Aaron and I got a REAL Christmas tree this year, we forgot our fake one at mom and dads when we moved, smooth move. N-e-ways we went to the tree lot and looked around for about 15 minutes and found the perfect one. The guy helped us load it on top of the car then tied the doors shut to keep the tree on so when we got home Aaron had to climb out his window to cut the string to get the tree off. That was really funny. Aaron carried it up the stairs and I did what I do best, staid out of the way, gave a few encouraging laughs, and took some pictures.
Getting it in the stand was a lot more work then I remember as a kid, dad did it with such ease. There were a few branches down low that needed to be cut off so Aaron held the tree while I took a stake knife and sawed away (note to self- get a hand saw;) We didn't have enough lights to cover the at first so we had to put off decorating. While Aaron was at an appointment I decided I would surprise him and have the tree all put together when he got home... I ended up messing up the tree stand and waiting till that weekend for Aaron's help.
Once everything was said and done I LOVE OUR TREE!!! Its the best looking tree we have had since we've been married. Merry Christmas
Friday, December 12, 2008
Catching up with Thanksgiving
So I'm really not so good when it comes to this whole keep the blog updated but here is Thanksgiving and our first REAL Christmas tree. For Thanksgiving Trevor, Sarah, and Lea came to stay with us and we had a blast!!! Lea was a ton of fun and kept us laughing all the time, she is soooo happy all the time and full of smiles for everyone. It was good to have some time to catch up with Trevor and Sarah as well.
One Thanksgiving we went down to Quency for dinner with the family. The plan was to eat at 12:00pm and I think it was about 3:30pm when we all sat down, what can ya do;) Dinner was good and so was the company. Before we left Aaron and I went over and talk to Grandma and Grandpa Reynolds for about an hour and a half. It was so fun to listen to their stories about growing up and how they met. We headed home that night to get ready for Black Friday (yes)
Aaron and I got up at 4:45am (He loves me) and headed to Wal Mart to start and finish out Christmas shopping. We started out a little rough but ended up getting everything on our list and a bit more. I was very impressed with how good Aaron's getting at this shopping thing, I was able to send him off to get some gift and he returned triumphant. I love him!!!
One Thanksgiving we went down to Quency for dinner with the family. The plan was to eat at 12:00pm and I think it was about 3:30pm when we all sat down, what can ya do;) Dinner was good and so was the company. Before we left Aaron and I went over and talk to Grandma and Grandpa Reynolds for about an hour and a half. It was so fun to listen to their stories about growing up and how they met. We headed home that night to get ready for Black Friday (yes)
Aaron and I got up at 4:45am (He loves me) and headed to Wal Mart to start and finish out Christmas shopping. We started out a little rough but ended up getting everything on our list and a bit more. I was very impressed with how good Aaron's getting at this shopping thing, I was able to send him off to get some gift and he returned triumphant. I love him!!!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
Wonderful Weekend
So Bryann and the kids came up for a visit last weekend and we had a blast!!! I can't believe how fast they have grown since we last saw them at the end of August. Kalista is so smart and shows it as she loves typing on the computer and make signs and labels for everything. Keaton has a great imagination and I'm sure is going to become a ninja master. Kambrie is full of smiles and pouts, goofy grins and mischievousness. She kept us laughing and whole weekend.
We took the kids the park; it’s made like a castle with anything a 5 and 7 year old could want. We tried to snap some pictures of the girls, we didn't do too bad with Kalista but Kambrie was another story. Down by the river we found a rock that was perfect, Kalista was a little less convinced with the goose poop scattered around the rock but she was a good sport. Keaton had some bubbles that the kids had some fun with during lunch and then back to the castle we went.
Between the park, Uncle Aaron's Play station, old school, and their imagination we had a great weekend. I think my favorite picture is of all three kids posing as the Power Rangers, to cute.
We took the kids the park; it’s made like a castle with anything a 5 and 7 year old could want. We tried to snap some pictures of the girls, we didn't do too bad with Kalista but Kambrie was another story. Down by the river we found a rock that was perfect, Kalista was a little less convinced with the goose poop scattered around the rock but she was a good sport. Keaton had some bubbles that the kids had some fun with during lunch and then back to the castle we went.
Between the park, Uncle Aaron's Play station, old school, and their imagination we had a great weekend. I think my favorite picture is of all three kids posing as the Power Rangers, to cute.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Update
So life is moving right along and I'm enjoying the ride. We've been to Seattle twice and are looking to go again in November. Aaron has his training coming up this next week for three days in Spokane so we will venture that way. He's excited to get a bit of coaching on the process and learn a little about the products. I'm not sure what I'll be doing, if nothing else I just might finish my book I've been working on for the past few months (wink). He's still loving his job and heads to work with a big smile every morning. It is so nice to have him excited about his job, it makes getting up easier.The weather is starting to look like fall and I love it, I'm pretty sure it's my favorite season, between the breath taking colors, smells, and cute clothes. This year I'm excited about Halloween since we'll get trick-or-treaters!!!!!
Monday, September 22, 2008
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Play by Play
After our exciting night of winning on Saturday, Aaron and I took to the big city for a tour on Sunday. We had to park in the north forty for two reasons; 1) Parking is free 2) Seahawks had a game. I wish we would have looked into the schedule I was so jealous and felt bad we couldn’t go. Watching everyone in their jerseys, listening to the guys talk about the players, smelling the hot dogs and kettle corn, I was ready to go to an ATM and pull out however much was needed to buy a ticket, good thing I’m married to such a good man to keep me in line!!! The Mariners stadium was open for a tail gate party so we took a peek inside. Aaron’s been to a few games and said there isn’t a bad seat in the house. That’s good news for the people who were going to go to the first concert every held in that stadium, The Beach Boys!!!!
We walked about 5 miles from the car, through the city to the market, and back. Along the way I could help but be amazed at the sky scrapers, they are soooooo big!!! The streets remind me of San Francisco, all though I haven’t been there yet. We found a cute little pizza place along the way and were in need of a pit stop, I was impressed with the food and how clean the city was. I thought it was funny to see people on bikes with a little cart on the back that would ride you where you wanted to go. A few times I considered it.
I loved the market place. The first thing we saw was the water out the big windows in the back. To the right was a cruise ship, now those are HUGE!!! I’m still not sure I want to go on one, guess I’ve got a few years to figure that out (wink). On our way back up we saw the fish market, where you first walk in, and saw the guys throwing the fish. That is a good time. The fruit and vegetables looked so good and the flower arrangements were beautiful.
One our drive home we crossed a bridge that sits on the water (no joke) went under a city, and through a tunnel. This is by far the most excitement I’ve had on one trip and look forward to when we do it again.
We walked about 5 miles from the car, through the city to the market, and back. Along the way I could help but be amazed at the sky scrapers, they are soooooo big!!! The streets remind me of San Francisco, all though I haven’t been there yet. We found a cute little pizza place along the way and were in need of a pit stop, I was impressed with the food and how clean the city was. I thought it was funny to see people on bikes with a little cart on the back that would ride you where you wanted to go. A few times I considered it.
I loved the market place. The first thing we saw was the water out the big windows in the back. To the right was a cruise ship, now those are HUGE!!! I’m still not sure I want to go on one, guess I’ve got a few years to figure that out (wink). On our way back up we saw the fish market, where you first walk in, and saw the guys throwing the fish. That is a good time. The fruit and vegetables looked so good and the flower arrangements were beautiful.
One our drive home we crossed a bridge that sits on the water (no joke) went under a city, and through a tunnel. This is by far the most excitement I’ve had on one trip and look forward to when we do it again.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Seattle
Aaron and I took at trip to Seattle last weekend, my first, for a Casino Night with MetLife. It was a blast!!! We played Black Jack for the first part of the night and had a lot of help for the dealers ;) Aaron ended up with $1,956,000!!!! They then had an auction with great prizes. When Aaron and I moved in and got the office set up he said all he was missing what a mini fridge, I told him the only way he would get one of those was if he won one... as you can see he did just that. The fidge went for $1, 800,000 and the biggest smile to go with it.
Working Man
Aaron Started work on Monday and l-o-v-e's it!!! Bryann and I use to look through the JC Penny's catalog and pick out our husbands, looks like I didn't do to bad....
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Fun New Start
Aaron, Mom, and I set off August 29th and made the long, l-o-n-g journey from Montana to Washington, Aaron and I the day before drove to Mom and Dad's from school. We arrived about 15 minutes before help from the ward arrived to unload the Uhaul (we had planned to be there about an hour earlier, my how time flies when you having fun...). Aaron had called the biship to see if we could get some help to unload and five guys came and had the truck unloaded within an hour.
Dad and Buddy came later that night and we all worked till about 1:00am setting up, the next day we slept in ( I think it was about 9:00 am when we got moving). Saturday Dad and Aaron enjoyed putting together a book shelf and hanging all of the perfectly straight pictures in the apartment. Brooks, Mom, and I made ourselves usefull by staying out of the way.
I can't tell you how nice it is to have two bathrooms and space to move around in. There is so much storage in this place I need to get more stuff to fill it all, Aaron is going to get back with me on that one. Having a garage is a huge plus for storage and makes it feel like a real home. There isn't a light in the front room so during the day its a little darker then I'd like but I'll soon find the right lamp.
There is a deck off the front room which is so since to let in all the fresh air and fun to sit out on in the morning and evenings. Aaron has proved to be a wonderful BBQ'r and we've enjoyed a few meals. Aaron starts work next Monday, I've really enjoyed the time he and I have had just to hang out but all good things must come to an end....
Dad and Buddy came later that night and we all worked till about 1:00am setting up, the next day we slept in ( I think it was about 9:00 am when we got moving). Saturday Dad and Aaron enjoyed putting together a book shelf and hanging all of the perfectly straight pictures in the apartment. Brooks, Mom, and I made ourselves usefull by staying out of the way.
I can't tell you how nice it is to have two bathrooms and space to move around in. There is so much storage in this place I need to get more stuff to fill it all, Aaron is going to get back with me on that one. Having a garage is a huge plus for storage and makes it feel like a real home. There isn't a light in the front room so during the day its a little darker then I'd like but I'll soon find the right lamp.
There is a deck off the front room which is so since to let in all the fresh air and fun to sit out on in the morning and evenings. Aaron has proved to be a wonderful BBQ'r and we've enjoyed a few meals. Aaron starts work next Monday, I've really enjoyed the time he and I have had just to hang out but all good things must come to an end....
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