Lacey graduates...about dang time!

Lacey finally finished her last week of puppy class...she got to wear the graduation cap and everything! In the words of a fellow classmate..."thanks to No Child Left Behind, we all get to pass!"

Spooner Farms 08

Every year for the past few years, a group of us has gotten together and gone to the pumpkin patch. We started out in 05 with NO KIDS and here we are in 2008 with 8 kiddos! We always have such a great time...all the girls are running around trying to capture every moment on camera. We seriously look like a herd of paparazzi! This year, for the first time, we even bought a pumpkin!

All the husbands...

...and the wives...

...and most of the kiddos!
Ridin a horse!

Cade and Colby...almost 1 years old!
The Dyer family

So You Think You Can Dance at the T-Dome!

Anyone who knows me understands that watching So You Think You Can Dance is almost like a religious experience for me. I love it so much that the finale is still on my DVR...which annoys Matt just a bit. So, in September when the tour kicked off in Tacoma, a couple of girlfriends and I got tickets to go. Our seat were so good, we could see every little detail of the dances. It was AMAZING! I loved every minute of the show...I was hoping it wouldn't ever end!

The opening routine

This dance was so good live!

Nina, myself, Sarah, and Erin

Happy Birthday Jerry!

In honor of Matt's dad's 60th birthday, the whole family made the trek down to Long Beach Washington. We stayed in some condos a couple of blocks from the beach and it was so much fun. We took some time to wander around downtown, ate a great dinner at Doogers, and topped things off with birthday cake and ice cream!

The Girls and I

Lacey and I in front of the boardwalk entrance

Matt apparently doesn't smile...


...unless he is making this face!

Ellie and her "polkadot" bruise

I love the giant frying pan

Marsh's free museum...Matt REALLY wanted me to take this pic

Matt and Lacey

On the road again...

Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Crea!

My good friend Sarah FINALLY tied the knot last weekend! Her new husband, Rocco, is such a sweetheart and we were all so happy for them! The wedding was absolutely beautiful...it was exactly what Sarah has always dreamed about! The Museum of Glass was a perfect venue, complete with great food and a lot of fun times on the dance floor!

The happy couple during their first dance

Matty and Mom

Baby Got Back...gotta do it EVERY TIME!!


The beautiful bride and I

The girls

Two of my best friends

The hubbies

The Byrds

Mr. and Mrs.

SUNRIVER, OR!!

Our last vacation of the summer was a trip with Matt's family to Sunriver. We had so much fun biking, swimming, exploring the lava caves, and just relaxing!

Ellie giving Uncle Matt a smooch!

Matt and I at dinner in the village

Grandpa Jerry, Ellie, and Emma waiting for their ice cream

Matt and his pink bike with a basket!

Sarah's Bachelorette Party!

Last weekend was Sarah Swanson's bachelorette party in Tacoma. We started out at Sarah Borden's house and then hopped in our hummer limo for a night out on the town! I don't think I have stayed up that late in a VERY long time, but we had a blast!

Al-Swan and I with our HOT DOGS!!

Dancin!

The whole gang!