We had a very busy week last week and last weekend getting ready for, and hosting the "Clackamas Classic". My plan was to take photos of the event to share but I got to busy and forgot. I think it was 11 pm on Saturday when I realized I had not taken any photos. So, you all are asking yourself what is the Clackamas Classic, well let me tell you. Tim and his friends decided they were not spending enough time together (that is a joke) so they decided to create a summer golf league, there are seven events with a championship tournament at the end of the summer. We hosted the second event. Tim told me about 2 weeks before the event that we were going to host a BBQ for 30 to 40 people after the golf tournament. After a lot of work and a small panic attack on Saturday afternoon, everything turned out great.
This weekend we are heading down south to CA to visit Marie. We are going to spend Friday and Saturday in Joshua Tree National Park and spend Sunday in LA.
On the adoption front, we are waiting on the next batch of referrals. Hopefully the referrals will come out in the next few weeks. I will keep you posted.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Sunday, May 13, 2007
The Great Lawn Project Completed!!!
We are finally done with the lawn. We still have to plant a few plants around the side of the lawn but the major work is done. We decided to install a sprinkler system, which required help from outside sources. We finished last Sunday.
This is the access to the crawl space under our house. With the help from his friend, Tim ran the wire for the sprinkler system under the house.
As you can see, he made it out alive.
Don't worry, the rock is not staying. We are going to plant a small tree where the rock is.
This is the access to the crawl space under our house. With the help from his friend, Tim ran the wire for the sprinkler system under the house.
As you can see, he made it out alive.
Don't worry, the rock is not staying. We are going to plant a small tree where the rock is.
Sunday, May 6, 2007
Weekend with the Girls
On Saturday afternoon, Kiley and Auntie Resa went to the Zoo while Ellis attended a friend's birthday party. The girls spent the night, which gave their parents a kid free night on the town.
Kiley at lunch. She had to eat all her fruit in order to get dessert, which she did.
Waiting in line for the Shuttle bus to take us to the Zoo.
Kiley on the bus.
Kiley with Packy (he is lying down in the background) Packy is the largest Asian elephant in the U.S, he is 10'6 and weighs 13,500 pounds, he just celebrated his 45th birthday.
Looking for the Zebra
We found the Zebra
The leopard was sleeping on a blanket, it was very cute.
After a long day at the Zoo and birthday party, it was time to relax and watch movies.
After the movies, Uncle Timmy read bedtime stories (Kiley is under the blanket).
After breakfast this morning, the kitchen table became a fort. The penguin is guarding the fort form monsters.
Playing the bunny game in the garage. Ellis won.
Kiley at lunch. She had to eat all her fruit in order to get dessert, which she did.
Waiting in line for the Shuttle bus to take us to the Zoo.
Kiley on the bus.
Kiley with Packy (he is lying down in the background) Packy is the largest Asian elephant in the U.S, he is 10'6 and weighs 13,500 pounds, he just celebrated his 45th birthday.
Looking for the Zebra
We found the Zebra
The leopard was sleeping on a blanket, it was very cute.
After a long day at the Zoo and birthday party, it was time to relax and watch movies.
After the movies, Uncle Timmy read bedtime stories (Kiley is under the blanket).
After breakfast this morning, the kitchen table became a fort. The penguin is guarding the fort form monsters.
Playing the bunny game in the garage. Ellis won.
Thursday, May 3, 2007
April Referrals
April referrals were a disappointment. The CCAA only did 3 days of referrals, so everyone that was LID as of Nov 1, 2005 has been matched with their child. We, of course, are very happy for those people that are now looking forward to traveling to China to bring home their wonderful little girl (or boy).
Unfortunately for us, the wait just keeps getting longer. I am trying to stay positive. I have to believe that the CCAA will increase the referrals in the coming months. I am glad that we have a lot planned this summer to keep us busy.
On a lighter note, the lawn project should be done on Sunday. I will post photos as soon as it is completed.
Unfortunately for us, the wait just keeps getting longer. I am trying to stay positive. I have to believe that the CCAA will increase the referrals in the coming months. I am glad that we have a lot planned this summer to keep us busy.
On a lighter note, the lawn project should be done on Sunday. I will post photos as soon as it is completed.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Saturday, April 21, 2007
The Great Lawn Project, Stage 2
step one, rototilling
I do not think this rototiller was made for tall people
trash buried in our yard. No wonder our lawn was full of weeds.
step two, raking
this photo was taken after step three, which was putting top soil down
I was a big help (I believe Tim said he could not have done it without me)
This is the way the yard looks now. The next step is to re-rototill then put seed or sod down.No, we did not check the forecast before we decided to work on the lawn this weekend. Yes, it rained all day.
We had dirt delivered on Friday. Tim rented the rototiller this morning then we got to work. Tim, of course, did the majority of the work. I helped a little and did the clean up work.
Next step, sod or seed?? Stay tuned...
Fly & Shadow
Fly and Shadow today. 
Fly and Shadow last weekend at the beach.As you can see, the dogs have a rough life.
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