May the INSaNitY please stoP

Well, it finally stopped snowing this afternoon, about 30 hours straight. We couldn't get in our driveway so i had to park at the grocery store up the street. We all hiked out and went to Mom and Dad's cause Ruthie is here and we'll stay the night.

Lisa's folks sent us some fresh Alaska shrimp, so that's what were having tonight. (Shaun, quit droolin'). Oh yes, the joys of marrying an Alaska girl (she's pretty nice too).

School's out for summer....

Well, I guess only for winter break. So fittingly, my first day of winter break brought a frozen deluge of the white stuff. I took the kids out for a couple hours this afternoon. It sure is nice to not have to worry about homework for a while.

Coming soon to an arena near you!

I can hear the chant already- U-S-A, U-S-A, U-S-A

Trip down Memory Lane

Next week, Reagan will turn 7. Seven short years ago, he spent a month in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit here in town. Much has changed in that time including a life-changing work accident, a nearly completed 5 year journey to my nursing degree and most importantly a little sister who started kindergarten this past fall.

Today, I had the opportunity to go back to the very same NICU for a clinical rotation. It was great to talk to some of the same nurses who cared for Reagan and made a profound impact on our lives.
We are forever grateful for their care and compassion.

Here are our babies now.

Must see link:

Lisa's brother Jake now has a blog to showcase his artwork. A must see, although this does not to justice to seeing his originals up close and personal. Check it out under the "Jake the Artist" link. Here is one example.

PUNKinS

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

I'm still here!

Hello my friends,

Yea, its been a while but I've been so busy lately. Stay tuned as I will try to add something interesting the next time I come up for air.

Good song

"Hockey Mom"

Well, I changed my mind, I want a woman in the White House. (sorry Hilary)

Sunflower

This is Reagan's sunflower that started as a seed in a cup in his kindergarten class this spring. Sorry for the shadows, Grandma took the picture.

Croquet and Swimming at Tammy's

Swimming lessons and a day at the lake.

Family Reunion

We recently spent a few days at the beach in Lincoln City, Oregon for a reunion of my Mom's side of the tree.
















We stopped at Lisa's Grandparent's on our way over.















Grandpa Walt



















They had a blast with the BB guns.





























And on the trampoline.



















The 4th generation.
















Oregon Coast Aquarium.

















Lynzee and Reagan















Reagan, Nolan, Kaylee, with Hannah in the background.















Kaylee and Reagan playing on the beach.















Lisa with Kaylee and Lynzee.















Anna cookin' up something.
















My favorite picture. Who is the mystery lady?
HINT: it's Aunt Minnie















Reagan
















Anna

















Starfish galore.

Alaska Trip July 4, 2008

We went to Sitka, Alaska to see Lisa's family and go fishing of course.
















Jake's grizzly skull















Downtown Sitka















Lisa caught the biggest. A 20 lb. King salmon















Made my 8 lb coho seem pretty small.
















Not a bad day's catch.

2 halibuts (Lisa's was bigger of course)














Red Snapper (mine)














This is were we took the kids trout fishing.















Aunt Donna (Lisa's sister)



















Aunt Lois (Jake's wife)














Reagan trout fishing at the lake.















Kaylee with some brook trout.



































Grandpa Gary. (Lisa's Dad)














Grandma D (Debbie, Lisa's Mom)