I always seem to see this when I'm strongly feeling the presence of Jesus! And I really was this day and not just because of the sunny, stunning beauty! I had just e-mailed some of you to share with me in my walk-a-thon with Care Net that I'm doing tomorrow. Even before I left the responses were coming in and it really filled my heart with joy and love for all of the wonderful family and friends I have been blessed with! Thank you all for being my friends and know that I really do think of you all and pray for you too. And I always take you along with me on my adventures! I love you!

If you've ever gotten a post card from me from up here it's probably of this view...........Just stunning!

The misty, mossy falls and a rainbow too! It always makes me smile and think of God's promises..........What a day to remember!

Yesterday was just amazing! It was the first sunny day in awhile and we headed up for a little hike to Sol Duc waterfall. It was just incredibly gorgeous and uplifting to be there! We scouted out the area and will be camping there very soon! There are hot springs there; a gorgeous campground; cabins; a lodge and tons of hiking trails and fishing holes! Something for everyone so get up here and come with us y'all!

Last weekend was the 113th Irrigation Festival in Sequim. We went to a carnival, parade and logging show where we saw this adorable baby donkey. Oh my God! She was so soft and cute! It was fun watching all the logging competitions like you see on TV and checking out all the characters!

We picnicked inside because it was so cold outside.........If you haven't been on a picnic lately, do yourself a favor and just go on one! Usually we're outside and it just feels really great and relaxing! I love picnics!

A few weeks ago we drove up to Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic National Park so that Bobus could see the panoramic and stunning views! There was so much snow there and Nonnie and Cassidy built yet another snow-woman!

Just couldn't stop clicking on this day............

Spring has sprung!

My favorite gardening buddies! We had such a wonderful time this day! It has been a LONG winter and we really needed this sunshine and to see that spring really is here!

Uncle Bobus is such a joy! He is so like my father and is always clowning around just as my dad would have!

I just know Opa was looking down and smiling at his girls in the "Toolpins" ! He loved tulips and he loved red and of course he loved us with all his heart! You never quit missing your parents when they are gone..........but you can take them along with you on your journey.

WOW!!! No commentary necessary..........

This is the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival that goes on for the entire month of April. It is absolutely amazing to see all these tulips growing so abundantly in the fields! I've never timed it right to see this in Holland, so I was so excited to see it here!

The next day the snow is gone and our snow-woman is getting really skinny!

A little freak snow storm in mid-April............Seems like the whole world is experiencing some extreme weather and Washington is no exception! Our bulbs were blooming and then came this storm! We made the most of it though and sledded in the slush and built a snow-woman amongst the dandelions!

Wallpaper sucks!!! And so does sheet rocking! We're so happy to see this ugly mess go, though! This is the downstairs basement apartment that we're re-doing. It's really looking good now and we are jamming to get our house on the market so that we can downsize and live in peace.

We're finally back online after unplugging for weeks to remodel our downstairs............and it's the Cassidy & Sierra Show in full swing! Look at Sierra's eyes........he's saying, "What you talkin' about Willis???" Ha ha ha!

Happy Spring!!!! We're SO excited to play in the sun and dig in the dirt!! Lois is a TRUE gardener.........we laugh all the time about losing hours outside digging and picking with our ARSES up in the air!!!! Cassidy always asks me if I like being dirty and when I say YES she wipes her hands on me! Hahahahaha!!!

Uncle Bobus teaches Cassidy how to paint/recycle an old kitchen cabinet. We're having a great time! It's a breath of fresh air having Bobus here! (Not to mention it really feels more than ever like my dad is here too!)

Happy Easter everyone! Cassidy strikes a pose with goodies Auntie Marla sent and beautiful tulips from Nonnie. (She loves this Marla! Thanx buddy and can't wait to color eggs with you again in the future!!!)

This is just funny because it shows how very much Bates wants to move in to his gorgeous new home! The house isn't done, but he's organized and in his closet........brief case and all!!!!

Bagels and coffee and bird/flower watching, anyone??? Lois and Bates are so excited to just veg-out in this room!!!

A view of the great room when you enter from the front door. Straight ahead is the awesome green room.....

Bates and Lois' home is getting the finishing touches! It is just GORGEOUS!! This is the amazing fireplace made of soap stone from Finland......the floor is hickory and the ceiling tongue and groove pine and the windows to the right are vintage recycle and really cool......they are being trimmed "Karen-style" with slate.......so pretty!

This was Auntie Jenny's last night...........she got to stare at Cassidy over great Italian food and red wine.........we shed a few tears in our vino over that sad truth!!! I hate living so far from my friends! Life feels so short and I miss you so much and look forward to a change coming...........

I miss you Auntie Jenny!!!.......I'm all minty fresh and ready for my good-night kiss! Where is your sweet Merlot breath???? You come back here!

My favorite picture from Auntie Jenny's visit!!! We girls headed to the Seattle Aquarium while the guys headed to the pub.......hahaha!!

We never get sick of the fresh abundance at Pike's Place Market in Seattle. We took the ferry across and hoofed it all day around the city for Jenny's last day. We still don't know how in the heck one week of vacation goes so fast yet one day of work pokes along so slow..............hmmmm........

The daffodils are in full bloom at Pike's Place..........

Jenny and Don scramble to pay the chocolate-fix lady...........Yummy! (Remember this booth, Marla????)

What is a trip to Pike's Market without a stop for sweets??? Of course Cassidy picks the one with all the sprinkles.

Jenny teaches Cassidy her "way cool" moves and was amazed to find that Cassidy does the same little mini clap that she has done for years! Too funny!

Cassidy's mantra,"I can do it ALL BY MYSELF!!!!!" (And she can..........)

Nature Girl strikes again!!!!!

Cassidy takes Auntie Jenny to her favorite waterfall.

A swing with a view............Cassidy loves to tell us to "push a BIG one!!!!!"

Girl stuff...........swappin' secrets in the great outdoors!

Girls at play............

Yeah!!! Aunie Jenny is here! Cassidy showed her her own private playground today and Jenny showed her how to make a peace sign!

It's getting there..........the siding is all up and the guys are working indoors now.......Yeehaw!

Bill and Bob did a really beautiful job on the guest bath shower..........Bill really complimented Bob on his cuts.

The great room and kitchen ceiling are all done in tongue & groove pine........it's really stunning!

Lois' awesome kitchen is getting the finishing touches...........Their house is just gorgeous!!!! We're so excited for them! And it is just so cool that their son and my brother are helping build it!

With Bob here we are finally able to finish the basement of our home. It is looking really great with the ceiling finished. These guys are working their butts off all week building Bates and Lois' house, then working on ours on the weekend. Bob re-wired all the electrical in this room. Great job hard working dudes!!!!

Cassidy and her Nonnie hiking in the woods by our house.

Sleeping angel..........Cassidy slept right through lunch this afternoon. I think she's dreaming about Auntie Jenny WHO IS COMING TO VISIT IN MARCH!!!!! We're so excited and we can't wait!!!!!

A soggy, winter walk on the beach in Port Townsend, WA...........we didn't get any real good walks in while mom was here but we did do my Yoga tape twice! For years I've been wanting to get into yoga and it is awesome! My spine feels better than it has felt in years! There truely is something to stretching out!!! I'm a believer!

Nothin' cuter than a little naked booten...........You can take the girl outta Vegas, but you can't take Vegas outta the girl! If left to dress herself, Cassidy chooses the butt-floss look.......Nonnies headband! Then she dances around the room and cracks us all up! Too cute!!!

Sassy and Daddy getting wacky! Does everyone want a little, sassy shirt like Cassidy's, or what???