Pics from Sunday afternoon

It's really hard to get Riley to sit still.....

My brother was flying his remote controlled helicopter, and the boys love it!

My brother and my dad working out an issue with the TR6's blinkers. (Cam was helping of course)

It's good to be retired!

Now that both my Dad and Patty are retired, they've been taking their new 5th wheel all across the NW. They just got back from a month long trip through Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada and Washington. I'm so jealous, but they totally deserve it!!

First day of choir

My brother tried to take a picture of me on stage with the choir, but it didn't turn out. So he captured the moment with a little video clip after the service. =)

Aussie cuties!

It has already been two years since my last trip down under. Time really does fly. Bonnie and Ben are doing great, they're as spunky as ever (as you can see). They are both doing full time ministry with the young adults in their church, and love it! I miss her, but I'm so happy to know that she's being taken care of by her darling husband, Benny.

Just like yesterday...

Wasn't it just yesterday that we were kids, and he was pulling my hair, or teasing me? This is my brother's best friend, since childhood, Thad. He and his family lived across the street from us when we were kids, and my brother and he did everything together.

He took me under his wing my first year of high school. He drove me to and from school, as my brother had already graduated the year before. Thad and I have always had a very special friendship, that time apart and distance can't shake. Seeing him the other day (for just a few short hours of catching up) was just like I had seen him last week.

Thad is Special Forces in the Air Force and has been serving our country for about 8 years. He recently came home from a 6 month rotation in Iraq. I'm glad to see him home safe! He told us that he was in a very dangerous position over there, and put his life at risk every day (even had a price on his head). He and his team accomplished a lot while he was there (top secret stuff) and I'm very proud of him!

Cosmo (Yes, as in Cosmo Cramer)

Furry, cuddly, sweet, playful....all the things you want in a kitten. Cosmo is the newest member of my brother and Jen's fam.

Sing for joy!

Since I started attending Salem Evangelical in the Fall of '06, I've been in love with our choir. I have felt the Lord tugging at me to join. I wasn't budging...thought I was too busy, or something. About 3 weeks ago, it was almost as though He took me by the shoulders and said "Hello....I've been trying to reach you about this choir matter..." During morning anouncements, Pastor Randy said that August was open enrollment for the choir. The only time durring the year that new members can join. That was all I needed to hear, and I'm so overjoyed at being part of this amazing group! I'll be singing in both services on Sunday morning, and will also be singing in the Christmas program. You locals should come by and see/hear me soon!

Work in progress...

Do I look 30?

Project progress

[x] New Fence
[x] Flower Bed
[ ] Grass

Riley's Dedication, June 24, 2007

Riley was dedicated by Pastor Randy Butler, at our church, Salem Evangelical.

Father's Day

Almost there

Next week I turn 30. When Anna brought it to my attention, in January, that this year I hit the bit 3-0, I decided that if I was going to do it, I would do it in style! I don't generally make a big deal over myself, but I really wanted to have a big party, with everyone I love there. After talking to my mom about it, we decided that I would provide the invite list, and she'd take care of the rest. I'm really excited to have everyone together that is a part of my life, even though it means I'm not in my 20's anymore.

Latest yard project

I'm currently working on the back right corner of my yard. Hopefully in a few months you'll see this same shot with a flower bed in the back, grass up front, and a new fence.

Disneyland (April '07)

Jedi training, part of the year of a thousand dreams, going on right now. Kids get their own Jedi clokes and light sabers, and they get to fight against Darth Vader, or Darth Maul.
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Taking a break in New Orleans square.
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Front gates of Disney's California Adventure, after the parks had closed.
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California Screamin' just about to take off!
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In front of what use to be the old submarine voyage, and what will soon be the finding Nemo ride.
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On the pier at California Adventure.
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Anna & I spent a week in California in April. We went to the Disney Parks, Universal, Six Flags, and a taping of a pilot comedy to be aired this fall on ABC. We met some great people and had a lot of fun. I think I've got Disneyland out of my system for another year or so. =)