The Holiday Season is Here!

Can't believe Thanksgiving is over!  How did this happen?  We spent the day with the kids, their SO's and Gabby's friend Shalice.  We ate too much, then Corey & Terrell had to head over to his mom's house. The rest of us hung out & played games.  After Shalice left we drove around the neighborhood looking at lights--so many people had already put theirs up this year--we were amazed.  After that the 4 of us put up our new tiny Christmas tree that's on a tabletop for safety against very inquisitive puppies.  On Friday morning Gabby went out with me early to Fred Meyer & Target to do some Black Friday shopping.  Most of it was for the Orting Senior Center which is our charity this year.  That was a lot of fun!  We also got a few gifts for the family.  Then Gabby & Ethan helped us put up the outside decorations--it went a lot faster with 4 of us this year!  They are looking pretty festive.  So fun to see everyone this weekend. Now we are ready for the holidays!

We had to get a new topper because our angel was way too big for this tiny tree.  At least it was easy to place!

New ornaments this year.

The puppies cried and cried from their little puppy jail. 

One last photo with the pups before they left.

Sammammish Volksmarch #10

Can’t believe we have done 10 volksmarches this year!  We completed a 7k one yesterday up in Sammammish with Jennifer and Clarissa. The walk took us through a couple of cool parks and by a giant treehouse.  The end of the volksmarch had either switchbacks or stairs. We opted for the stairs which were killer but took less time. We were pleasantly surprised that it was dry considering all the rain we’ve had lately, but were disappointed that the volksmarch group had absconded with the flag before we finished so yet again no flag photo. Boo.  Afterward we stopped at the Metropolitan Market for yummy treats then Pagliacci’s for pizza. It was a great day!

Goodbye to the Mini

We’ve talked about trading in the Mini for a while now because it’s getting harder and harder to get in and out of. Getting old is not for the weak.  We have loved having it for the past four years but it was time for something more practical with a little bit more room.  With the car shortage going on it’s been tougher than ever trying to find a car to buy.  We wanted something bigger but still fun to drive with some bells and whistles since it would be our last new car probably ever.  Scott and I have both loved Volvos for a long time. Luckily we stumbled across one that just came on the market.  Even though it’s a 2021 model it was a short term lease that someone turned in with just a little over 10,000 miles on it so we are able to get it for a great deal. Scott fell in love with it as soon as he drove it off the lot so we traded in the Mini and now have another suv. We’re still trying to figure out a name for it, but as of now we’re just calling it the Dream car.  

One last picture with the Bean. 

Puyallup Volksmarch #9

This morning we completed a 6k volksmarch with Clarissa in downtown Puyallup.  It was quite wet and cold, but we prevailed! We walked a route that went by city hall, a few historical homes, and statues.  We finished with a yummy lunch at the Rose.