New Job Adventure

Soon I will be starting on a new job adventure. Friday March 6 at noon, marks the end of my time at Juvenile Probation and Monday, March 9 at 8:00 a.m. I begin my new job as the Administrative Assistant to the Police Chief in Wapato.

I am super excited to start this new chapter in my career.

Spokane Weekend!

Dave and I were privileged to spend a weekend in Spokane from Feb 12-15th and we had a great time. Dave attended the annual MENC Conference (Music Educators). I relaxed and shopped and enjoyed Spokane.

Here is a peek at the fun we had:

We stayed at a great hotel called the Davenport. The hotel was beautiful and top notch all the way.

They have turn down service and complimentary peanut brittle - the peanut brittle was YUMMY!!

Dave spoiled me for Valentines Day! I went to the Spa in the Davenport on Friday for a head, neck & shoulder massage and a pedicure and thought that was my valentine, but then Dave surprised me with a beautiful rose and an awesome Davenport Souvenir. I got him 2 tops and some of the famous Davenport Candy.

They had a town car available to take you to venues around the hotel, and we took a town car to dinner both Friday and Saturday night. If you squint you can see the town car behind us! The driver wasn't joking when he said he was not a very good cameraman! :)

Dave and I went to dinner at the Italian Kitchen for Valentines Day! If you are ever in Spokane we highly recommend it. This is a picture of us in front of the Fountain in the Davenport Hotel Lobby in our Valentines Day outfits.

Corey loved sleeping on both of the queen size beds in the room - she bed hopped for each nap.

In between naps, she found many adventures around the hotel room to explore.

We didn't get to see much tourist type stuff in Spokane, so we hope to go back sometime and check out the sites! There was tons to do!

Hello Chevy Aveo

Dave and I got a new car today. After test driving many different options, we decided to go with a 2005 Chevy Aveo.

It had the right price, great gas economy and its a fun color. We feel good about our purchase and Dave is most excited to own another Chevrolet!

Goodbye Nissan!

It is a sad day when you must say goodbye to the first car you bought yourself. Dave was in a car accident last night and thankfully he is okay. So I guess we will be shopping for a new car once all the insurance business is dealt with.

Birthday Madness

I have often reflected on the statement, You can't pick your family - but with in laws, you kind of can. Over the years I have discovered how grateful I am both for the family I couldn't choose and the family I did choose by marrying Dave.

We recently had a chance to visit with our extended family on the Stiner side for a double birthday bash which was a lot of fun.

I was able to convince Dave this was not the best hairdo to celebrate the birthday's... I think he was channeling the guy from Pirates of the Caribbean, luckily he laughed and made it normal!!

The kids had a Pirate Party, and Myka had an adorable Pink Pirate Theme Cake:

Jeremiah did a more traditional pirate theme and had yummy brownies rather then a traditional cake:After the party was over Ryker drove us all home! :)