aloha from kaua'i

I walked 60 miles.

Dawn, Jen, Tracy & Sarah

There are many reasons why I participated in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure this year.  One of them is Tracy, our team captain and a 3rd time cancer fighter.  Fueled by chemo, she was able to walk 16 miles between two of her treatments.  This woman will never give up and is a true inspiration!

Thank you again to everyone who made a donation or went on a walk or cheered me on!  I could not have done this without all of your love and support!

Olympic Peninsula

Mike and I spent Labor Day weekend on the Peninsula.  We went to the coast, hiked at Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National Park, checked out Forks and La Push, and Mike even skated at the parks in Port Angeles and Forks.  Thanks again to Jen and her family for inviting us to join them this year.  We had a great time!

I walk in 16 days!

I can't believe that there are just 16 days to go until the beginning of Seattle's Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure!  I still need to raise $1,000 so I can walk with TEAM TRACY.  If you would like to donate, please click on the pink icon to the right.  This is such an amazing cause that I feel very strongly about.  All the funds raised during this event are put towards breast cancer research and awareness projects.  A huge thank you to everyone who has donated or trained with me!  My life is full of amazing, loving and supportive people!

kayaking Lake Union

 Sleepless in Seattle houseboat

our view while we had a floating picnic

Fremont Bridge up for some boats

It Is Not Illegal...

To get this close to an orca, as long as you are standing on land.

Rachel & Ben

Rachel and Ben celebrated their first wedding anniversery with us here in WA.  We spent a day sight seeing in Seattle.  Highlights included the Ballard Locks, the Space Needle, the original Starbuck's and Pike Place Market.  And, of course, no trip to Seattle would be complete without a dinner at the Jolly Roger.  Then we packed up the cars with kayaks, the dog and lots of beverages and headed up to the San Juans.  We rented a sweet cabin on San Juan Island complete with a hot tub.  The highlight of our stay on the island was seeing a pod of orcas at Lime Kiln State Park.  Here are a few photos from our adventures....

Rachel and Ben at the top of the Needle.

Can you believe this was Ben's first time ever getting coffee at a Starbuck's? 

Hiking at Lime Kiln State Park.

Sherpa Ben carrying our picnic lunch.

Rachel and Ben on their kayaking tour.

Mike and I kayaking Garrison Bay and Westcott Bay.

On the ferry heading back home.

birthday full o' bouncing fun

Happy 3rd birthday, Oscar!

Thomas!

Bouncing!

Yes, there are kids in there.

Whee!

Bouncing with the birthday boy!

still here living life

Mike and I are still here.  We have just been living life.  Mike has been busy with a huge project at work that keeps him working at all hours of the the day, night and weekend.  I've been spending time with friends, cheering on the Sounders and gardening (we will wait and see how successful I am at that)!

Something else that will be keeping me busy in the next few months is the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure.  We are about 4 months away from this year's walk and I am in super fundraising mode!  Here we are last weekend at our first 3-Day yard sale.  We have another one coming up this Saturday in Shoreline.  Nollie and I will be starting our training walks very soon....guess I really need to get the store to buy some new shoes!  And check out the sweet 3-Day icon I put on the blog.  It will take you directly to Susan G. Komen where you can make a donation!