Tucker

Tucker, a six year old golden retriever, joined our family tonight. We adopted him from a family in Seattle, who simply couldn't give him the exercise and attention he needed since they moved to the city. The adoption process was quick and simple - they brought him over, he checked out the backyard, we played ball, and we said yes. Like most goldens he's mild mannered. He also happens to be quite a large golden. The vet has said he's about twenty pounds overweight, but we're hoping our backyard and our motivation to exercise will help him slim down for this summer's bathing suit season. Other than that he's simply content to be in the same room as everyone else. Check out our picture site for more pics.

Happy Birthday!

Cliff's birthday was very fun!

The play and dinner on Friday was great. Nine Parts of Desire was a one woman show - except the one woman played nine different characters...it was truly amazing! Saturday we had a great time at my parents. Then on Sunday evening, I invited some friends over for dinner and Cliff didn't know it. When our friends Matt and Courtney walked into the backyard singing "Happy Birthday!", Cliff was shocked! We had a great night eating Cliff's favorite meal (roast beef sandwiches - Rita's special recipe), playing badmitton, and doing smores in our fire pit. It was great!!! We all had a good time.

Cliff's Birthday Weekend

Yeah for Friday!!! I can hardly believe how quickly this week has gone by. Cliff's birthday is this weekend, so we have lots going on...of course. :)

Tonight we're going to The Keg for dinner - great steak and they send you a coupon for a free steak and lobster dinner during the month of your birthday. How can you refuse that??? Then we're going to see Nine Parts of Desire - a play at the Seattle Reperatory Theatre!

Tomorrow we are getting our NEW COUCH!!! You'd think a cable guy was delivering...they give you a 3 hour window that you have to be home; but for my new couch, I can handle it. We'll post pictures, so be sure to check them out. My parents are having us over for dinner Saturday night to celebrate the birthday boy. Then on Sunday, we'll go to church, hang out, and then I'm making a nice dinner. Sounds like fun to me!!! Happy Birthday, Cliff!

I hope everyone has a nice weekend...

What a trip!!!

We just got home last night (late!!) from Chicago and Indianapolis. We flew to Chicago on Wednesday with Nate and Kara after their visit to spend some time with the fam. It was nice to have 2 whole days where we weren't painting or doing any housework - it was amazing!!!

Then on Saturday, we drove to Indianapolis with Rita and Gary for Nana's (Cliff's gram/Rita's mom) 80th birthday party! It was a surprise...and boy was she surprised. It was nice to see family and spend time with Mark and Trent. (They drove over from EIU.)

Sunday morning we went to church with Bob, Sheron, and Brit (Cliff's aunt and uncle/Gary's sister). It was nice to see their church - it reminded me of my church in Alabama. It was great! Then we went back to Sheron and Bob's for an Easter brunch. It was exciting to see that whole side of the family and all the new babies that have been born since the last time we saw everyone. Amazing how time flies.

We flew home late last night...getting it at 11 is rough, but well worth it! Then it was back to work today...crazy as ever. It was a beautiful day though, which was awesome. We got home, mowed the lawn, I went for a run...great day!

New Blog!

We are finally ready to give blogging a try!! Take a look from time to time to see what we're up to!