Memorial Day

Eric and I went over to the property for Memorial Day. The river was raging pretty hard as it usually does this time of year. The weather wasn't that great, but at least it didn't rain too much and there also weren't a whole lot of mosquitoes which is a nice change.

We did see some more wildlife on this trip. I took a small hike with Blue up Coyote Falls. I came across a rattle snake, but he started making noise before I got too close so it wasn't that big a deal. We saw the long horned sheep along side the road by Lake Entiat. And we also saw this little critter traveling up the road to Jim & Lynn's house when we went to go drop some rebar off. I think he is a prairie dog or something.


Eric and I went up to Silver Falls again to check it out and see how hard it was flowing. Eric only went a little ways up and then sat at one of the benches next to the waterfall. He sat with Blue and had a little snack while I hiked to the summit and then down the other side. The waterfall was going pretty strong and it was a very nice hike. Here are some pictures.

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NAIA National Champions - 10 Year Anniversary

Can you believe that it has already been 10 years since the Western Washington Softball team won the school's first National Championship in any sport.


It was the only championship for the school while competing in the NAIA. I do have to give a big congratulations to the women's crew team who have brought home not only 1, but 4 straight national championships since the move to NCAA Division II. I think it is such a great thing that the only programs in the school's history to win a national championship are two women's programs that receive little funding and scholarships. It just shows you that heart and desire can drive people to great things.

The girls and I had always planned on making it back to Oklahoma for our 10 year reunion to celebrate. But so many of us our beginning families and buying houses. Financially it was just not possible. So instead we got together and went to a Mariners game. We rented a suite down the left field line. It was amazing. Getting to see the game from the suite and all the added perks was great. But getting the chance to see everyone was what made it so amazing. A lot of people were able to make it there, and most of them brought their husbands or boyfriends, and some of them even brought their kids. I think there were 5 little future Vikings there, and also 1 that is on the way. It was so great to see everyone again. We had a lot of time to relive the old days. 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/9tUPB1N9Pcmj1kAn8

For those of you that don't know the whole story of our National Championship, I have posted a bunch of Pictures, as well as a video that I put together that tells you the whole story.

Champs!

Marshmallow Peep?

Pretty amazing how fast it can change from happy baby to drooling, crying baby. Maybe Eric is pinching her? Or maybe she feels a little bit like Ralphie from a Christmas Story?

https://photos.app.goo.gl/wdfKJRxCko2tQgmk6