House for sale

Today my house went on the Market. I have been working really hard to get it clean and ready for people to walk through and critique my style. A friend reminded me of a famous quote, "Wherever you go, there you are." Right now, I am doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result (FYI that is the definition of insanity). I have done more to my house in the last week than I did in the four years that I owned the house.I have moved the furniture all around, got the carpets cleand, planted flowers, cleaned my closet, bought fake flowers, etc. I am really happy with the progress I have made, but there is still so much to do. Tonight I am taking a small break, but will be busy again in the morning.
An open spacious living room Yes, that is a picture of the bottom of my closet...one of my big accomplishments in my cleaning quest.

Who could ask for anything more!!!

Girls night out & Ellis Thomas Wedding

Six of us went out for Angie's Bachelorette party. We had dinner at Spaghetti Establishment and then went to Cedars. Just when we thought the night was winding down we hit Kennewick Avenue...first the Sports Page and then the Branding Iron. At the Sports Page, we met two guys who were awfully friendly...then we met their angry wives!! A memory not soon to be forgotten. We did some country dancing at the Branding Iron...an acquaintance Matt was playing the drums and we had a fun time. I was actually the first one out on the dance floor...swing dancing with a cowboy!!


Two weeks later was the wedding. I was really busy making the wedding cake and I finished just in time for a quick lunch with Stefanie. We were a few minutes late to the wedding and even got on camera with the wedding party. The cake did not fall before it was cut so I guess that was a success!!!

Higher Grounds

Our ReFocus group at church has been planning to open a coffeehouse for young adults 20-35. We have been buying furniture and decor, learning to make coffee, and finding ways to reach out to others. We had our grand opening last Sunday and it went great!!! We fellowshipped with others, made some great drinks and survived our first "Live" week.


Lauren made it to the opening weekend without going into labor...she was the head of our group in the beginning and now it is up and running!

Did we skip September this year?

Oh my gosh, it is almost October and I am still waiting for my birthday! Just joking, I had an amazing birthday this year spending time with family and getting lots of new books to read. It has been such a busy time since I last posted that I have to look at my pictures to remember what I did, sad but true.

Hood to Coast 2007 was amazing...I thought I was going to die, but I made it to the beach! We had a great van this year and we actually got to sleep at Annie's house after our first legs.



I spent a few days after the race at the beach...some quiet time, time visiting with Aunt Marci, and time with my dad and DiAnna. Great walks on the beach beautiful sunsets, salt water taffy, and recovery.