dogwood tree

Here are some pictures of the Dogwood tree the girls & I got Brent last year for Father's Day .

Sorry, I am just trying to figure out this posting thing. The pictures came up first before I started talking about the trip, so it is a bit confusing at first. Anyway these next pictures are of the Seattle trip

Looking up through the original skylights. From below they look clear, but from the top of the sidewalk, they are purple. Apparently over the years, sunlight turns the clear manganese to purple.

The hollow log above represents a piece of the original water system, part of the next picture.

Amanda standing next to Josh & Emily on the tour

Seattle trip

Yesterday the family took an overnight trip to Seattle. We took the underground tour of Seattle which was quite interesting & informative about the beginnings of Seattle. We also visited Pike's Market which is always a lot of fun but too many people.

I am posting some photos of the trip. Also, Emily & I are going to the coast tomorrow & I should have some more photos from that as we plan on going on a hike.

Everyone who sees this should start their own blog so we can share photos & stories and keep in touch.

Amanda & her boyfriend Josh

Brent & I in Las Vegas March 2008
The dolphin exhibit in Las Vegas

Amanda brought a cat home from school. Her name is "Squishy". Squishy is about 2 months old and is very cute and sweet.

Margaret Waddell

Amanda and Emily at the Pullman, Washington campus in May 2008