Celebrating our newest little joy!

 I went up to Washington for Megan's baby shower.  How fun!  We're all excited for our newest joy to arrive.

 The kids had a fun place to play, with lots of toys and such.  Russell is getting to be so big.  And what a nice young man.

 Rachel and Jessica came up with a really great game, having to do with candy.  How can you go wrong with that?

 Going to have to give this a go at some future party myself sometime!

 Owne and Russell played so well together. They were very busy all day.

 Owen didn't want his picture taken.  SO, I told him I was going to take a picture of the catsup bottle instead.  And so I did.

Well, then he came up to tme, gave me this cute little grin, and told me to 'take my picture, take my picture'.  And so I did.

Russell then ran up, and told me to 'take my picture, take my picture'.  And so I did.

 Pa and Owen.  What a loving relationship this is.  I wish all children had this kind of love in their lives.

 Boy meets blue cupcake.  This is what happens....

 Jessica and Gus.

Jessica, Gus, and Rachel.  What a lovely family we have.  Love, love, love them.

It was a RMH kind of day.

Last Wednesday I took the day off.  That morning I was sharing volunteer opportunities with students at West Sylvan Middle School.  The display for the House looked great.

 I got a kick out of my friend Capi's observance that my dress matched the storage boxes behind me.  Who knew?

 Me so silly.

 I volunteered at the school from 10:30 to 1, then stopped by Freddies to pick up some eggs and a veggie sandwich, and then took myself to the House to do some baking.  Above is the Christmas card for Patience, one of the therapy dogs that comes to the House every week.  I adore Patience and she knows it.

 Mary baking sweets.   Oh yes she did.

M&M cookies make people happy.  So colorful.  And tasty!

The view from the deck at the House.  Hello Portlandia!

St. Pat's Day Parade in Hillsboro: Go Relay!!!!!!

While the rain looked like it might happen, it only tried.  In fact sunshine came our way: must have been our lucky day today!
Lots of spirit and fun today.  Go Relay!!!

Go Hawks!!!

 Is this little gal not the cutest?  After each game they recognize the top three players, and they pose with a child.  Cool!

 Fun times with friends!

 Our friend Carolyn has one of the players living with her, and the families were recognized.  She's so darn nice!

Me and Tom-A-Hawk.  We're buddies.  Aren't we so darn cute together?????

Fun times in Seattle

Mark and I decided on the spur of the moment to take an overnight trip to Seattle.  We had so much fun!  Great hotel.  Fun time in downtown Seattle.  Went to the Air Musuem.  It's an idea that needs to happen again!!!