This year we stayed at The Marriot Courtyard in Tacoma. At first I thought that was pretty funny to be sooo close to home, but after investigating some of the things in Tacoma that we never had,....we both thought it was a wonderful idea!! We took the Tacoma Street Car and checked out some of the little shops around. Right outside our Motel were these words that you could put together to make sentences....Kev made this one....he's a keeper!!
When we checked into our FABULOUS room....Kev had this gift basket on our bed.....yummy munchies, glasses for sparkling cider and all kinds of goodies! He was excited that there was a TV in the bathroom so while you sat in the jacuzzi, you could watch your shows...
The basket of goodies!!
We walked into this run down antique store, and it went on forever...there was floor after floor and unusual things to look at! I fell in love with this old fashioned library....the ladder actually had wheels on it to move across the floor, and there were a ton more books upstairs!! Yep, I went up there too!! How cool would it be to have this in your house!? AMAZING!We ate dinner at this new place called the "Ravenous". When we walked in I was having second thoughts...but when we got our dinner....it was delicious!!! That's one thing I love about Kev...he encourages me to try new things!!
All in all, it was a relaxing anniversary...didn't have to travel far to get to our destination, and we learned a little more about Tacoma while exploring the town!!
Happy Anniversary to my sweetheart! I am the luckiest lady, and I know it!!
We really wanted to get to Utah after schoool was out for summer, and we needed to go before Gramma & Grampa House went on their 2nd mission to Pennsylvania. As it turned out, We sent Jaycee to spend a week with them and the girls, while Tanner had a soccer camp for the week. It was pretty quiet around here...and Tanner kept asking how long Jaycee was going to be gone! Cute..So we got there and were able to spend a couple of days with Mom & Dad before they checked into the MTC on the 4th of July. We all went to Church together, and that was awesome...we all were there when Mom & Dad got set apart for their mission, and it was sweet to hear their testimonies, and feel in their excitement of serving another mission!!.
We went down to Provo after going to Brent & Heather's 4th of July picnic with them and Mom & Dad...it was hard to say goodbye to Mom & Dad....but we went to Kaylee and Sean's place for the next few days to spend some time with them. Their house was much cooler than Mom & Dad's, so that was wonderful!! It was a HOT week while we were visiting!!! But we did enjoy the sun alot!!!
We had a bbq the day before we had to head back to WA, and Mom & Dad were able to pop in for some last good-byes from the MTC. We wished them well and hope to be able to go see them on their mission and take in some church sites while we are there.....and HERSHEY'S!!
Ryan and Stephanie got engaged in June, and were married by Darin down on Ruston on August 6, 2011. It was a beautiful day, and we were thrilled to have them and Steph's Family here in WA, and all staying with us!! We didn't want anyone to miss anything...and she has a wonderful Family, and We ADORE Stephanie! How wonderful for us that we GAINED a grandson as well!!! Aiden is a dream, such a happy go lucky little boy, and I just love him!!!
Zach & Aiden....People think they are twins...being 9 months apart, I can see why....cute Brother's!!
We all met down at the Orting trail, and Stacy Jacobsen took some fabulous pictures which I can't wait to see!
And, of course, I couldn't resist taking some of my own while we waited our turn! Love these two granddaughters of mine!!!