The House Next Door

Our neighbors, Ed and Lindy Firch, decided they needed to move to an assisted living center this year after Lindy fell down the stairs. They are both in their 90s and have managed so well even taking care of their large yard all these years. We have mentioned many times over the years how we would love to buy their house if they were ever ready to sell and their sons didn't want it. So we bought it with some friends, the Phillips, and had 6 weeks to fix it up. It needed new plumbing, electrical, paint, bathrooms, kitchen update, windows and garage doors. We worked super hard and both Phil and I have tennis elbow we are dealing with now...seriously it is hard to get old! 

Here is one of the bathrooms we tiled. It was bright lime green and old. We gutted it and put it back together. 

Kids Update

 Lyla did cross country and loved it. We had really great weather for all of her meets so really lucked out.

 Cannon tried to enjoy time spent with family while bowling.

 Miya was always so busy with sports, seminary and school. She just cuddled up to me on day and quickly fell asleep. Always fun when kids just need a little mom time.

Nona sad that she was always stuck at home with just me while all the kids went off to school for the day. Loved having my little sidekick around, but she sure does love other people and play with friends.

Packages from Sisters

I told Stephanie about the scare I had with a guy on a bike following me in a mask one morning while I was on my run. She didn't like the story and quickly got online and sent me some pepper spray for my runs. Got to love sisters. It really does make me feel safer having this on my run...even though chances are I would spray myself if I ever had to use it.

San Antonio 2019

We had a great sisters trip to San Antonio this Spring. We were all excited to see Grace and how she was doing since she got home from her mission for her foot surgery and pt she was doing. The weather was great and we enjoyed a play, The Sound of Music in the city, exploring walks around Robbi's neighborhood, great food, amazing company and a fun walk around the city before we left. We missed Nicki this year since she was in Japan and mom and dad because they were still on their mission in New York.

Snowbowl 2019

 Lydia, Brienz

 Jamie (P) and Noah

 Taylor

 Paige, Ruth and Miriam

 We were able to plan a spring break trip up to Snowbowl with the Paces and the Dahlkes. It started at dirt and mud for the first 1/4 mile, which made it a little hard for Phil to pack the sled and food.

 Phil and Jamie

 Jamie and Miya

 Lyla and Jamie

 Cannon and group snack break

 Jamie, Paige, Ruth

 Resting up after the hike up

We had a couple of great days sledding up on the mountain and great views of Mt. Rainier. Jamie Pace felt we tricked her in to coming, but was so glad she made it to the top and wouldn't do it again.