Driving already!?!

Olivia's new favorite words are car and tractor. She figures since she moved to a small town in Idaho she will get to drive at an early age so she has already started to practice. She loves riding on the lawn mower with grandpa and driving her little red car.

Bloomsday

The Running of the Lilac Bloomsday Run 2009



So Chris, myself and some family members participated in the Bloomsday Run which is a 12K or 7.46 miles.

It really was a neat event with over 50,000 participants.



The Boys that ran all 7.46 miles
Brad, Chris, Darren, Mike

Me, wishing good luck to Chris, who really didn't do any training at all for the run.

My SIL Cari and I anticipating our 7 plus mile journey in which we managed to keep up a good pace with our walk/run strategy.


We saw some interesting things along the way


And here we are, we finally made it across the finish line.



And a big Congratulations to all of us for enduring the course and making it up the "Dooms Day" hill.



And we can't foget a pic of Olivia with her Daddy on the carousel

Easter

Easter was a fun weekend, although the weather wasn't great we still
ended up having a good weekend.



Family pic (of course)



We met the Easter Bunny. (I thought he was a little scary myself.)


And Olivia was able to find some eggs with goodies in them.





By the end of the day she was on sugar overload, Thanks to Grandma's yummy chocolate fondue dip.

Utah

Several weeks ago we were able to take a trip back home for a visit. It was nice to see the family and we were lucky enough to get warm weather. It was great!



Jen and I managed to wear the same shirt in this photo.

We also spent some time at the park where Krissy, Larry and Jen were able to be a kid again on the swings.


Olivia, bless her heart, spent time trying out different slides. By the look on her face, you would have thought that she didn't like it but she couldn't get enough of it.




Grandma and Grandpa Weekley were able to take Olivia to the park and feed the ducks too.





Olivia and her cousin Grant spending quality time together. Oh, we miss him!!


Overall, it was a great trip and we can't wait to come and visit again.

Trip to Seattle

Sarah took us to a great little restaurant called Zippy's, we even met "Zippy" the dog.

We were able to take advantage of the great sunny weather and went down to the Olympic park and walked the wharf. It was absolutely beautiful!

Then we headed to the Children's Science Museum where we were able to do all kinds of cool things. We checked out the dinosaurs, Olivia learned how to drive a car
and we walked in a room full of butterflies. It really was a cool place.

Chris and I had a chance to walk around the city and hit up Pike's Market.

And before we left we were able to get out the kayaks and kayak on Lake Stevens.
Thanks to Mike and Sarah for being great hosts.

Settling In

Since we have moved up here to Moscow, We have been very busy. Especially me. I have been to many U of I basketball games, where I even met "Joe Vandal"

I've found a place behind the couch that I like to hide,
and Grandma lets me put on all her pretty necklaces!

And although some of you many think that Idaho isn't up to speed with the 21st Century, I must say that I seem to be adapting well with today's technology!
(Grandma let me put on some of her necklaces again:))



Not too long ago, my cousin Avery came over to stay with us from Seattle and we got to do all kinds of fun things together!



And the other day, It snowed a TON!! So mommy took me sledding on our front lawn. It was a lot of fun, but I think I am ready for it to be spring so I can wear something that is more slimming to my figure!



Over all, Life in Idaho has been Great!