I grew up in Kettle Falls, a very small town in Eastern, WA. So when I moved over here, I also moved away from my family. It’s not always easy making it over to see them, so it’s a big treat when they can make it over here. This last weekend my Grandpa (from Kettle Falls), My Aunt Robin (from Vancouver, WA), my Aunt Wendy (from Alaska) and her friend came to town. We all hung out Saturday at my Aunt Myrna’s house in Federal Way. Then we went out to eat at Jimmy Macks Roadhouse. I just love that place, but it is hard to get use to the fact that it’s completely acceptable to throw your peanut shells on the ground. Their rolls are to die for. After dinner Dan and I went to Shane & Rachel Coburn’s Birthday Party. Sunday was of course full of football and cars, while we waited for Alyssa to come home from hunting. Her dad took her to eastern, WA for her first hunting trip. She even got a chance to shoot a milk jug. I was nervous for her to go but I try to realize that I can’t be so protective. She needs to explore. I was not settled the whole weekend until I was able to hold her in my arms. She said she had fun, but it was way too cold.

Sunday was also my dad’s Birthday!! I wish I could spend every birthday with him. Yet another hard part about living away from close family.
I was fighting a cold last week, so I haven’t been able to go to the gym as much as I would like. I am starting to feel better and more than anxious to get back in there!!