Time with Friends

This past weekend my friends from college John and Carrie Larson came to visit us. Dave and John went moutain biking in Rock Cut and I am hoping that John still likes us after Dave tried to "show him the whole park" in like an hour! poor guy.

Anyway, it was great hanging out and enjoying yummy dinner at Five Forks. Of course we forgot to take pictures till we were in the parking lot so here are our vain attempts thanks to go-go gadgit arms! Come back soon!

Solverson Pool Party

When Charlie and Patty Solverson come into town, all the Solverson's come out of the woodwork to see each other. We had the pleasure of having a small family gathering at our house on August 2nd. The weather was perfect for a never-ending game of 'grey-hairs' vs. 'young bucks' pool volleyball in our back yard. I have never seen a volleyball game go on for quite that long! It was great to see everyone and all the cousins. I am still learning all their names after 5 years now, but it seems like there is a new one I don't remember meeting each time we gather! I come from family with 3 cousins who I have seen maybe 5 times in my whole life! I am glad everyone had a great time and I look forward to making this a summer tradition.

Mom moves into the neighborhood

I am still wondering if showing my mom the house around the corner was a good idea. Originally I thought it would be a great house and casually mentioned it when on a walk one day. Little did I know a month or so later she would be moving in. Hmmmm.... but then I remember, it was nothing short of a miracle that she did move, and so obviously the Lord has some reason to have my mother within walking distance. Dave says...As long as we can't see her yard we will be okay...of course, Kona bean thoroughly enjoys gramzy moving in and practically runs to her house each time we are on a walk.

Here are a few pictures of my mom's move. The move to end all moves. The move we all thought would NEVER happen. Of course the story is not over yet, but what a trememdous first step and I believe, a gift to her from the Lord.