5th Avenue Theatre

In Seattle

Waiting for the show to begin.

We were able to take one picture of the stage before they told us to put the camera away...it didn't turn out very well anyway.

Zach's parents took us to the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle for Christmas. We saw Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. It was wonderful! We had a treturous trip into Seattle and on the way home, due to snow, but we made it home safe! It has been a long time since the Seattle area has seen this much snow!

Our First Christmas!

In front of mom's Christmas tree.
Audra, the princess

Colin, our adorable nephew

Mom and Craig having too much fun!

All of the wonderful food at mom's!

Some of our cute decorations in the apartment.

Our stockings!

Our first Christmas tree...it is tiny!

Our decorated hearth.

I love my husband!

Zach and I celebrated our first Christmas, as a married couple, this year. It was wonderful! We spent Christmas eve with Zach's parents and Christmas with my mom and family. We had so much fun and were blessed with so many wonderful gifts! Everyone was so generous!

First Snow!

Zach and I were thrilled to have our first snow as a married couple! It was beautiful! Only a light layer, but it did stick around for a few days of enjoyment. I love the snow!

Michael W. Smith Christmas Concert

Zach and I took his parents to the Michael W. Smith concert for Christmas. We had a blast! Michael is so talented and we couldn't beleive that he actually had a full orchestra on tour with him!

223 Days

Zach gave me this beautiful rose to celebrate 223 days of marriage! He is so wonderful!!!

Pumpkin Patch

Zach and I really wanted to go to a pumpkin patch this weekend because I have never been to one. We have one that is right down the street from us. I especially wanted to go in the corn maze. When we got there, it was so crowded that there wasn't even parking on the street! We decided to go home and possibly try another night this week. Here are the pictures I took as we were driving away. :(

new photo

My sister Gretchen found this photo of Zach and I. I thought it was really cute. It was taken while we were out to lunch with the family on Mother's Day.

Camping 2008

Mom and Faith, the spoiled puppy.
The kids were trying to skip rocks.
We went for a very nice hike.

This is our new pet! :)
Zach and I at the bowling alley.
Trying to stay warm at the campfire.

Mom and the kids playing at the beach.

Zach and I went camping this last weekend at Manchester State Park. Mom and our friends, Jeanette and Lisa, joined us. Gretchen and Jim and the kids were able to come out for a couple of hours on Friday and on Saturday to hang out as well. Friday was a beautiful day but it decided to pour on Saturday. We stayed in Mom's trailer for the majority of the day. We did venture into Port Orchard for a few games of bowling and Jeanette got her highest score ever! We had a lot of fun, and I wasn't really ready to leave yet. I started Fall quarter the following day.

Rattlesnake Lake

Zach next to Rattlesnake Lake
Right before we went on our hike
Zach is taking the lead
One of the views along the way
Beautiful! Rattlesnake Lake from above

Zach standing next to the cliff.

At the top of the hike

Zach and I really enjoy going on hikes around Washington. We have done many in the past, our most recent was Rattlesnake Lake. It was a beautiful day the view was amazing! It was a four mile hike (2 up, 2 down). We had perfect weather, but we wished we had gone earlier in the day because it started to get quite toasty up there.

Summer fun

During my break from classes, I have been helping watch my nephew and niece, Colin and Audra. They are so much fun!

My birthday

In front of the Parliament Buildings.
Played with a seal while waiting for dinner at "Barb's".
In Buschart Gardens...the flowers were amazing!

In the butterfly gardens.

Walking around Victoria, Canada.

We went to the British Wax Museum. It was so much fun!

Zach was wonderful and took me on a weekend trip to Canada for my birthday. We went to the butterfly gardens and buschart gardens and then camped overnight. Here are some pictures!