Portland!

It's 100's out now and we are getting settled into our 2 bedroom apartment in the fun local of NW Portland. We've had fun and are getting back into the routine of life. We've been warmly welcomed here and looking forward to more fun in town.

Making friends. Thanks for having us over!



We haven't totally been house bound unpacking..enjoyed a timbers game against a premier team from the Uk...they won in a shootout, but it was a very fun game to watch.

Montana

We went to Anaconda, Montana for a family reunion from both sides. Craig's family from both sides orginate in Anaconda. The history in this town is fascinating when your hear it first person.

We started out the trip with blue flame. A wonderful family gathering around the fire:)



His family threw us a reception and we had a great time. I was able to meet a ton of his family and Craig was able to catch up with them. We had a blast. Thanks so much for your hard work and kindness.


Hanging out Sheahan Style


More Hanging out Sheahan style


Grandma H. with children and their spouses. A beautiful family!


Grandma S taught at this one room school house which was surprisingly still standing. The owners had fixed it up and came out to show us the inside and pictures of the renovations. A really neat piece of history.


The smokestack over on the left is where many a family member had worked. The work was grueling...Craig's dad worked there one summer and decided college was a good idea. Smarts run in this family:)


As we were leaving..the view from his aunt and uncles place. Beautiful.

Alaska!

After our weddding and few days on Whidbey, we headed up to Alaska to visit friends and see where Craig had spent the majority of his adult years. Thanks to Tim and Monica for hosting a surprise reception and for all the well wishes. We totally enjoyed our trip.

Reception at the Kanes

Making new friends

Enjoying old friends

The off to Seward for 6 hour boat ride through beautiful landscape filled with wildlife to view glaciers. Definitely a great trip.



The scenery was astounding..definitely reccommend a trip up there!


Craig and I ejoying the Glacier

This Picture taken by Craig..totally made my day:)



Moose by the side of the road.


Do we want to come back and visit AK..YES we do:)

Wedding!

So we recently became engaged and now happily married. Just a snapshot or two to share with you all. Thanks to all for coming. We totally enjoyed our day thanks to you all.

"I do"

The reception begins. It was a beautiful day with famliy and friends.

Not only was the cake pretty..it tasted so good. One truly can have their cake and eat it too:)

Flowers and Food

Justin created and sang to us his original.. to view a copy of it..please check out his blog via my links. It was awesome Justin!

Gifts and Decorations

Happy and having fun. Thanks again all!

Snapshots of the last few months

We did get engaged:) Definitely old news, but good:)



Hiking Mount St Helens...it was cold, raining, misty, but fun. Mike, Andrea, Craig and I attempted to climb this mountain, we made it a fair piece up the mountain before deciding that sliding down was infinitely more fun:)


Mike went a bit further than us..this is him coming down to meet us. Way to go Mike!




For all of you who don't know this..Sarah is conquering Portland....


...one pinata at a time:) Had a blast Sarah..Congrats on getting a job!




Wendy and Molly came to visit and I loved every minute of it.


She was pretty enthralled with the fish..it was fun to see all of it..the fish, Molly, Molly watching the fish...good times.




TWIN PARTY....for the mother to be.. Congrats! Congrats!


Teresa finishing Baby B's onesie:) Baby A got one too..not to worry:)


A few sets of twins





Hiking near the coast of Portland. It was a beautiful day with clear skys. We heard there were great views, but they weren't great...they were phenomenal. We saw Ranier, St Helens, Mout Adams and Mount Hood all in row and on the flip side was the ocean..not to mention all the beautiful flowers along the way..a great hike!




Craig pointing out Mount Hood...he was at the top of that mountain the previous week. I'm impressed!


No hike near the coast is complete without a sunset:) A perfect end to the day.




June 5th, 2009 Gina and Clifford got Married...I'm so happy for you both. Love you and congrats!



Jasmine threw me a bridal shower..we all had ice cream, brownies, and facials...again a great day. Thanks to all for coming.

Texas Fun

Craig joined me Texas to meet my family and see the Texas Sites. We had a blast and enjoyed the people, places, and most of all ..the sun:)


"A True Texan"


  "An Imposter"

Wildlife at it's best in Brazo's park Texas

Goofing off post the 3D sharks imax:)


More wildlife Photos


My family

Happy Birthday!

Mark surprised Craig by coming up for his b-day weekend. Craig was pleasantly shocked:)


A superb view of visa point and beyond.


One of the many beautiful waterfalls!


"Where's the beach, boys?"


Portland's coast!