32 Years Young...

I'm one lucky lady....Friday was my 32nd Birthday and I got to spend it with all the people I love and that love me....amazing, relaxing, fun, wonderful and LAID-back...just my style!

After a little work on Friday morning...my Mom and I headed to Purple Wine Bar in Bellevue for a delicious lunch before our time at the spa....Post-bliss at Gene Juarez where we had the ROYAL treatment...scrubbed, massaged, facials, and more...it was just fabulous (I think that I'm still glowing from this)!
From this...I got to come home and celebrate with my parents, Rich and Mama D! Here is part of my awesome present from Mama D and Dick...hahah, no more digging holes for me while I camp...I get to go in style!
A little time in the backyard to enjoy the beautiful sun...while Rich prepared an awesome dinner!
My parents and Mama D...all here to celebrate with Rich and I!

Rich hard at work preparing the pizzas....did I say that he even started my birthday off with breakfast in bed...gosh, I'm so spoiled!
Yes, round 1....YUM YUM YUM!!!
A little bit of cake for the birthday girl....WOW!
Saturday morning we met up with my parents and Avea & Rene for some fun at the dog park....followed by an afternoon of relaxation and enjoying the sunshine!!!

After that we headed to OVSC for a pool party with the gang!!!

Avea. Nate, Lori, Me, Aunt Roxy, Dad, Grandma, Rich, Mama D, Rene and Lindsey...my mama behind the camera....we swam, we ate, we enjoyed the time with the fam!
Cake time...Mama D, Mama J and Me!!!
Happy Birthday to Me (again)!!!
My Grandma G and I...
Hanging with Pops....lovin' the loungin!!!
Sunday was another day of relaxation (brought on by the rain)...but we went to a movie, hung out, shopped and are now off to dinner with the extended fam from Minnesota...Benny and Casey just got here last night!

So loved...so much fun! Another great year in the books!

The Dog Days of Summer....

Last night Chukar was joined by his girlfriend Piper and a new girlfriend Lola....and boy did he have fun. He was so exhausted last night that he couldn't even jump up on the couch...there were many triple kisses and romps around the yard...all in all a very fun day for the dogs....
Plus, as much fun as the pups had...so did their parents. Rebecca, Bob, Jen and Cam joined Rich and I last night for a potluck of food and wine.

Not sure why I hadn't thought of this earlier
...but it was great to share in the preparation of the meal!
We dined in style...Jen and Cam started us off right with some delicious cheese, tapenade and crackers...followed up by the main course from Rich and I which was some yummy steak, a delicious arugula salad and twice-baked potatoes from Rebecca and Bob...and of course, the night ended with yummy brownies and ice cream from Jen and Cam...wow, I'm stuffed just thinking about it.

Of course, we didn't go without wine
...everyone brought one of their favorites and we were complete!

Such a fun night...and a great community meal!
Can't wait for the next time gang!

CAMPING...it's like digging a hole!

The Annual Meyer Family Camping Trip officially happened this weekend...last one was in 2007 (so maybe I shouldn't call it the "annual" trip...but then again, we are instituting annual effective 2011)!!! Rain or shine, busy or slow...we will be camping!

This year's adventure was at Bumping Lake...and we had a fabulous time! Rich, Chukar and I got up there early Friday evening and started to scout for an area to camp while we waited Denise, Shawn, Dan and Brodi to arrive!

Rich and I got our tent set up and headed back into "cell phone" range to let the other troops know where we ended up!
Rich found some great wood...and it was time to get the fire started!
If he ever says that he doesn't feed Chukar people food...here is the prove! A fresh white peach right off the knife....GOTCHA Richie!
Yeah...the ladies arrived and it was time to relax and unwind by the camp fire....Me with Brodi and Mama D!
Chukar LOVES camping...and pretty much digs that he can chew anything he wants and not get in trouble!
Saturday morning...it was time to play, and Chukar was pouting until he got to swim!
Breakfast time...delicious Breakfast burritos!
Rich and his mama...hanging out in the AM!
Time to hit bumping lake...the crew was loaded up!
Rich, Shawn, Mama D, Dan and Brodi...and of course, Chukar was all kenneled up and ready to play!
The men of the camping trip...hanging out by the lake!
Chukar hunting a chipmunk, not sure if it was Alvin, Simon or Therodore....but the chipmunk got away! (no need to worry about that PETA)
The Camping Meyer Family...Shawn, Me, Richie and Mama D! Such a great weekend! Next year we will see if we can recruit a few more (and maybe some Boness Campers???? I've heard crazier things)!
Denise and I in this awesome archway....such a perfect scene!
The only fish of the trip...a Rainbow Trout that Shawnee caught in my "honey hole"! Don't worry, I didn't dig that one!
The brothers....with a darn big TREE!
We headed back to camp and our AWESOME neighbor Tom...helped up cut up some wood for our fire on Saturday night...he had great stories and some unbelievable life experiences!
Saturday afternoon/evening it was time to feast on French Dips, Chili, Salads and more....the gang prepping for the evening!
And one tired little puppy exhausted from his day at the lake....
Richie and his mama...just kickin' back!
Time to eat...YUMMY Shawn! French Dips...yes, we dine in style while camping!
Even Chukar got some roast beef and au jus for dinner....so happy (but look at those tired eyes)!
A beautiful nighttime view of the lake....
Shawn, Rich and Chukar...just enjoying the moment and some brotherly love!
Ut oh...the DLB's came out....if you don't know what that means...then you probably shouldn't!
DLB 1 + DLB 2 + Bud Light Lime = TROUBLE
Chukar and his Gramma D....ready to go to bed...
and it's over! Look at that big ole nose.
Sunday morning...Chukar and I relaxing....
Richie and his mama eating some delicious breakfast scramble that Dan and Brodi made!
And it was back to the lake....if you click on this...you will see that I'm on the island across the lake (a little triathlon training, I guess).
Goodbye bumping lake...wish you would have made it Chris and Brianna!
WE HAD A BLAST!!!!
We ate! We drank! We snacked! We dug holes! We met the "Wallace" family! Made friends with a snake! Found some beautiful pink roses! And well, if you want to know more...then you should come in 2012! We are taking names now!!!!

Some videos for your enjoyment....Chukar swimming and then Chukar and his new Camping BFF!

Mile Marker #2

It's official...Rich and I reached Mile Marker #2 of our marriage today....July 18th, 2011!




To celebrate our 2nd Anniversary and reaching mile marker #2 on the journey called MARRIAGE...Rich and I headed over to Lake Chelan to celebrate (the odd years he plans, the even years I plan, great idea, we know)!!!

Friday night we got over to Chelan early evening and enjoyed some wine and beer at The Vogue in Downtown Chelan (little did we know...we hit it another 3 times over our extended weekend)!

After a night on the town....Tin Lilly and some great cocktails...we headed back home and "cozy'd" up to one another for the night...

Saturday morning..we hit the best breakfast joint on the Eastside...and went to Blueberry Hill Farms...so amazing!

I had the Blueberry Blintz and Rich had the Karma-cha (or some type of delicious scramble with corn strips)...so delicious!!!
After breakfast...we did a little fishing at Roses Lake and I caught my FIRST EVER Large Mouth Bass....then the wine tasting began!

Stop 1 - Tildio!

Stop 2 - Four Lakes
Stop 3 - The Firehouse
Stop 4 - CSR Winery
After the day of tasting...it was time for a little bite and we hit the Market Deli...for the BEST Roast wrap and sandwiches...yummy!
After lunch...it was time for me to relax and Rich and Chukar hit the woods for a bit....isn't he adorable!!!
Saturday night...I surprised Rich with a fabulous dinner...and of course a stop at MILE MARKER #2! You could never imagine how tricky these pictures are!!!

Dinner was at Sorrento's at the Tsillian (Chelan) Winery....and it was wonderful!
Look at the amazing view from our table...just perfect!
We started off with a little Caprese salad and stuffed mushrooms....yummy!
Then it was time for the main course...I had the steak special and Rich had another delicious steak entree'! The food was great...but the company was better!
Sunset on Lake Chelan....
A little shot of us (post-dinner and full bellies) at Sorrento's!
Sunday morning it was all about Chukar and heading to the highest point in Chelan for him to run...we actually were able to see 360 degrees from our vantage point...and Chukar was able to run like he loves!
A little view of the Columbia River...from the top!
...and the other side....Lake Chelan!
We had a tired puppy on our hands...but also a VERY happy little man!
This pictures says it all...happy, exhausted and having a blast!
Chukar and the flower....hahah! Guess you had to be there!
More beautiful flowers along the way....
and a nasty little snack! In this adventure alone, we saw a lizard, a rattle snake and the bull snake below!
Next up was the fishing hole...and Chukar's time to swim...he went NON-STOP for at least 30 minutes!
After the morning of fun, we hit up a few more wineries on Sunday....

Stop 1 - Karma
By far, the BEST wine of the weekend!
Stop 2 - Benson Vineyards!
By far, the best stop, view and experience of the weekend!
We just relaxed and enjoyed the moment...so great!
After tasting a few wines...Rich headed to catch some Blue Gills and I relaxed with Chukar!
Sunday night was PIZZA and Beer night at The Local Myth...and the we went to the Local!
Our little home away from home for the weekend....
Thanks Chelan...Mile Marker 2 was epic!
Such a great weekend to celebrate the past 2 years together...can't wait to see what the next year holds for us! Year #2 brought about many changes to our lives...and we know that the next year will hold as many (if not more)....

Cheers to the adventure that we are on together and the continued JOURNEY!