Now I can relate

So my great friend from Seattle has moved to LA today. I was trying hard not to cry as we hugged goodbye, but I could not hold back. Even though Ilbret and I have only known each other for a little over 1 year, we became instant friends and grew close fast. I now understand how hard it is to let someone you love move away. This has really opened my eyes to how my family and friends must have felt when Bill and I moved to Seattle. However, I know Ilbret will be so much happier in LA and what a great opportunity within her company. I think one of the hardest things will be not having her in the same building and just being able to hang out at the last minute. I hope to fly to LA in the next 3 months or so for a long weekend (easier said then done but we will see). 

Love you guys and miss you lots! Now come visit:)

Big Brothers Big Sisters Oscar Bash 2009

Bill, me and Michael enjoyed at night of fun at Big Picture watching the Oscars! It was a blast!

Slumdog Millionaire is amazing!!! If you have not seen it yest, it is truly a must see! 

Love my dress from by best friends wedding! You rock Amanda!!! Love and miss you lots!

Happy New Year!

     Mountains on our way to Leavenworth, WA

Bill and I in knee high snow outside our condo in Leavenworth. It was so beautiful and we felt like kids again!

Leavenworth was so beautiful with all the Christmas lights. Bill and I walked downtown a couple times. It was very romantic, especially when it was snowing.


Me and my love downtown. We also had some great German food

Skiing at Steven's Pass, I tried snowboarding but that was not for me at all!!! I have also learned that I may not be a skier and/or overcome the fear of running into trees. That happened 2 years ago in Colorado...no broken bones..Thank God above

Sledding Downtown!

Sledding down 1st and Virginia was awesome! We ended up with a foot of snow! It was so beautiful!

Me, Bill and our friend Michael enjoying our many adventures of sledding with our random sled equipment.

Snow is here to stay downtown

It snowed 6-7 inches downtown last night. It is truly beautiful and so amazing to see! Last night Bill and walked to a local pizza place for dinner. It was very romantic! This is the view from our apartment last night.

Today we went downtown with our friend Michael to do some shopping. It was great! Here is the downtown tree. I LOVE Christmas time!!!

Spokane, WA for the day or two...

Along our drive to Spokane was absolutely beautiful! The plan was to drive down Sunday morning and then return late Sunday night after Bills best friend Ryan's ordination to Christian Ministry so that neither of us would miss work. Unfortunately the roads were icy and with degrees of 10, we figured to be safe then sorry and stayed the night in Spokane. It was great to see Ryan, Abby and his parents-especially great to see Ryan ordained.  

 Congratulations Pastor Gackenheimer!!! 

Christmas in Seattle

Merry Christmas! Of course the tree has to have lots of Eeyore's and could there be a better topper!?! Christmas will be spent in Seattle, just Bill and I. We are looking forward to great food and laughs with friends! Many Blessings to you and your family!