Graduation and Weekend in Kennewick!

Congrats to LITTLE SHAWNEE...who finished up at CBC this spring! Rich and I headed over to celebrate his graduation and have a fun weekend with the Meyer Clan!

We dined at Casa Mia (one of my favorites in Kennewick), hung out with the whole crew, laughed our butts off and just had an overall great time!!!

Here is Denise, Shawn and Rich at the after the Graduation ceremony!
Saturday morning we woke up to a drizzly day...so we went to breakfast and then Denise and I headed to see Bridemaids (go SEE it...hilarious) while Rich and Shawn went fishing....

Of course, Denise and I ended up doing a little shopping to...we found these shirts and they were absolutely perfect for Dick and I! Yes, we are Keg Security, Miller Lite!

Saturday afternoon, we hung out, munched, chatted, laughed more and then went to a delicious Greek dinner!

Here is Shawn and Rich in the backyard...showing off the great landscaping and our tent for the weekend...house camping is the way to go! (Showers, restrooms and a kitchen)!
I just love the finished hillside...and had to take a picture of it!
Rich and Shawn also enjoyed some fun time with Chukar...
Who says that White Dogs can't jump?!?!
The family shot....it was going to be just Rich and I, but of course, the camera hog Chukar decided to pop on in and then didn't even look....
Of course, there was some work to be done in the garden, so while Denise worked, Shawn watered and Rich "supervised"!
Yes, Rich is a good Project Manager....hahah!
The weekend definitely did not end where the pictures did...but some things are just not suitable for everyone...I mean, come on...we share almost everything already!

Sunday, we had a lazy morning, enjoyed the sunshine and coffee, headed to the new O'Henry's and dined on the patio and hit up the dog park (and Dairy Queen) before saying our sad goodbyes and heading back home!

It was a fun filled weekend that we got to spend with Rich's family with no other interruptions...it is not often that we get to spend all our time with them, but it is so fun we we do.

A very special Happy Father's Day to Dick and Mike!!!

Sorry to my Dad that we didn't get to catch up with you this weekend
...but we will make it up!

SO lucky to have such great Dads!!!! Someday, I'll be able to add Rich to that list too!

Furry Sunday?

Sunday morning we got up early and headed to Seattle to participate for the 2nd time in the Furry 5K (which benefits the Seattle Animal Shelter). This year we had a few more members on our team and a lot more sunshine.

Part of our team consisted of Rene' and Avea...and here they are along the beautiful walk with Rich and Chukar!

After the walk, Chukar got to enjoy a little DOG BATCH...and Buster wasn't quite sure if he was going to join or not!
After the walk, Roy and Kaylin are hanging out...plus we had my parents, Kaylin's 2 sisters and Sarah join the team! It was great!
After the walk was done...Maggie Mae, Buster Brown and Chukar posed for a victory shot...well, actually they just wanted snacks!

After the walk...we met up with Kelby and went on a hike...and YES, that is SNOW!
Kelby and I...posing in our AWESOME hiking gear! I'm pretty sure if anyone would have seen us, they would have thought that we were together. hahah!
After our hike...we decided to FEAST on delicious Ribeyes! Grilled to perfection!
It was a great day...but a little too much for my allergies...as I spent Monday in bed swollen, congested and down right miserable! I will make sure to take something before I spend that much time outside when the weeds and pollen are at 100%!

TODAY (Wednesday), a very special boy in our lives was presented with the PRINCIPAL'S Award for being the Best kindergarten!

So proud of you Rene'!

Seems like we are on the run for the next few weeks...as usual!
This week we are headed to visit Rich's family and celebrate Shawnee's graduation...then back on Saturday to celebrate Ryan's 30th and Sunday with Grandma and the church's 50th Anniversary!
Next week we have dinner every night with friends...then off to Packwood for the weekend...followed by a 4th of July weekend extravaganza! Better get some sleep now...the fun of summer is just starting to unravel!

Saturday Date Night...2nd Round!

Looks like June has turned into Saturday Date Nights...last week it was at Bryan and Michaela's...this week it was at our house with Eric and Amy! The Curtiss family headed over to our house for Rich's famous Carne Asada....yummy! William, their almost 3 year old son, feel in love with Chukar instantly and it is still up for debate with who has more energy!

William and Chukar with their sticks...they both found some random ones in the yard and decided they were better than any toy out there!
William being such a big boy and petting Chukar!
Just hanging out and watching...there were a lot of action shots but both William and Chukar were a blur...so
Getting ready for dinner...homemade Guacomole, Corn and Bean Salad, Tacos and of course, lots of CORONA!
The boys...Rich and Eric with their "sons"!
Next up was Amy and I...and Chukar snuck in for the photo-op! Such a poser!
After dinner...it was more play time! Seeing Rich interact with William made me so excited for kids someday...he is just a rockstar with little ones! Definitely has awesome DAD instinct!
Finally, a little time to calm down...William had so much fun with Chukar...he played and laughed and just had a blast!
Almost bed time...or at least relaxation time!
Not suitable for CPS....but William wanted to play in Chukar's bed!
He loved it in there...
and had even more fun when Chukar was in there with him!
Such a great night with awesome friends! We always have such great laughs and fun when we are with the Curtiss family...and can never get enough of them!

Until next time...today, it's off to the Furry 5K with M & D, Rene & Avea, Kaylin & Roy and maybe some more...then a hike with Kelby, Rich and I. Busy Sunday...off to enjoy this sunshine!

Friday, FUN DAY!

It's not all work and no play at this house...Friday, we worked a ton in the morning for MMAC...then spend the afternoon at the pool with the Godchildren (Avea and Rene) and then headed to dinner with my parents and the kidlets!

Avea is growing up so much...she was swimming like a fish and swimming the entire width without stopping...as a reward I would give her a ride back...

Here she is enjoyed the lounging and relaxing on the way back!
Rene is such a big boy now that he jumps off the diving board all by himself! I'm so proud of him!
Avea decided that she still needed my help...so it was fun to jump in tandem!
Such great memories from the pool (and remembering when I was their age)....

After our trip to the pool...the girls (Avea, my Mom and I) rode up to my parent's house together while the boys (Rich and Rene) took the truck and went and picked up Chukar!

We met up at The Old Spaghetti Factory and had a delicious dinner!

Rich, Rene, Avea and I...after our awesome day in the sun!
Saturday started off with a bang...as Rich headed to Bryan's house to help with manly wood-like things...and I headed out to my FIRST ever HOT Yoga! Wow, that was amazing!

Off to the kitchen to work on some corn, avocado and bean salad...plus a little guacamole for tonight's Mexican feast with the Curtiss family! Rich's famous Carne Asada will be on the grill at about 6...YUMMY!

W.I.N.O.S.S - the Eastside Branch

Last night, I held the first W.I.N.O.S.S. (Women in Need of Spirits and Socializing) at my house...this idea came from a friend (Leslie), who has been successfully holding these monthly for a few years now! I decided that the Eastside Girls needed this fabulous group too!

We wined, we munched, we chatted, we had great girl time!

A picture from the maiden voyage with:
Jenn, Shauna, Jen, Rebecca, Amanda, Me, Jessie and Didi!
We did some good work...a round or two of sampling and then some more of our favorites! It was so great, everyone liked different ones and we got to try a ton of Rose' that maybe I would have never tried!
The plan is the 2nd Tuesday of each month...so next up July 14th...hostess is yet to be determined...any takers?

Sunny and SEVENTY!

It was SUNNY and over 70 degrees all weekend...and it was AMAZING! Rich and I used every single minute of the sunshine to enjoy friends, clean cars, do yard work, BBQ, hit the dog park, hit a few fishing holes, go for romantic walks and just enjoy OUR LIFE...so nice to feel back in the groove and on the same page!

Saturday afternoon we headed over to the Rush Estate for the first annual seafood boil, ok, let's make it first monthly seafood boil...and it was amazing!

Take 1 pot of boiling water...
add delicious crab, shrimp, corn, potato, sausage and special seasonings....
and, WAH-LA!

Amazing dinner with amazing friends! Thanks Bryan, Michaela, Allison and Baby #2 for being such gracious hosts! We had an amazing time!
Sunday morning, we headed out early and went to the dog park, a few fishing spots, ran some errands...and more!

Chukar and I are one of Rich's favorite spots from the past...most likely the 1st place he ever took me fishing (Larsen Lake in Bellevue)!
My precious boys...love them so much!
Plus, they are both a little goofy!
We headed home and got the backyard ready for BBQ season...we are officially ready for guests! Who wants to come over?
All in all, I think that this picture describes how all the Meyer household feels right now...
POOPED!
It was a great weekend and we are looking forward to many more to come!

Let's hit the ground running for a great week...

Swim, Bike, Run?

Sure, why not? Luckily, it was a beautiful Saturday morning in Issaquah and there was not a cloud in the sky...perfect racing conditions!

Here's a picture of the group at the start line area...we went in waves of about 20-30 people, so it wasn't such a disaster of clawing and swimming over one another! I, of course, was about 1 of 3 brainiacs that DID NOT wear a wetsuit! Poor planning and decision making on my part...but I made it! Only because I had Rich's voice in my ear telling me that I had to finish..that was my goal, and I completed that!

Transition from the swim to the bike area...and yes, I am barefoot running on cement, my poor feet still hurt today!
Heading in from the 15 mile bike ride...in which, I saw a dead baby deer, ran into a garbage can and helped a poor soul on the race that had a flat! Pretty productive day if you ask me!
Finally, I was almost done...the final stretch...running with shin splints and basically deciding if I was going to cry or puke at the end...well, you guessed it, I cried, but it was tears of joy!
Not sure how or why I sign up for these things...but it is always an adventure...and now I can say that I've finished 2 triathlons...pretty groovy!

Off to enjoy this beautiful Sunday that we have in front of us....