Sunrise

I am privileged to see the sunrise (when it is not raining) almost every day as I take Brandyn to Seminary at 6:45am. Here are a few recent ones.

This was one afternoon. Doesn't it look like it is floating?

Welcome...

We have 2 new additions to our family. The first is Sofie. Sofie was rescued from a dumpster and is very feisty, fun cat. Her attitude is "I lived in a dumpster, you can't hurt me!"

Next is Lila. Lila is 1 1/2 yrs old. She is gentle and lovey.

As you can see, we are having a lot of fun!!!

This weekend I am modeling in the Portland Bridal Fair. I will add picts later. Just wanted to post a quick update.

Rebekah's Birthday

Rebekah turned 14 on Tuesday. Happy Birthday, Princess!!!

We love you!!

Race for the Cure

Rebekah and I participated in the Portland Race for the Cure. We walked the 5k. This was our third year. We walked with some friends of ours, and met up with my sisters at the end.

Friends above, Sisters below.

Outdoor School

The second week of September I was able to go to outdoor school in Fossil, Oregon with Nathon and his 6th grade class. We left Monday morning, and came back Friday evening. What a beautiful week. Temps in the 90's and up. Clear skies. Lots of hiking and learning. Here are a few highlights. We had lunch at the Dalles Dam. Here is Mt. Hood from the east side.We were off and hiking right awayMorning Hikes at 6:30am.

The bug Nathon caught for creek exploration.By the creek
Red Hill where we earned our stripes for learning about the soil that was rich in iron.
Our group in the "amphitheater"
looking up inside the amphitheaterThe sky was sooo blue.
We took a field trip to look for fossils in Fossil, OR. We each got to take some home. Then we went to the museum in town after lunch.There was a petrified tree just out on one of our hikes from camp
We got to climb a rock wall which Nathon did blindfolded. (not me)
Yep, I even climbed the wall. My first time ever doing that. I thought it would be hard or scary. It was a little bit of work, but fun.
Our last morning we saw 4 mule deer. It was the only time I didn't have my camera glued to me. I ran back to my cabin and got it, and luckily, the deer were still there.
All in all it was an amazing week!!

Kenny

While in Detroit, I got to go to an amazing concert!!! I got to see:

Luke Bryan,Gary Allen,
Lee Ann Rimes,
Keith Urban,
And my favorite, KENNY CHESNEY!!!


Uncle Kracker even came out for a few songs, and I got to shake his hand. Yes, I was on the floor against the stage for an amazing up close seat!!! Loved it.

Detroit

I got to go to Detroit, Michigan the last week of July. I had so much fun with my sister and her family!!Here is Maddy and Cooper.

Cooper's feet. How precious.

Jordan (JJ) and I.

Maddy and IWe went swimming @ Syd's friends apartments. What a beautiful day.
Jordan had fun too.
Me and my sister.
I got to go to Lake Erie.


We went to the park.

And shopping!!!!! [no kids :)]
I had such a great time visiting my sister and meeting her friends. Thanks sis.