My First Cruise!

Posted on 9/22/2009 by beangirl

We’re on a boat!! And it’s so much fun so far! Here’s some evidence!

A.J. and Chris playing on the (netted) outdoor sports court:

A.J. and Brian posing in oh-so-suave life preservers during the mandatory safety drill:

Me and Brian on the “party limo” that was hired to get our big group down to the docks on the morning of our embarkation:

Me lounging on one of the Moroccan-inspired beds in the Bliss Ultralounge on board the Norweigan Pearl:

A.J. and Chris trying out the Shuffleboard courts on Deck 12:

You can do it with a trot…

Posted on 9/15/2009 by beangirl

Doing the Puyallup:

Happy Wedding!

Posted on 8/29/2009 by beangirl

Chris and Mandi got married today and I have a few representative photos here. It was a really pretty location, and the ceremony was sweet. Overall a lovely day!

More Updates!

Posted on 8/26/2009 by beangirl

The tiling and countertops are done now…. gorgeous!

More from the new house!

Posted on 8/25/2009 by beangirl

The sidewalks and driveway are poured, and there’s a handrail for the front porch now. Also, the hardwoods are nearly all in, and the bathroom tiling and all the granite countertops are in process! There’s so much work going on, and it’s looking awesome!

Three Rivers

Posted on 8/17/2009 by beangirl

We camped this weekend at Three Rivers in Idaho (near Lowell, ID; population 23). It was the annual Walker/Ostman family reunion, and they are quite a unique crowd!

Effies Burgers

Posted on 8/14/2009 by beangirl

This is one-quarter if a single cheeseburger at Effies in Lewiston, ID. A.J., Chris, and I each had a quarter (plus some tater tots and deep fried mushrooms!) and we were nicely stuffed. It was one HUGE burger, and very tasty!

Big Four Ice Caves

Posted on 8/1/2009 by beangirl

We took a little hike up to the Big Four Ice Caves this afternoon. I had never even heard of them before, but A.J. went when he was younger and said they were really cool, which they totally were!Ã‚Â This is another in the wide variety of hikes available in the Mt. Baker / Snoqualmie National Forest!