Garden!!

We finally got a weekend of sunshine and warm temperatures here in the Northwest! I may be a bit biased, but I honestly don't think there is anywhere more beautiful than the NW in the Spring and Summertime. Yesterday Brad and I went to the local Farmers Market that takes place in Vancouver every Saturday morning. With all the great prices on vegetables and plants, we go the itch to buy some plants and build a garden in our backyard. So, we bought some strawberry and asparagus plants, many bags of our other main component...





...and got to work!!!


Really I did help... :) Someone had to document the moment while we worked. :)


Asparagus roots... MMMMM....asparagus!! :)





The finished product! Isn't it beautiful? We just planted the asparagus and strawberries, but bell peppers, squash, peas, blueberries, and spinach are to come. We might have to build more gardens. :)


A job well done!! Our next door neighbor kid came over to see what we were up to, so we got him to take a photo with both of us and our finished product.

Well, like they say....you can take the girl outta the country, but you can't take the country outta the girl. :) Our dad's would be proud. :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICOLE!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICOLE!!! Hope you have a great day!! Have fun, relax, and make Randy spoil you rotten!! :) Wish we could be there to help you celebrate!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRIAN!!!

Yesterday was my brother Brian's birthday. He is one great guy. He will do anything and everything for you. He loves Jesus with all His heart, is loyal to his family and friends, and works harder than anyone I know. I am so proud to see the man he is, and to call him my brother.
We love you Brian! We're sorry we can't be at your party tonight, but we'll be there in spirit! Here's to many blesssings on your next 28 years!

disclaimer: this photo is borrowed from Staci's blog, but it is one of my favorites of Brian. :)

Sister weekend!

This last weekend Shelley came to visit. We decided to paint our Master bedroom. It was something I had been wanting to do, so we got to work!






We rewarded ourselves after the first long day of painting with a chick-flick and a bowl of Faw-famous caramel corn! The perfect end to a great day! :)


After we finished up the second coat the next morning we celebrated with a Dutch Freeze at Dutch Brothers....Glorious!!


We were quite exhausted by then end...


but the finished product is well worth it. I LOVE IT!! Now we just have to hang some art.

Thanks so much for the fun time and all the help, Shel! I couldn't have done it without you!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!

Happy Birthday, dad! We are so glad we got to spend the day with you!! We are so blessed to have you to celebrate today! We love you with all our hearts!

Saturday Night

Wish you were here to share this, Shelley!!!

A few changes...

Well, this week we took the plunge and bought new couches. We love them!!!!






I also tried my hand at painting the downstairs bathroom. It was a lot more tricky and involved than I anticipated due to the tight space, high ceilings, and open plumbing under the pedestal sink. I think I like the way it turned out, though.