Random Summer Ramblings . . .

My postings usually revolve around an event or outing of some kind, so you never really get the real news of what’s happening with us. Hopefully this post will bring you up to speed. . .

Piece of cake – Jeremy turns 30

This last weekend we celebrated Jeremy’s 30th birthday party with a barbecue bash at the house. We had friends and family over to our house and we had loads of fun.

Ugly Sweaters Unite!

Last night we invited our friends over for an ugly sweater party, holiday gathering and white elephant gift exchange. Everybody wore the ugliest sweater they could find, including Liam.

Time to ketch-up

I feel like it’s been a while since I’ve given you a real update of sorts and I just wanted to ketchup with you all. . .so here is a high level overview of what has been happening in our lives. . .

We have all recovered

Between Liam’s surgery last Tuesday, Jeremy and I getting the flu/food poisoning last Friday and this past weekend being in the mid-90s, I’d say we have finally recovered from all that ails us. Liam is doing exceptionally well and I can safely say that he’s back to his old rambunctious, mischievous self. Here are some highlights from our weekend.

We are sick, sick people

After a night of restless sleep, Jeremy and I both woke up sicker than dogs this morning. We both feel miserable and we took turns worshipping the porcelain god. Liam, even with his surgery wounds, seems to be in the best shape of all of us. We aren’t sure why we are sick. It might be the raw chicken we had for lunch yesterday (just kidding). It probably has something to with the IRS, I’ll blame them (also just kidding). It’s suppose to be 92 degrees today (wish I was kidding), should be a fun one.

Four years of marriage – today!

Happy Anniversary to Jeremy and me as we’ve been married four years today. Time has gone by so fast, it’s hard to believe. Technically we’ve been together for seven years as we started dating the beginning of my senior year at PLU.

Before I had even knew his name, I noticed what nice legs he had and that he was always doing laundry. He lived on the guys wing, just down the hall from my dorm room in Foss Hall. We started hanging out because we ended up having mutual friends. In particularly, Jeremy ended up rooming with Brian G who I just happen to be a high school friend of mine from Fairbanks. When we first met we were both in other relationships but over time those dissolved and we started hanging out more and more together – what a good match we have made.

We got married July 10, 2004 in Steilacoom, WA at the old town hall. It was a beautiful day and the wedding and reception were perfect. We honeymooned in Maui and had a fabulous time. Life, and marriage, has been very good to us. We feel very blessed to have each other and now, Liam. We make a good team. Jeremy still has stunning legs and he continues to do the bulk of the laundry. Check out some fun photos.

School’s out and the livin’ is easy

Yesterday was Jeremy’s last day of school and of spring football practice! We kicked off our “summer” by going to the library and stocking up on some summer reading (like we need more books around this house). Then we went out to dinner and enjoyed a delicious meal. After that we walked around the dock, looked at the sailboats and meandered over to the nearby park.

Liam has been to the park by our house, but essentially that is just baby swings, so this was Liam’s first time on a slide and in a tunnel. I think he really liked it.

Happy Daddy’s Day Jeremy

Sunday was Jeremy’s first Father’s Day. He’s been a father for nearly a year now, longer if you count the pregnancy, which I do. He’s a great dad and has been since day one. He is helpful, caring, fun and all those other things a dad should be.

Our grand total to fight cancer

We did it. For the first time in more than five years of doing Relay we reached our goal of $1,000. In fact, we raised $1,300. Most of the money was through book sales, $400 online and $500 at the garage/book sale. The rest, was from our friends and family who generously donated – thank you!