So life has been flying by this summer and so many times i've thought about an update post but it seems to never actually make it up here. Since i've been sick the past few days i've had plenty of time to do stuff on the internet.

   I have had a wonderfully amazing summer with Ben. He was able to get off all weekends so we could hang out. Exciting adventures we went to Mt. Rainer (everyone got a little sunburned), we drank a lot of coffee while hanging out in some new coffee spots, saw several movies (Borne and Simpson most recently), watched all the Offices we owned, went to a Mariners game (they won finally in the 12th), hung out with my small group of friends, went to a cd release party for a latino band, lots of walks and were able to fellowship on Sundays and hang with my family. He's on his way back to school on Friday. I'm excited for him because camp has not been a walk in the park now he will finally have some free time and a less hectic schedule but sad all at the same time because it means he's now a plane ride away.

  I pulled off a BBQ i had been dreading doing all summer on Friday the 4th of August for my dad's office. It was supposed to be for 100 people however I think it was closer to 130-145. Big difference. It went off pretty well considering I have never done anything like that on my own. There are things i would change for next time but overall i think it went off nicely. Would i rush out and do it again? I'm torn part of me says yes so i can just show what else i can do and part of me says no its too much work!

  Speaking of work....i'm looking (again) more seriously in the city. I've had a fun summer watching little Henry (almost 4) and his sister (8 months) for 3 mornings a week. As well as odd jobs house-sitting or helping out here and there. The cooking school thing never panned out i just think they weren't busy enough to hire me on.

  Derek (20 in November) is getting ready to move to sunny CA in the beginning of September. I"m really excited for him but sad to see him go so far away. I wonder if he'll ever come back. He is going to pursue his skateboarding full time and get some work to support himself. I am just praying he can be a witness to a world i have no clue about. It was a tough decision for him to not do the photography program but he can always do it next year.

  Devon (22 in October) is in desperate need of prayer. His heart has not changed and he is still blinded. Currently he is working at a local diner serving/bussing and hoping to get a job with his old martial arts instructor. We shall see.

  So that's a brief update...i have been putting up a lot of pictures but most of them are on facebook....so join if you aren't:)