Point Defiance Zoo

Our last little outing was to the zoo. Sarah was really upset because it was raining. Well it was only sprinkling but to her you think it was a down pour. We went early so all of the animals were active. We got to see the monkeys, elephants, whales, seahorses and lots of other animals. The girls had a great time playing at the new animal ave. There was a spider web to climb and a lemur jungle gym. We also got to go back to school shopping. I can't wait for the girls to start school. They don't start until the 2nd of September. They aren't the only one's starting school this year. I am going back to school. I am going for a para educators degree. which means when I am done i can work in the classroom. I will be going for 18mos straight but that is OK since the government is paying for it. My first day of school is September 29. If that sounds familiar to any of you it should. That's my birthday. Yeah for me, i get to start school on my birthday.

I did get a early birthday present. Since gas is so high and we needed on anyway, Alex bought me a new car. It is a 2008 Kia Rio, black. I love it. We have had it for less than a week and Alex only got to drive it twice. The test drive and half way home. We still have the van and Alex's truck. we kept the van so we would have something comfy to drive on lone trips. well i am going to end this. I'm sure you are all tired of hearing from me. take care and we will talk to you later.

Hunting Vampires and Werewolves

If any of you have young girls or have got caught up in the whole Twilight craze you know what I am talking about. Part of Sarah's graduation gift was a trip to Forks, Wa. It was a lot of fun. If you haven't been there it is a very small town with really nothing there. There are some stores and parks and even a little hospital but nothing to brag about until a unknown Aurthur by the name of Stephenie Meyers wrote a book about a family of vampires who lives in Forks. Now the town is overflowing with tourists. Every where we looked we found twilight fans. All the stores were selling things about vampires and even werewolves. (if you curious just read the first book. I guarantee that you will be hooked) We got to see where the main characters lived and worked. Sarah was upset when we went to the Cullen's house and found out that they and Bella went to Alaska to look at colleges. We did get to see Bella's house and where Dr. Cullen works.

The next day we went to La Push Indian Reservation to hunt wolves. Sarah said that she wasn't leaving until she imprinted (second book). She didn't and we made her leave. We did hike to second beach. It was a rough hike. A steep uphill going in and then a steep down hill with stairs. Which meant a steep uphill with stairs coming out. After we got off the trail we had to climb over 100 feet of drift wood. And they weren't small logs either. After we got to the beach we kicked off our shoes and went walking on the sand. It was so relaxing just being by the water. The girls had fun getting their feet wet even though the water was freezing.

After the long hike back to the car we decided to go home. It was a great little vacation even the drive there and back wasn't so bad.

The girls first concert

I know that it has been a while since I last wrote. As some of you know we had my little sister Sarah here the last couple of weeks. It was her graduation present from us and we had a lot planed for her. At the beginning of the month we went to a concert. It was Ashley and Samantha's first concert and we got to see one of our favorites. Kirby Heyborne. He had with him Corbin Allred (the main character from saints and soldiers) who was absolutely amazing. I was able to get us front row seats which all the girls love. Ashley spent most of the concert screaming "Kirby I love you. You rock!" Sam was a little restless towards the end. I guess she's just not used to sitting for two hours.

After the concert we were able to get their autographs. We saw Corbin first and he was a total sweetheart. He wrote on the picture that Sam had "This man loves you (pointed arrow to himself) do you love him check yes or no." Ashley had him sign her purse and he wrote "save your money + love Corbin forever." Sarah was wearing her I heart Kirby Heyborne shirt and Corbin wrote on the back that she loves him more. I had won a signed concert poster during the concert and wanted them to personalize it. Corbin wrote that i have a wonderful family and the drew a mustache and bread on Kirby's picture. he was going to do a eye patch but i said no. After we took pictures with him we stood in line for what seemed for ever to see Kirby.

I couldn't believe that when we finally got to the front of the line to see Kirby that he remembered us from last year. Actually he remembered the girls and then Sarah and I. He couldn't get over how tall the girls were getting. After he was done signing things for the girls and Sarah i had him personalize my poster. Ashley had pointed out what Corbin had done so he drew an eye patch on his own picture. All in all it was a great experience for us all especially the girls. I don't think that they will ever forget. My girls can't wait until next year when they can go again.

Snow in July

Here is video of the girls playing in the snow at Mt. Rainer. As you can see they are having a great time.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Well the girls are another year older. Ashley has reached the double digits and Sam is nine. I swear they each grew like six inches since their birthdays. I believe that they were spoiled this year. Harmony and Go mo (aunt) were here for the Fourth of July weekend. Of course Harmony spoiled the girls and Alex. We went to mt. Rainer and Seattle. Suk's niece from Korea with her so we had to show her around. We all had a really great time. We took them to the space needle, pike's place market and the water front. They had a great time. It was sad to see them leave go. We had a birthday party for the girls on the 4Th while Harmony was here. We spent Sam's birthday in Seattle and took Harmony and Go mo to the airport on Ashley's birthday. Later we took them to Chuck E Cheese. This last Saturday we had their party with friends. It was a hot day so we played in the water having water balloon fights and water fights. We had a pinata for the party and we also set up the moon bounce. Over all I think that they had a great birthday.

I have been having fun with my new calling. I am in charge of my first enrichment activity this Thursday. I am really excited and nervous. I hate being in charge of things. Other than that not much is going on. Sarah is coming in a few weeks and we are really excited to have her come. I hope all is well with everyone. We will talk to you later.

Hello

I know that it has been a long time since I last wrote. We have had a lot going on and I just kept forgetting to write. The girls a through with sports until fall. On their last soccer game we had all four seasons that day. Rain, sun, wind and even snow. Yes snow in April. It was crazy. They wanted to play baseball but I said no. I really wanted my Saturdays back.

School's out for the girls and for me to. I love having a job where I get summer vacation too. We did get a new addition to our family. A little kitten. His name is Max and he is Sam's cat. I think that Alex is glad to have another male in the house. He is a really good cat. Princess likes him to. They play together really well. I was surprised how gentle the dog can be with the cat.

As you can all see in the pictures I cut my hair. I cut at least 10in off. It felt so weird having short hair again. I didn't tell anyone that I was cutting it so I shocked a lot of people at work and at church. The bad thing about it is now i have to do my hair I just can't pull it up anymore.

I have some other good news. I received a new calling a couple of weeks ago. I am the 2nd counseler in the Relief Society at church. That means that I am in charge of Enrichment nights. I am really excited about it. It was funny because i had a dream that I was getting a new calling but didn't know what it was. Then I was talking to the old relief society president about it and i joking said that if I could choose a calling I would want to do enrichment. The bishop asked to talk to me a week later and said that i was called to be in the relief society presidency over the enrichment program. Who says dreams don't come true.

Well everyone here is doing well. We have some visitors coming this summer so we are excited about that. I hope that everyone is doing well and we will talk to you all later.

Hey there everyone. Sorry that I haven't updated lately. The girls and I went to Mom and Dad's for spring break a couple of weeks ago and I got really sick again. Luckily I didn't have to go to the er again. Well everything here is going good. Like I said the girls and I were in Idaho for a week. It was a lot of fun. The girls got to see grandma, grandpa and aunt Sarah and I got to see Abbie and William. Oh ya, Melanie was there also. ;) We had a very event full week. The girls got to have a Easter egg hunt at Aunt Melanie's house with some of their cousins. Uncle Josh had a great time shooting me with his new Nerf gun. We also got to go horseback riding with aunt Sarah, went swimming at the YMCA with grandma, and saw all the animals at the zoo. We spent pretty much everyday with Melanie and her kids. I think that Abbie overdosed on cousins. That girl is worse than the energizer bunny. She never wants to stop. The girls also had a great time digging in the dirt with their other cousin Eva Jean. I was glad to see the trip over. I really needed a rest before I had to go back to work. I forgot how busy little ones are and how much you have to watch them so they don't get into everything.

Alex and I are doing well. We are just working away. I think that he enjoyed his week away from the girls. He even had a week off from taking care of the dog since I took her with me. Princess really need to be able to play out side with the other dogs.

The girls are just about done with soccer. They have their last game on Saturday. YEAH! I really like to watch them play sports but I will be so glad to have my Saturdays back. Well that is about it for now from us. I know we live a very dull life. What can I say. Take care and I will talk with you all later.