More Misc. Pictures

Near Moses Lake Washington - Near Spokane. Curt had gone to the job site in January and took this picture of the ice. It was really cold but it is cool looking.

Solomon Trimble, Me, Issac Trimble. Solomon is in Twighlight - the movie - he plays an Indian - LOL - and part of the Wolf Pack. Issac is also a native american actor. They both split their time between LA and Portland. As it turns out - we have mutual friends in Indian Country and they came to our Tribal Center to help with a Fundraiser for a family. Issac also donated 2 flutes that he made - he is an excellent flute player and Solomon is a very good traditional dancer.

Cami Krise, Me, Mom, Nancy Hansen at the Plankhouse in Ridgefield, WA for the Winter Gathering. Always nice to see friends!!!!

Amanda,

Savannah & Vanessa chillin.

Christmas Fun

Ummm- Vanessa and her roommate Amanda drove home for Christmas from Palm Springs after their flights were cancelled. Everything was fine - but from the top of Cali and through Oregon the roads were diffucult at best. They made it until they got a few miles from home and did 3 360's on the highway!!! They were ok but were shaken up and sore. Curt was in front and saw it happenening. Vanessa was ummm VERY happy to see her Ma!!

Me and Vanessa

Curt, Savannah and Vanessa sledding down one of the hills by our house.

Savannah, Vanessa & me - it was really fun sledding down the hill. Funny thing is - none of the neighbor kids were out so we borrowed thier sleds and had a great time!

My little snow angels. :P

Misc. Pictures

Curt Shoveling our deck - which he had to do twice. We had alot of snow this winter which was fun! He's a good driver in the snow so he took good care of us and the neighbors.

Grandpa and Dylan Christmas Tree hunting - ya at a lot - we went to the farms but the trees were shitty plus it was cold, rainy and windy - not ideal for our grandson who is used to Phoenix weather.

Me & Dylan - he's sooo cute!

This is Curt outside Soldier Field in Chicago - this past October. We were there for the annual NECA Convention. It was fun - we got to see the show and we attended classes together - I am interested in solar, wind etc. We also got to see most of the City - the tourist sites anyway and some local restuarants that we really good. MMMMM Chicago Pizza!

Me on the path - this path goes all the way from the convention center to downtown. We enjoyed the sights and the exercise.

Seriously......

Ok - I knew it had been a while since I posted - but 3 months??? Seriously......

I have been super busy! Back in October - Curt and I went to Chicago on business. It was really fun and we got to do quite a bit of sightseeing. We have a policy - whenever we are in a new city we do not eat at any chain restuarants - instead we eat at local places with local flare and unique qualities. We have some pictures but I have not had a chance to download them. Also in October - I went to Phoenix to take care of our precious grandson - love love love being a grandma! Who would have thought that being a grandma was SOOOO much fun? If I could be 1/2 the grandma my grandma was I'm in good shape! I also went to Palm Springs to spend time with Vanessa. Love Palm Springs! It's beautiful and warm and most of all my youngest lives there! I have to say that at times I feel a bit inadequate with the rich people on the flights - ok not really - but seriously.....who needs rings that big? Who needs their socks to match their sweaters? LOL

November - oh - November was really busy with work - one of my contracts kept me traveling across Oregon and parts of Washington - I really enjoyed it and I seem to be good at training. Who knew? LOL

Can't beleive it's December already! My first child - Savannah turned 22 on December 8th!!! Seriously - can she be that old already? I guess that makes me a bit older as well. LOL I also took a part time seasonal job at Coach - for those of you who don't know - Coach is a high end designer bag store. (purses) I really like it!!! I have never worked in retail but seem to be good at it....haven't heard any complaints LOL. I also have to say that I LOVE the employee discount! Dylan got to come up and spend part of a week with us - he is the best little boy I know - the cutest too!!! We just love him so much and we have so much fun with him. I took him to see Santa Clause last week - he was cool with it until Santa tried to hold him. I picked him up and sat next to Santa so we both had our picture taken. It was that or nothing. Me and Savannah took Dylan to Cafe Sip n Play - Dylans favorite place to go play when he's here.

We are off to LA Wednesday - then to Disneyland on Thursday with Dylan, Brandon & Emily. Back home on Friday just in time for round two of winter storms. Since we live on the Columbia River Gorge on a hill we get really strong winds. It's going to be under freezing for the next week to week and 1/2. For those of you who are saying "Thats Nothing - Try Living in Idaho" I have to politely decline. NO Thank you!!!! I do like to have changing seasons and I enjoy snow but I couldn't live in freezing tempuratures for extented periods of time. Good news is my husband keeps me warm!!

I'll post some pictures when I get time. :)

Till next time..........

Havin Fun! - Look at the other 2 posts - for more cool pictures!!

This place was really cool! I had to break it up - it only let me upload 5 pictures at a time. :)

We have really enjoyed Dylan - it's been hard on Emily - even though she knew he was in good hands. It's always hard to be away from your kids - especially when it's 3 nights and your husband is gone too! They head back home tomorrow - we will be sad to see them leave but we are SOOO happy that we got to spend this time with Dylan!!!!

More Pictures from Dylan's Trip

He really enjoyed the petting area - there were only pigmy goats but Dylan loved it. They look like good old friends.
This is at Cafe Sip n Play - not too far from our place. It's awesome. The kids get to Play and the parents/grandparents/nannies get to Sip on coffees or teas and have lunch.

Dylan's Trip to Grandma & Grandpa's House

At the Oregon Zoo


This is the funniest picture ever!!! The Orangatang came right over to the window and looked right into Dylan's eyes. Dylan just looked right back. I wonder though - was the Orangatang interested in Dylan's Green Tea Lemonade from Starbucks?!?!?!?!?!