No more speaker phone!!!

For the past 6 months the only way I could talk on my cell phone was by using the speaker phone function. I never had privacy and had to choose when I wanted to answer my phone depending on where I was at or who was near me. Ghetto I know! I was waiting for my upgrade to come around and it finally came. I guess you can upgrade 18 to 19 months into your contract. So I probably could have gotten a new phone a lot sooner, but didn't know! I have to say getting a new phone is similar to if you were stranded on an island sleeping on the beach for a year. I still am tempted to click on the speaker phone button. Not quite used to the normal form of communication yet and it sure does feel weird to have something touching your ear. :)

I like this song...

My mother

I just wanted to show my gratitude for my mother. I am thankful that she has a tender heart and is so thoughtful and kind. She always seems to amaze me with her ability to serve others. I love her for who she is and for always letting me know that she cares and thinks about my needs. Thanks for being you mom and for always being my cheerleader. You have a special place in my heart..I love you!

YMCA Soccer

Kiley and Madison started their first year of soccer. I got to see them in action for their first soccer game. They had a double header and I was a pretty excited and proud auntie for the first 30 minutes of their first game. The second game was just a tad bit too much soccer for me. Kiley ran around following the pack and those poor kids were so tired from all that soccer. Madison got put in as goalie soon after the game started and got scored on. She didn't like that and didn't return to the game. Kiley did great and played the whole time. At one point I got pretty emotional because I wanted to have MY own kids at their soccer game and I wanted to cheer them on! :) I guess nieces and nephews will have to do for now! They both did a great job and it is so fun to see their athleticism shine.


Madison got the first kick to start off the game!


Kiley did such a great job as goalie!!! Look at that ready position! "Natural athlete"


Madison as goalie before things went sour.


Sophers cheering on her older sisters.




Madison zoned out of the game and was more interested in what these kids were playing with.




After the game the whole fam went out to lunch. Caleb, Porter and I playing outside enjoying the warm sun.

Oh to live in the 50's...

My sister showed this to me and I thought it would be fun to see what I would have looked like back then...


1950


1952...my personal favorite


1958


1960...the 60's make me look smart


1966


1968


1974


1978...I always had some soul in me


1984


1988


1990...another one of my best shots


1994


1996

You are in the hole...or is it you are on deck?!?!

I still don't know which one comes first. You would think I would know after 6 months of playing softball. Our Fall season ended. We had our last game last night and lost. We tied for 3rd. It was fun while it lasted and I will see you ladies next Spring!!!

Kayaking at Owen's Beach

Marci and I went to Owen's Beach today to do some sea kayaking. What an adventure! I was kind of scared! We did some strenuous paddle strokes out in the ocean and all I saw was a jelly fish, a seal and the back of Marci's head. It was the perfect day to go out on the water. I thought we would never see the sun again since fall has begun and has been raining ever since. We had a clear shot of Mt. Rainier and the weather was great! What fun!