Weekend Warriors..take 1!

It's official...I think that we are booked through September 20-11...so if you aren't on the calendar yet...we will see you during Football season. Of course, I'm joking...kind of. Seems like May hits and the weekends fill!!! No rest for the Meyer Family!

Friday night was a BLAST with dinner at the Mitchell's House...along with Rhett & Lindsay, Andy & Shauna, and getting to meet Eli for the first time! Great times...and fun! This one time at Buca de Beppo....guess you had to be there.

Saturday was a little rockier start...including our new backyard buddy.

Meet the "MOUNTAIN BEAVER"!
NOT CUTE...I guess that is what you get for living in the 'burbs and having some space to stretch your legs!





Next up...a bike ride from Bothell to Redmond for me...that ended with meeting my favorite boys at Marymoor for a little off-leash fun!

Look at that cute little boy!
We got home and it was time to head off to a wedding at the Columbia Winery....can't believe that Rich and I will be married for 2 years this summer...it's crazy!
Jen and Alex came with us too....
Post ceremony appetizers and wine! (Yes, I had 2 glasses...shame on me)!
Brandon (Alex's cousin) and Richie.
The beautiful bride and her handsome groom!
LOVE...Leslie and Mike Whalley!
May 14, 2011
And, PLAY this...the AMAZING wedding singer! He sang everything from JT, Beyonce, Journey to Bon Jovi!



Sunday, it was time to help out Alex and Jen (who have helped us so many times before)...and get some paint on the walls of his new place on Alki! Can you say SUMMER BBQ's?!?!

Rich worked as the project manager...

while the rest of us listened and helped!

Alex putting the first paint on the wall!
A little precarious position....
Wah-la...the kitchen.
I'm exhausted just thinking about the weekend...better go to work to relax!
HAHAH, yeah right! It's going to be a nutty week, I'm sure!

"Mudders" Day weekend 2011!

It was a busy weekend of celebrating and fun with our "Mudders" this weekend....on Friday night, my parents had their beautiful Godchildren, so Rich and I tagged along for dinner and some fun!!!

Avea was with my parents...
and Rene was with Rich and I! I think this is the first time that Rich and I have both realized that having kids is a FULL time job. Seriously, they are NON-STOP (in a good way)!
Saturday morning consisted of Rene's soccer game (at 9am) for me...and Rich heading over to E Wa to spend the day with his mama! This was the first year we didn't get to celebrate both of our mom's together...but we have been lucky enough to hang out with Mama D a few times this past month!

On our way to soccer...me crammed in between the car seats!
Of course, Avea, Chukar and I hung out during the game...and played!!!
Mama D opening part of her gift from Richie!
Then they (Rich and his mom) got spoiled with sliders...my favorite! Next year, I am NOT missing out on these!
Rich even explored a little in E Wa...and found a new little friend!
Saturday night...Rich got home and we headed to Ballard to meet up with some friends for the night...while Sunday was officially dedicated to SPRING CLEANING! Feels like a new home (again)!!!

Here's to a new week...and I'm sure some changes!

Join "Chukar & Friends" this year at the Furry 5K!

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Please join our team of dogs and dog supporters! Sunday, June 12th at 10am! Walk or Run and have some FUN!!!!

Dogs and Dogs Weekend...part 2!

It was a weekend all about the dogs...the HOT DOGS, the real Dogs and the Dogs at the Dog Park...and it was great! The weather even cooperated with the BBQ on Saturday, the 5K today and a trip to Marymoor!

I LOVE THE SUNSHINE!!!!

Brodi and I were ready with our dogs...and just waiting for the party-goers to arrive!

A little group action shot...me using Roy as a bench (of course)!

More group shots...people and dogs and dogs, oh my!We were able to get 5 of the 6 dogs to sit (and stay) for this picture!
Piper, Chukar, Maggie, Buster and Roy!
GREAT looking group of dogs!
Of course, they were sitting for treats!!!!
Mom and Dad with the puppies!
Time for birthday cake (Chukar thought it was for him...and of course, the twins didn't mind sharing)!
Some cake for Roy!
And more for Chukar and Buster!
Mom, are you really making me sit here while all the other dogs are having cake?
The aftermath of the birthday cake!
The party was great fun....(VIDEOS AT THE END OF THE POST)!

After all the peeps were gone, it was time to put on the puffy vests and head to Double D!
Yep, we are so awesome!
Mr. D and Miss B!
My BIG BUCK HUNTER!!!
And, the puffy vest group!
Seattle...
The videos of the fun times at the dog party!!!!

A little haphazard Easter weekend...

A weekend of fun was had by all...I usually try to make things chronological, but for some reason decided that the weekend kind of was crazy, so this blog will be nuts too! (Just for reference, we go Saturday, Sunday, Friday)!

So Saturday morning...we (Rich, Denise, Chris, Brianna and I) got up early and decided to head up to the tulip fields and enjoy the beautiful sunshiny day! It would be Chukar's 1st trip in the back of the truck, Brianna and Chris' first trip to the tulip fields and a great time for all of us to spend together....

Here is Chukar getting ready to go in the kennel in the back of the new truck.

I would love to say that we were the only people who had this idea for Saturday...but it was apparent that LOTS of people were going to do this when it took us about 3 hours to get where it would normally only take a little over an hour. Good news is...we got some naps, some quality family time, and well, some interesting characters on the freeway!

IT WAS WELL WORTH THE WAIT....look at these beautiful TULIPS!

Denise with her sons!

Richie and I (must say that our pictures from years past were a little better)...

And finally, Denise with her "daughters"...or at least the ladies in her sons' lives!

After the tulip fields, we headed into LaConner to shop, look around and each some lunch!

Yes, and I even road in the back with Chukar for a bit...trying to be a red-neck, I guess! We have a truck now, right?!?!

Saturday night...we got home and decided to enjoy the sunny evening and have an impromptu BBQ (the 1st of many this year)...with my parents and the tulip field gang! Great burgers, dogs and snacks...I even whipped up a Chocolate Rum Cake!

Sunday came fast and it was time for Easter afternoon at our house...

Here is Avea, my mom and grandma!

Time for some Easter baskets for Avea and Rene!

Such a cute couple...I couldn't resist!

My man with Rene and Avea with Grandma, Fereti and my dad looking on!

A little group shout out from the living room - Aunt Roxy, Krista, RJ, Uncle Roger and Aunt Cindy!

Next up, the MOMS...Mama Boness and Mama Meyer (someday to Grandma Boness and Grandma Meyer)...

Richie work on the Kabobs in the kitchen...doesn't he look cute in an aprom?!?!

Richie and his Mama...look at those smiles?!!

The kitchen group...we hover around food, obviously!

RJ, Joni, Lori, Me, Denise, Roxy and Krista! I love how our families come together!

Moving outside to the grill with Krista, Denise, RJ, Me and Rich!

Time for the kiddos Easter Egg hunt....we had an adult one too, but no pictures or proof (thanks Aunt Roxy)!

The delicious Easter spread...thanks to everyone who contributed to the delicious spread!

Back to Friday now...and it was time for dinner with Rich's Mom, Brother and Brianna...we headed to Anthony's in Edmonds to enjoy the sunset and a great dinner!

Waiting patiently for our table.

Denise with her boys (missing Shawnee)!

And finally, Rich and I!

It was an absolutely amazing weekend, full of TONS of family fun, food, laughs and all around perfect holiday! Thanks to everyone who made the weekend possible...we can't wait to have many more weekends like this!

The end of an ERA....

This morning..Rich and I took our final trip to Cafe Ladro with this lean, mean, orange machine...the Focus was sold yesterday and will bring much happiness to her new owner (we know and will miss her). Rich is off to deliver the Focus today...

She was a great part of the family...and the beginning of the Rich and Stacie ERA where we decided to make decisions together, for our future, together!

Next up...visits from Rich's Mom, Brother Chris and Brianna...plus, Easter fun on Sunday! Looking forward to a great weekend with family and fun and SUNSHINE!!!

73 days and counting!

It's official, I signed up for my FIRST TRIATHLON of 2011!

Yes, it's done!

Saturday, June 4th (a mere 73 days from today)!

Where you may ask...well, Issaquah!

Let's do this!