FISH ON!!!

Dad's fish -

Gma, Great Aunt and friends

Dancin' on Gpa's feet

Mom's fish (did I mention it was an early rainy morning, no makeup)

Addie's an ol' pro at gutting the fishes -

Off to the coast again. This time to see Gma Jeanne and Gpa Fred. We had such a good time. Adalie and Gma Jeanne spent Saturday playing while Rick, Fred, John and I went fishing and crabbing - it is amazing how much fun waking up early to go play on a boat in the rain can be...especially when you are catching big fish and lots of crab. I caught a monster and we all brought in lots of crab, so what better way to celebrate a good weekend than with a crab feed with family and friends :) The next morning we were back at it with Rick catching the big fish this time...not to mention the three that got away - so close, one was tin the net (at least a 40 pound beauty) when the reel detached from the pole. I think it might have been the first time Fred has heard me cuss and yell at another living creature, sorry Fred. hahaha next time fish, just wait, next time - we'll be back!

Run from Newport to Waldport -

This is what normal people do for fun...hahaha, okay maybe not but those training for a marathon love the opportunity to run from town to town, literally. Thursday Rick, Addie and I all drove over to the coast again to go deep sea fishing and running. Fishing was a bust because of the huge swells but that just gives us another excuse to hang out with Grandma and Grandpa Handschuch again. We had a great weekend playing cards, playing with bubbles and walking on the beach. What a great trip. Not to mention Rick and I were able to get our "long" training run in for the marathon - Newport to Waldport via 101 on foot. Super pretty!

Labor day weekend -

Adalie's first night away from mom and dad... (thank you Grandma and Grandpa)

On a last minute decision Rick purchased an entry for us to run the Wine run in Dayton (run to Carlton) for my 30th birthday - happy birthday! My parents Gma & Gpa Handschuch offered to watch Addie over night so Rick and I could travel to Dayton and have a date before the run - wow, super nice. On Friday we drove to Waldport, dropped Addie off and headed out to Salem Saturday afternoon, so excited to eat a meal with my husband without taking shifts - the run was beautiful, the wine was amazing. After running hard for 13.1 miles free wine is crazy good, bring on the sugar. :)

Addie Dancing at Gma and Gpa Beach Casa

Oregon Coast and Camping

Addie went and saw all the fishes again at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. This time she could actually imitate the fish and really liked the seals.


This past weekend we went camping with Candy and Bob and had a great time. Wish we could have stayed longer. It was perfect weather, perfect friends and a great camp site.

Mason and Adalie

Mason, from the valley, came over with his parents (Chris and Susan) this weekend. Adalie loved playing with Mason. We even took a nice cool dip in the canal behind the house. Sunday Morning Susan (Mason's Mom) and I ran/hiked/walked the haulin' Aspen, a half marathon trail run. It was perfect to have the company and control of another human telling me to go slow. Susan is just about three weeks recovery of a stress fracture and I am about three weeks recovery of a torn achillies tendon. Both of us were broken and in great spirits just to be out...and not passed by too many people. We finished strong and actually running. What a great weekend. Enjoy... ps random picture of the family of birds that have taken up residence in my back yard all four huge birds (only one baby bird pictured)

Cutie Pie

Sleeping cutie









Yummy Hat String













Megan and Greyson kindly sharing the whole bowl of popcorn with Adalie




Addie's nother mother - Miss Kindra the great









"Megan you're the bestest"