Painting the House

So last summer we were determined to get the house painted. We worked really hard on it when we had the time. Most of the time was spent taking down and putting up the scaffolding. It wiggled a lot when you stood on it and made me pretty nervous, but was such a huge help in getting things mostly done. We still have trim around the windows and doors to do and the top little section of each peak to do with a ladder because we couldn't reach with the scaffolding. I really like how it is turning out so far. I was worried each time Phil was up putting the scaffolding together because I thought for sure he was going to either get smashed with the pieces or he would fall off. He was amazing and I stood around watching. It was not a two person job when one is afraid of heights and not super strong!

Piano Video from Spring 2015

Cannon Video

Family

Found some pictures of taking the kids out for hamburgers after our Rainier to Ruston run. I love hanging out with these people. It is crazy to me to think that we will be adding another little one in just a few weeks. There is hardly any room left for her and the kids are so excited to meet her and hold her. The top three names I have on my list right now are Nona, Opal and Hazel...the kids aren't super sure about any of them, but I keep reminding them they will get to name their own babies.

Rainier to Ruston 2015

Honestly this is the best race ever. It is 52 miles/ 4 man relay and such a beautiful course. I loved running it this year with Phil, Roger Darr (Phil's friend from high school) and Katrina. We had amazing weather for June at around 80 degrees. We lost Phil again at that same transition as last year so he ran two legs back to back to Roger ran the last leg of the race. We had a great time and ran pretty fast. Plus it was nice to not have to worry about a flat tire this year and having runners hitch-hike ride along the course. I am sad that I wont be able to do it this year after just having the baby, but I will be excited to start it up again in 2017. Team Hot Lava...Hotter than Normal Lava. A lady during the race took a picture of my shirt because she thought they were so funny. I told her about Cannon and how it was a perfect example of his sense of humor. My first leg of the race through the trail was super muddy this year and I almost lost a shoe, but it was great fun.