The Great Escape

A weekend escape to a cabin on the water was exactly what we needed in the midst of our crazy schedule. We were invited to go with some friends to their grandparents cabin...and had a wonderful relaxing weekend.

4 Wheel Ride

Fishing

Pesky Flies Everywhere :(

Giant marshmallow Smores!

A snake we found that was dragging a fish away from the shore.

Beauty

~ Our Flower Garden ~

4th of July

The 4th of July marked a trip to Seattle to visit Auntie Kathleen and Uncle Richard. We had a great relaxing time.

The Graduate

In June we traveled to Wisconsin to watch my baby sister graduate from high school. We are so proud of her accomplishments! We pray for God's guidance and blessings for her future.

A New Job You Say!?

My last job lasted a year and a half...when it was nearing the end things got tough and I was really ready to move on. God blessed me tremendously with a job at Maid Naturally, where I started at the beginning of March. (http://maidnaturally.com/)

When I tell people that I traded my bank job to be a maid they often look at me funny. But the truth is that I LOVE my job! The satisfaction that I get from cleaning may seem strange, but strange I am!

I clean homes and work in the office ~ it keeps me really busy!

A lump in the bed turned out to be...a hairless cat!!!

Everyday work...BEFORE

AFTER

Valentine's Day

Filet Mignon we got in the clearance section of our grocery store. Yummy, cheap dinner!

Mama Came to Visit

For Easter weekend, Mama de Jongh came to visit. We went for a flight, cooked a delicious Easter dinner and great conversations.

Christmas in Spokane

my my how time sure goes by!

I know that I am a bit backed up here so please hang in there with me...my attempt to catch up is also my attempt to simplify our lives...keeping up with that which is important :)

Christmas was spent here in Spokane. My mom, dad & sister braved the snowy weather and drove over from Wisconsin! We had a grand time! Jonathan & I were house sitting for some friends so we were all able to stay under one roof in a quite large house. Of course we filled up all of our time, that went by rather quickly I must add, with shopping and a girl/guy day. (I colored my hair for the very first time!) We had a lovely fondue dinner and braved our first turkey! 

Christmas Dinner. (Beautiful appleware china from Grandma Southwick!)

Fresh raspberry pie especially for my husband!

You can see in this picture the new pearl ring I got from mama & papa de Jongh!