http://www.h2os.org Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:18:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A beautiful drive down Chuckanut, dinner at The Rhododendron Cafe, Cat Stevens on the ipod, a scenic drive, LaConner, The Wild Iris, yummy cookies, chocolates and champagne, watched Goodwill Hunting, delicious breakfast, antique stores and boutiques, lunch at the Calico Cupboard, more antique stores and boutiques, reading, dinner at El Gitano, watched ... http://www.h2os.org/archives/bydate/2008/07/21/our-anniversary-weekend When Two People Marry Helen Steiner Rice Your hearts are filled with happiness so great and overflowing You cannot comprehend it, for it's far beyond all knowing How any heart could hold such joy or feel the fullness of The wonder and the glory and the ecstacy of love. You wish that you could capture it and never let it go So ... http://www.h2os.org/archives/bydate/2008/07/18/a-decade-ago I took these pictures of Aliza at Cambria's the other day. We were there celebrating Gretchen's first Birthday (I can't believe it's been a year already). Gretchen is such a cutie and it's been fun to watch her grow up this last year. You can see more pictures of the ... http://www.h2os.org/archives/bydate/2008/07/15/aliza-pictures-and-whining Warning: Pirates lurking below Shhh... this is top secret stuff! Admittance to Pirate Beach is by invitation only! If you want to proceed, you'll have to get by this guy This pirate looks a little more welcoming Can you climb a rope? It'll be necessary. Are you brave enough to proceed? Don't forget, this pirate ... http://www.h2os.org/archives/bydate/2008/07/12/argghh This boy is much more like his daddy than I ever imagined he would be-- and I don't just mean how they make the same smirk/smile. Caleb remembers crazy, random details but gets distracted walking across the room. He gets overwhelmed with too many instructions and is much better at ... http://www.h2os.org/archives/bydate/2008/07/11/like-father-like-son We are trying to make the most of this stretch of beautiful summer weather! When it's sunny and warm in Bellingham, there's no other place on earth we'd rather be. We live in the most beautiful town. We have awesome parks and there are lots of fun (and mostly free) ... http://www.h2os.org/archives/bydate/2008/07/11/summer-boys Aliza looks especially "little" in the arms of and between these two adoring uncles. She is such a loved little girl. God has truly blessed our family through the gift of Aliza. I love Shane's expression in this picture! What do you think he may be thinking? http://www.h2os.org/archives/bydate/2008/07/11/sweet-little-niece more and more everyday. http://www.h2os.org/archives/bydate/2008/07/11/i-just-love-him Our small group is taking some time off over the summer but we planned a couple summer BBQs together. We had a great time before the thunder/lightening and rain started! We missed Jonathon and Deanna though! http://www.h2os.org/archives/bydate/2008/07/11/small-group-bbq At the very last minute (Saturday night) we decided the boys could go to Firwood this week. We packed Sunday morning after church and they were registered and ready to go at 1pm on Sunday afternoon. The boys were SO excited. Caleb was a bit nervous about taking the swim ... http://www.h2os.org/archives/bydate/2008/06/30/camp-firwood