Dad passed away November 12 2014. I'm so glad for the choices we have made in life that we can see those who pass on.

These men showed respect like you don't see very often.  It was a great ceremony to remember Daddy.

Jace and Leah's Birthdays

We Celebrated Leah's birthday in September and I'm just now posting.

Jace has another birthday also.  Interesting how these two photos make Jace look long. Wait! He is long/Tall. I did not make this cake. I made a different one.  One of his many friends made this for him.

life since October 22 2010

We waited probably half an hour at the airport.  The first thing we heard that he was on the plane was a couple of people telling us that he was a good missionary.

Seattle to Portland part 2

The view from the top of the space needle. So much to look at.  Glad I live where I do though.
Saturday was the ride Jon was preparing the whole year for.

It's not a very good picture but I know it's Jon.  This was all worth it to see him finish 204 miles

We are all proud of Jon and glad he was done.  What a long day for him. We will see what next year holds.

Seattle to Portland aka STP July 14 - 17, 2010

Brei Scott Leah Jessie

The trip started Wednesday

Made it to Longview by dinner time with Tatertot Casserole waiting for us.

Mt St. Helens

Thursday a trip to Mt St Helens in Washington.  I stayed with Mom and Dad. While the rest of the family went sight seeing.

The family came back just in time for us to have a mini Riley Reunion.  Taco Salad was on the menu along with great visiting with Phil and Rosie. Marie trimed my hair mistakes that I made. Asheley was there with her 8 day old beautiful baby girl.

Scott bought a Droid in Chehalis Washington.  That took a lot of time as the computers were down and we were not told about it when we got in.

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Friday We headed out to Seattle, checked into the hotel and then did the sight seeing thing.  My second time at the Spaceneedle.  There were some people who were at the worlds fair and this day was their second time being at the needle even though they lived in Seattle.  The ride up was only 45 seconds and I left my stomach at the bottom and felt light headed the rest of the day.

Dogs can be a disaster

I use to think that kids were messy.  The thing is, you can train a kid to pick up their things.  Chip is a disaster waiting to happen.  She's a tornado in the house.  She is trouble with a capital T.  Between Sprite and Chip I can't keep up with the cleaning.  Now my house smells like I own a dog.  Chip's oils are stronger than Sprites.  I'm guessing that's why this type of dog is more hypo-allergenic.  There is a plus... she doesn't shed.  She knows what No means.  She can sit and stay.  She knows her name.  I can't wait until the puppy stage is over.

A book to look forward to.

I just read this review to Leah and we both want to read this book.  Hopefully others will want to read this too.

Review and Giveaway - The Mark by Marilyn Bunderson

http://camicheckettsbooks.blogspot.com/2010/05/review-and-giveaway-mark-by-marilyn.html