Mika's Baptism

Mika's Baptism was on the 13th of October, the day after she turned 8. Things could not have gone more perfectly. The weather was great, we were blessed with the company of friends and family, Trent baptized her and Papa confirmed her. Granny and I spoke and she couldn't have looked more beautiful. 

They have arrived

The Papa and Granny arrived and a good time was had by all. Papa played golf in the rain, Mika's baptism went great, we ate, shopped, laughed, shopped, visited, shopped, played, shopped, met new people oh yeah did I mention shopping!

First off we pick up Granny and Papa from the airport and Papa had announced that he needed (notice not wanted) needed HDTV so off to Costco we go to get a new T.V. and I must say that it is beautiful. So after Trend and Papa cruised the isles they discussed the different options LCD, plasma, DLP they decided on a nice DLP I guess that 61 inches will have to do. 

Papa was in a very generous mode this trip as my happy little typing fingers can attest. Oh yes I have finally gotten my dream computer. The Macbook Pro and oh do I love it. Trent has even been sneaking in and using it whenever he gets the chance. I am still learning but I love it so much. I have already been having lots of fun playing with my itunes, and playing around with photos on Adobe Elements. (digital scrapbooking here I come)

My House has been Tara-ized

So I am sitting at work and I get a call from the Brenna and my friend Tara is at my house and she is looking around and knows that I am about to lose my mind getting everything done before Mika's baptism and Granny and Papa come to town. I was so stressed by Trent's back going out again running him back and forth because he couldn't drive, cleaning the house, keeping up with the kids, getting things done at work before the big 15th deadlines and playing the office Meanie by telling people that it was not my problem and they had 8 months to get their stuff to us and I was sorry about whatever their excuse was but that they would just have to wait until after the 15th. One woman actually came in and Trent was stuck on one of those big balances balls and I had just left him alone for a minute, really I was next store putting some stuff in the mail and she walked in and just walked back to his office and let Pax out running like a mad man. Trent tried to move and he was in between crying and screaming in pain. I am trying to catch Pax before he made a beeline for the door and went into traffic. (yes I have learned from experience) Anyway I get Trent off the ball and leave him on the ground the the client who is coming in the 11th hour after many notices to get her stuff to us at a much earlier date. Still wants to meet with Trent. I think my look and reaction, "You're joking right" must have thrown her off and made her highness a little miffed.  So I said if she wanted to have a chance of having her taxes done she could just leave her information with us and we would try to get them done before the 15th which was two days away and told her next time to follow the deadlines to ensure that their is enough time to complete her return in time. 

Anyway I am sitting at my desk and I have the hiccups because I am stressed and I get this call and Tara the decorating Goddess has offered her services to make my house look pretty! I have to tell you. My hiccups went away the second I hung up the phone. She was such a lifesaver and I must say did an amazing job. We shopped away and rearranged this and everything was in order by the time that they came. She even gave up her Friday cleaning day and I am now using her cleaning lady. I haven't had time to look for a new one and I have to say Mirna did an amazing job. I loved it. My baseboards have never looked so clean. This women paid such attention to detail when cleaning I know that my search is over.

Here are some pics of some of the things that we did.

The locks

We had the amazing opportunity to take our boat through the locks on the Willamette River. We went through on the same day their was the lock festival. There was a rumor going around that the grant that had kept the locks running was not being renewed and that this might be the last time they were open so off we went to be apart of history. I am not sure what has happened and maybe someday when I have some spare time I will wikipedia it. 

So here is our little album since their are so many pictures that we took.

I will blog I promise

I promise within the next 24 hours this log will be updated with:

My friend Tara's amazing re-decorating of my home

Granny and Papa coming to visit and all the goodies that came with their visit. One of which I am typing on right now

Pictures of my darling daughters baptism

My amazing trip to San Francisco for my birthday with my little sis and friends to run the Nike Women's Half Marathon.

btw half marathon's rock! I won't be running another full until January of 2009 to try to qualify for the Boston. I will be 30 by then and in a different age bracket!

Jen