School is finally out!!!!!!

School is finally out - we went to Seaside with the church youth group. These people here, are some of my favorite people. God has worked miracles in their lives, drawing them closer to him. God was gracious, sending a guardian angel, for those who dug the sand pit- then wrestled in it.
We spent time playing, talking, bike riding, and worshipping. God is so good!

June 10th - Our 20 year anniversary!

June 10th - our 20 year anniversary. Mark and I went to Skamania Lodge to have some time away together. It was such a blessing to walk, and talk. I am blessed to have such a wonderful man in my life who loves me for who I am. Thank you, God, for blessing our marriage these last 20 years. May we glorify you in our relationship.

June 4th - Tornado warning in the 'couv

So, Mark and I decide to go out for a cup of coffee. It's sunny, nice. Some clouds. We decide not to go back to the car for our sunglasses, we'll sit inside today. By the time we ordered the coffee and sat down, the winds had started. It was sudden, very dramatic. The wind brought in lots of dust, obscuring objects in the distance. We thought it would be best for us to go home, and hang with the boys...just in case.
We saw branches down on the way home, the winds were whipping. The rains hit when we got home, no hail. Thunder and lightening. The storm ended up missing us.
It was such a dramatic reminder of the power of our God, that he can stir the winds and change the direction of our plans in an instant.
Who is this? That even the winds and the rain obey him?
He is Jesus. My God.

Robin's Birthday

It's my birthday! Woo Hoo! Mark got me a cake from Larson's. YUMMY!

Cooper and Andrew made Sticky buns for their TAG group on Tuesday night.

Stef and the kids in the Gorge

Stef called on Monday morning, asking if Mark and I wanted to drive down the Gorge with her and the kids - of course, we just had to go! It is such as beautiful day, playing with the kids, walking the trails, looking at the waterfalls! Chloe and I took this picture together. Too bad that Trevor and Andrew had school today! I can't wait until school gets out and they can go too! By the way, Happy Birthday to Grandma Claudson!

Hazel Dell Parade

Saturday brought warm temperatures, sunshine. friends....and the Hazel Dell Parade! Andrew marched with the Jefferson Marching Band - playing clarinet. Like a good Mom, I yelled as much as I could when he went by! All our friends joined in - the director, Mrs. Vogt, saw us and the band began to play! Woo Hoo! Thank you, Mrs. Vogt! They sounded wonderful - definitely the best band to march by! Sorry to embarrass you, Andrew, we were so excited to see you and Aiden!
A big Thank you to all our friends - It was so fun to sit in the sun and enjoy the parade with you all - especially Julia and Chloe! The best candy runners ever! I got my exercise with you!