:39:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZsDGXuwXCg

Watch the funny Grandpa and Baby mimic each other.