Project #1

I should have taken a before and after photo. The table was originally white and dusty. So we moved about a month ago and I have been busy organizing, cleaning, painting, you know all those lovely tasks that come with moving into a new place. We used to have a old Ikea table that we inherited, problem was we painted it all black 3 yrs ago and never put a sealant (sp?) on it. So allllll of the food stuck to the table. When we moved back to WA my sweet mother-in-law gave us this. It came with another chair but I have left it in Maddie's room for the time being. Hooray for a table I can be proud of!

Laguna Beach, CA

Yes, I was there even though I am not in these photos. September 10th-13th Wendy, Macey, and I were able to fly into L.A. and spend time with Carrie and her family in South Pasadena. We had lots of fun shopping, eating, and playing on the beach. Don't let these pictures fool you. I was unprepared and received the worst sunburn of my life on my shoulders, scalp, chest, and back of my neck. It was beautiful and I think I could totally get used to living on the beach. A life guard watch tower, I didn't really think those even existed.
Cute Macey playing on the beach. I haven't had many experiences with coastal beaches, but it was amazing that you drove into the town and the road ended almost where the beach began. It is an experience I can't wait to have again. Oh and I had the best pizza of my life here in Laguna, it is hard to describe but the crust was fry bread like. Amazing.

Elephant

Jon, Maddie, and I rode this elephant last Saturday at the Davis county fair. We forgot our camera in the car so I stole these pictures from my friend Chelsi who rode it. We weren't sure if we should pay the money to do it but I'm glad we did it was sure neat. I even pet it afterwards.

It was amazing to see how well trained the elephants were, yes there were two of them. Not as comfortable as you would think. After we got off Maddie pointed at the little riding horses. I said are you kidding me?

What do you do in the summer time?

Take cute pictures for your mother, because she got new cute clothes for a steal?Eat sandy corn on the cob while playing in the sand box, because no one is watching?Play with your cute friend Liz, because she was so much fun to read with in laundry baskets?Go golfing almost every week and sometimes with the awesome Chuggs, because your dad is obsessed with the sport right now?Get stuck in the washer because you thought you and your beach ball could fit?Play in the bath tub with lots of bubbles and toys and of course your best little friend Selma? Run around the house and play with blocks with your favorite cousin Macey?Or jump on the tramp, because Macey can open the front door and you both can climb onto the tramp?
Play with your new favorite boy cousin Clark, because he was so chill and yet so full of energy?

(NO IDEA WHY THERE ARE LINES????)

Graduation at CRCC

Jon graduated Wednesday 8/11/10 from Core training at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center. The first picture is of the pinning where he received his first shiny badge. The third picture is of the Corrections Honor Guard, we learned that at CRCC (prison lingo?) they have over 90 different professions. This was my first experience watching Jon graduate from anything so I was quite proud. I'm even more proud after today when he told me that several people wanted him to be their partner out in the facility. The last picture is of Jon and his cute mom Jeanie, I was so happy she came with me. I think I've always liked a man in uniform.

Potty....training?

So what do you do when your baby is ready to potty train and you are not? Ideas? Maybe I'll just lock my little sister out of the house since she keeps taking Maddie potty and rewarding her.

For Brylee Bee Phillips...

Last Saturday the sisters minus Carrie (we missed you Carrie and Mary I'm referring to you as a sister here) went to Seattle and did some shopping. So I got some balloons the night before and they traveled with us to Seattle. Around 1 we climbed to the top of the parking lot where we let our pink balloons go in honor of little Brylee Bee Phillips and waived good bye. Wished we could have been there for the Phillips, but satisified we got to be part in the memorial 500 some miles away. Family is so important and I'm happy to be so close to so many of mine now. Thinking of your family Ash & Joe.