A beautiful day for a hike

What do we do when I'm 7 months pregnant? We hike up Hurricane Ridge of course! Paul's mom Brooksie has wanted to drive over to the Olympic mountains since she moved up here (which was more than 3 years ago) and we finally got it on the calendar.



We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. It was gorgeous!!



After many little breaks on the way up, we all made it to the top and it was definitely worth it!



After that hike, we moved on to the next one - Marymere Falls at Lake Crescent.



It was a fabulous day of hiking and exploring!

Warrior Dash

This last Sunday, Paul and a bunch of our friends ran the Warrior Dash. It is described as "3.5 hellish miles" of running and obstacles. I'm pretty sure Paul finished it so fast just to get the giant turkey leg at the end :). But whatever the motivation, they all had a great time running through fire, crawling through mud, and have the scratches and bruises to prove it. I can't wait until I get to do it next year!

The second-to-last obstacle...FIRE!!


The last obstacle included mud, can you tell?


Me, my warrior, and our future warrior :)


Mmmmmm.....turkey leg!

Crab feast

I sure do miss diving, but I'm super happy that Paul still goes - especially when he comes home with a crab feast!

30 Weeks

I can't believe we only have 10 weeks to go, 30 weeks have truly flown by! We feel so blessed to have had such a wonderful pregnancy - no major issues and I'm still feeling great (besides feeling a little extra tired this week). The nursery is almost ready, the baby clothes are washed and organized, and we are deep in reading baby books. We can't wait to meet our little man!

3.7 seconds

What can you do in 3.7 seconds? Well, Savage can run down a 51 foot flyball lane with 4 jumps, get his tennis ball, then run back down the 51 foot lane with jumps. Check it out! (Savage is the first dog)


We had a flyball tournament in Salem this weekend and on the first heat of the first race, Savage ran his new personal best time - 3.7 seconds!! His brother Danger (the third dog) also ran his personal best of 3.9 seconds!

I love fireworks!

For the last few years, Paul and I have ventured down to Gasworks Park to watch the 4th of July fireworks. I absolutely LOVE fireworks and this year was the best show by far! We are so lucky to live in a country where we can enjoy our freedom because of the men and women who serve to protect it.


Paul's sister Dana and her best friend Jennifer joined us this year.

Father's Day

Even though our little bundle is not here yet, I couldn't let Father's Day pass by without celebrating the father of our growing baby. We had a relaxing morning at home, then out to a fabulous breakfast, and finally a day at the Washington Brewer's Festival. I am so lucky to have Paul and am overjoyed that we have created a life together. I have no doubt that he will be the most amazing father ever!

Texas A&M board book to read to baby E!


Matching Texas A&M outfits


Happy father-to-be at the beer festival!