Happy 5th Birthday Cooper!

Cooper is winkin' at you! :)

Happy 5th Birthday to Cooper! May you eat lots of yumo treats today!

Fall is in the Air

Cooper at the Park in Stayton

“There is only one success - to spend your life in your own way."

- Christopher Morley

Happy Birthday Shanna!

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday and a fantastic weekend. Have a blast at Cannon Beach...enjoy!

~Favorite Irish Saying~

Always remember to forget the things that made you sad.

But never forget to remember the things that made you glad.
Always remember to forget the friends that proved untrue.

But never forget to remember those that have stuck by you.
May your neighbors respect you, trouble neglect you,

The angels protect you, and heaven accept you.
May you always have work for your hands to do.

May your pockets hold always a coin or two.

May the sun shine bright on your windowpane.

May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain.

May the hand of a friend always be near you.

And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.
May the Irish hills caress you.

May her lakes and rivers bless you.

May the luck of the Irish enfold you.

May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.

What happens at Kahneeta...stays at Kahneeta!

The crew at Kahneeta 08' -- Shanna, Me, Mary, Tina, Denise (Mom), Beth, Eugene (Our fav Bell Boy), Jessica & Lynda

The Lodge at Kahneeta

The water slides at the 'kid' pool...the green one was too scary!

A fantastic weekend was had by all! The weather could of been a bit warmer, but how can you complain when you are out of town, without the men, with your favorite girlfriends and good times! We celebrated multiple occasions; Mary and Beth's Birthdays, and the Bachelorette party that Mary never had nine years ago! :) It was hard to go back to reality today! Until next year we have the pictures to remember the great times...

The Spa was enjoyed on Friday afternoon

Yes, Jessica is single and enjoying the Bachelorette party!

Shanna and ??? :)

Tina with the Bachelorette, Mary

Shanna, Me, Mary, Beth & Jessica

Crazy elevator ride with all the ladies

Beth & I ready to hit the Appaloosa Lounge

Mary & Beth

Beth LOVED the blue water slide

We roughed it in tee-pees all weekend :)

Beth wearing the Fire Chief vail

Shanna & Mary at dinner

Me & Beth

Happy Birthday Mary & Beth

Mary headed to the Spa


Thanks ladies for a great weekend! I will not soon forget:

• "Mommy why is she wearing tea bags on her head" a little boy said after seeing Mary wearing her Bachelorette vail.

• The room to room "fights" with Tina and I. Security showing up and asking for jello shots!

• Shanna getting on stage and signing with the band. So many great memories!
  
  Until next year....

Happy Birthday Beth!

Me & Beth - Poison 08'

Me & Beth - Daughtry 07'

Me & Beth - Hundredproof July 08'

Happy Birthday BFF! WOW! I have so much that I could say and so many great memories of pictures to post. Over the past 12 years we have had some fabulous times; graduating from high school, working together, getting hitched, vacations, riding quads, shopping, and the first baby, Ele. I look forward to many years ahead with you!

Remember your new motto, "At my age I want a nap versus happy hour!" :)

I am looking forward to the Birthday weekend ahead at Kahneeta. Love ya!

Happy Birthday D!

Dustin playin' the drums with his band, Hundredproof

D riding at Sandlake

Happy Birthday D! Hope you have a great 'boys' day riding quads down South. We have had great times since the day we meet and have grown so much over the years. I look forward to many great years ahead and watching your little family grow. I say Cheers to your Birthday with a Yeager shot in my hand! :)

Happy Birthday Mary!

Rockstar Mary in PV, Mexico - June 08'

Girlfriends, Birthdays and Good Times - July 08'

Happy Birthday to a great friend, wife, sister, mentor and mother. You are always there for all of us and we truly appreciate it, I cherish our friendship. Cheers to a fantastic Birthday weekend with the girls at Kahneeta and best wishes for the year ahead.

We will never forget - 9/11

Those lives that was lost that day,amongst that twisted steel.

Still rips at our hearts,yes it all seemed so surreal.

The police and the firemen,who gave everything that day.

Are always on my lips,each and every time I pray.

For those in the buildings,and on those planes that perished.

My they live on in history,for they are all now cherished.

Now our country can grow stronger,and not let their lives be lost.

For we will protect our citizens,at any price or any cost.

The thing about America that makes us so renown.

Every time we're hurting,they can never keep is down.

So I thank every citizen for coming to our aid.

America the beautiful.

Good time had by all...

Jeff and I headed out...

Miss Ele had a great day!

Olivia & Vivian...look at Miss V's face :)

Mary, Me & Beth...Go Ducks!

Olivia & Josh

Vivian & Josh

Jeff and D ready to hit the dunes

6 adults, 2 kids, 1 baby and 4 quads = GREAT TIMES!

(Mosh, Bustin, Meff), (Olivia & Vivian), (Baby Ele)

Jeff and I headed over to Depoe Bay (DB) Friday evening after he got off work. We visited with MOSH (Josh and Mary) before heading to bed since it was going to be an early mornin'. We woke up bright and early, made lunches, packed the truck and hit the road Saturday mornin' headed to Pacific City for the day to ride at Sandlake.

Once at Sandlake we met up with the Gibbins Family, Baby Ele in tow for her first 'Sandlake' trip! We enjoyed catching up on the weeks going ons, upcoming trips to Kahneeta and Denver, and holidays quickly approaching. All in all it was a great day with good friends, beautiful weather and quad riding!

Nothin' But A Good Time -- Part 2

And we thought we were "groupies" :)

Mr. Bret Michaels
Big John

The Girls -- Rose, Mary, Me & Beth

Cute! The Gibbins

Rose & Me

Mary & Rose dancin'

My crazy "man friend"

Great photos were on the screen...Rated "R"

Sisters -- Mary & RoseMore Bret

Me and My BFF, Beth

A great time was had by all last weekend at the Poison concert and After Party at Duffy's. Although, it did not turn out as planned, who can complain about an evening out with great friends, good music and even better people watching. I realized I am truly getting older, staying out til' 3 am is a bit harder these days. Nothin' but a good time...

I stole this from Mary's blog...GREAT!

Concert Ticket to see Poison at Oregon State Fair $40

Bret Michaels after concert party ticket $50

Three Bud Lime beers $10.50Mini

Cheeseburger appetizer $7

Taking pictures of fellow Poison fans with your best friends.......PRICELESS!

Happy Birthday Rosalie!

Happy Birthday Rose! May you have a fantastic day

filled with everything you wish for!

Enjoy!

"Dreams are extremely important. You can’t do it unless you imagine it." George Lucas

Happy 155th Anniversary

"Follow your heart and your dreams will come true."

Wedding - 06.24.2006
Jeff was tired of pictures by this point :)
Me ready for a drink, hottest day of the year!
In the Vineyards, after we said 'I do'

It's Official! Me, Beth, Josh, Jeff & Jerry

Yep, Jeff and I have been together 155 months today. Happy Anniversary! Where does the time really go? I am doing a little re-organizing today, going with Mary's quote "Less is More" I have too much "junk" in my closets. How fitting with today being our Anniversary, that I find a box of Wedding stuff in our office closet. It was a blast looking back at the announcement, goodie boxes, newspaper articles and I found Josh's speech and had to share with you...love it! See below:

"Jeff, we've known each other for over 13 years now. I remember riding out in the fire engine and seeing you pull up on your bike because you were too young to drive, and go out as a firefighter, and now you are a paid professional that gets to do something you love. As with you career, your personal life has turned into something that you love, this would be Megan. We have been best friends for many years now. We lived together as roommates in the firehouse , your parents house and the infamous townhouse. I'll never forget us siting in our hand me down recliners, thinking that life was great! As we drank our beer and ate spaghetti o's. Also, the darn cool aid container that was stained so bad even Megan could not clean it. We have done alot of traveling together, let's see there's; Montana, California, Colorado, Wyoming, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and let's not forget Maine. Even as Mary and I embarked on our New England adventure, you and Megan came out to see us. I look forward to watching you and Megan grow old together, and maybe starting a family one day. I know you will both be happy in your marriage, simply because you have married your best friend. May your marriage be full of fun and adventure. Cheers, Josh!"