Stuck in the Storm

Keith and I had been running errands all day and we had a few left to do. It had been a pretty nice day. Keith was able to mow the lawn and I was able to vacuum out the car. We were starving and had not eaten in hours. So we decided to go get a bite to eat and run our last errand of the day. By the time we got to our dinning spot we noticed that the clouds were really dark. They were quite beautiful. I remember telling Keith that they looked beautifully Erie, but it was still really warm out side and living in Washington Rain is not all that unusual so we didn't think much about it. Anyways after dinner we ran to Target to pick up a few things. As we were walking into the store we felt a few rain drops. But we did not think to much about it. We went inside and grabbed the few things we needed and proceeded to check outs. Of course as usual we ran in to a friend of ours so we stopped and talked for a few minutes. We were in the store for a total of maybe 15 minutes. As we were standing at the door we noticed that it was poring down rain. Now not your normal Poring rain but it was raining buckets literally. I had never experienced raindrops that big in my life. We tried to make a run for the car. I could not believe how bad it was raining. The parking lot was already flooding. So we get to the car and of course Keith could not get the trunk open with the remote. So here I am standing outside in the horrible storm soaked to the bone for what seemed like minutes but was probably only a total of 30 seconds. The ride home was interesting. The windshield wipers were worthless at this point. and the Lightning had set in. One bolt of lightning was so close it blinded us. It looked like someone had just taken our picture. But thankfully we did not live to far away and we made it to our home safely. By the time we got inside I looked like I had just jumped in a swimming pool with my clothes on. There was not a dry spot on me. I had to run do an emergency load of laundry so that the wet clothes did not sit in the hamper and get all smelly. Once we were home and safe. We opened the windows and watched the storm. It really was quite beautiful. We do not normally have storms like that. It lasted for probably an hour with straight down poor and lightning flashing every 30 seconds or so.

One Year ago Today

As I sit hear in my office surrounded by so much work that three people would never be able to complete it in a day. I began to look out the window and see the sun for the first time this year. and I remebered that One year ago today Keith and I were on a plane Flying to Meet my sister Stacey and her husband Adam in Playa Del Carmen Mexico. We had such a great time. We snorked, bathed in the sun, shopped, visited the Myan Ruins of Chitzenitza (I don't know how to spell it), ate tons, and had way too many Virgin Daqaris and Pina coladas. Oh how I wish I was back thier today. I could use a good vacation. So I have made the decision that this time next year we are definatley taking another big Vacation we deserve it. Below are some of our pictures from the Vacation.

Ahrya Makes Three

Keith's Brother JR and His Wife Eliza had a baby girl on Sunday she was 8 lbs even and has a full head of hair. Mother and baby are doing great. Corinne and Calem couldn't believe how little she was and were sure they were never that small. She is so adorable and we are excited to have her in the family. I purposely left out the picture of me and Ahrya. I didn't like the way I looked. That is the joy of blogging. You only get to see the pictures I approve =)







While Eliza was in the hospital having the baby Corinne and Calem came to our house for the day. Corinne and I decided to bring out the play dough. Below are our creations. I might have had a little more fun than she did. I don't know its a toss up.


























Calem Thought the car seat was more entertaining than the Play Dough. So easily entertained.

Dinner with the Trost's

My sister Whitnie and her family came over on Saturday night. It was a last minute decision so we ordered a bunch of burgers from Carls Jr. The picture above is what my Kitchen looked like after dinner.
Chris was funny. He thought that Jada made a perfect bench. She is so patient. She just laid there and let him crawl all over her.

Shelly decided to stay the night and go to church with us in the morning. So we let Jada sleep on the guest bedroom bed with Shelly that night. She loved it we never let her sleep on the bed. The only problem now is that she thinks Shelly is her best friend. She kept laying on top of Shelly when we were watching a movie and followed her around all morning. I only hope we can keep Jada off of the guest bed now. I may have created a monster.

Happy Birthday Mike!

The dogs absolutely love going for a swim whenever we go to the Klinger's


Grampa giving the grandkids rides on the ATV - the kids love this!

Keith's Dad opening some of his birthday gifts - Mike turns 58 this year!
The Klinger's hanging out teaching wiffle ball to the grandkids
JR (Keith's brother) teaching Corinne the mechanics of a good swing!
Keith teaching Calem how real (left-handed) hitters swing the bat

Linz hangin with Keith's parents. I'm sure the conversation was interesting?! Notice Cody (dog) bearing his teeth for the camera

Kitchen Facelift

So We decided to give our kitchen a little face lift. We put Granite Tile on our counter tops and had the cabinets resurfaced in maple and bought new Cabinet doors. Below are the before and after pictures.

Before


After

We have been having the weirdest weather lately. All in one day it rained, Hailed, snowed, and then was sunny. And this went on for a couple of days. It just could not decide what it wanted to do. It never snows this late in the year. We usually get a lot of rain but the snow and ice usually stop around January or February.

Easter in Boise!!!
So I recently found out that my Grandma Udy is terminally ill with cancer. She just moved from Salt Lake City to Boise to move in with my parents. So at the last minute I decided to make the 6 hour drive up to Boise to help my grandma move in and to spend a little alone time with her. I could only take a little time off of work so I drove up Thursday afternoon and drove home on Sunday(Easter day). I really enjoyed spending some time with my grandma. I don't get her all to myself very often and after learning that her days are numbered I really wanted to see her again. I tried to get a picture with her but she would not let me take one. She said she was not very photogenic. =) It was also nice to have my parents to myself that does not happen all the time. Molly and her little girl Ashlyn (pictured above) drove up on Saturday to visit as well. That little girl is adorable. I thought about sticking her in my car and keeping her as my own. But the thought of Jail time didn't seem quite so appealing. As a bonus one of my best friends from High School Kim was in Boise visiting family that weekend as well. We were able to meet up for a little bit and catch up. It was great to see her. I am so glad I made the decision to go. It is a trip I will always remember.