Seattle-ites

We have a children's board book all about Seattle. It lists many interesting places to visit and enjoy. Ergo, I have always had on my list of places to experience: Ballard Locks, Burke-Gilman Trail, Lake Union, Space Needle, Experience Music Project, Pike's Place Market, Seattle Aquarium, Woodland Zoo, and Gas Works Park. After this trip (and including the many other Seattle vacations over the past 10 years), only the Experience Music Project has been left unturned.

This post then, is merely pictures of famous Seattle sites, yet note while looking that the children loved each one famously.












Our Seattle trip was perfect.

Happy Birthday to Me, #30

What a day! This morning we played in the Seattle snow; this afternoon we took the BOEING tour. This evening went to dinner, to the skate deck, and enjoyed birthday cake. I don't mind being 30. What a decade the 20's were: I spent everyday married, 50 months pregnant, 60 months nursing, which leaves 10 months to be me. No regrets. Well, just one. I wish I would have learned more.




(Where is Nick? Nice camera, Austin!)
Oh yes. Maisie said to me last night, “Mom, I am going to give you the best birthday present, ever! I am going to let you nap! I’ll wake you up when it is time to make breakfast.”

Merry Christmas

What a splendid Seattle Christmas day!
Last night we enjoyed a huge feast, complete with smoked prime rib. Then we acted our the nativity.

New jammies.


Our children didn't awaken until 7:30 am, and they were quite deft in opening their packages.




Our rainy morning turned into a pristine afternoon. We headed to the Mukilteo beach to skip rocks, play in the "sand" and enjoy the day.




I know Jesus Christ lives. God be thanked for His matchless gift.

Christmas on Killarney and All of the Folks are Home (well, almost)

Tuesday night Mom and Dad hosted a family Christmas party, and we joined in the fun and the jigs and reels. I never did have time to kiss my beau while cuddling under the mistletoe, but I did have time to sing, laugh and revel in the holiday spirit.








Revel we did. However, we missed the Atlanta Guymons, Idahoan Nelsons, and the Virginian Guymons. Merry Christmas!

This Christmas

Simply a December post to fill in the missing holes. As you can see we've been very busy.
Andy sang with his entire soul during his 1st grade gingerbread musical.



Maisie and Nick love to jump in the snow.

The Voice Male concert was also a highlight. Did you know Phil died this year?



Ashley, Mom, Cherie and I received pedicures.


Jim is now an Eagle Scout!


Sunday morning Austin and Meg are always critical to our success; last week was no exception.

Business Owner

Austin owns a business!
Today Maisie, Nick and I tried out the new office with some basic hygiene appointments. We all passed with flying colors, and we were treated with such warmth. This office is the perfect fit for Austin.


Here are pictures of his name on the door and the front of the building.


We are happy and feel blessed to be in Utah.

Curly Ques

This evening I curled Meg and Maisie's hair. Maddie wanted curlers, too -- she asked for some.