August 12, 2010

Washing Machine Repair and Rafting


Well what an exciting weekend we had! First we went rafting with Matt's mom, Mark, Matt's step-sister Kayla, Aunt Sandy, Sandy'sboyfriend Leo, Mollie, Jose, and their three kiddos. Matt and I have not been rafting for about 10 years so this was a lot of fun to get to go again. Mark did a great job as our guide. It was a beautiful and hot day to be on the river, so getting wet by the freezing cold McKenzie was quite refreshing from time to time. I was in the front of the raft for most of the trip so when we hit the big rapids, I got the brunt of most of them. So much fun I can't wait to do it again!

We also (finally) got a new washing machine. Last Thursday I waited all day for the Sears repair man to come and then all he had to tell us was that the piece that was causing all of the problems (the fabric softener dispenser which we don't even use but would malfunction and think that water was not getting through so it kept putting more in) would cost more than it would be to just get a new washer. So we took our coupon and went and got a nice basic washing machine. I found my dream washer and dryer while we were there; top load with a glass top so you can see the clothes and the dryer was the same way. So maybe in another couple years we'll be able to get those and we'll be all kinds of fancy.

This week: I'm setting up my classroom and taking my motorcycle class. I have applied for the 1/2 position at my school so I'm waiting to hear about that.
Matt got an award for all of his hard work! Very proud of what he is doing at work and he will be done with his MBA (mostly, just have the final paper) tomorrow! So this is a very exciting week for both of us!

August 8, 2010

Oregon Coast From the Back of the Motorcycle

What a beautiful weekend to go over to the coast, have a great time with family and then come back. We had a wonderful relaxing weekend with Matt's dad and step-mom. Don brews some delicious beer and I taught Lynn the Gamet family card game of Hand and Foot. We also played a yard game with the kiddos but I can't remember the name of it. After the first game I finally was able to score a couple of points and that help us win the game. We always seem to bring the sunny weather over to the coast with us. A walk on the beach is always one of my favorite activities. Maybe when Matt and I get older we can just move over to the coast.

August 7, 2010

Summer Camp & The Coast

Well yesterday I finished my first year at the Sports-o-Rama UofO camp. It was challenging and lots of fun. I met a lot of really fun people (realized I was the oldest person there besides one leader who has been doing these camps for years) and met lots of kiddos that entertained me on a daily basis. I'm looking forward to next summer and seeing all these great people again.

Matt and I are off to Yachats for the weekend. It's already looking like a great day for a bike ride. This will be our first long trip with the new seats, I'm excited about not having a hurt butt.
Pics soon to come from the back of the bike!