We have had a busy month of July. In 9days we had 2 baby showers, 1 bridal shower, 3 birthdays, and a family reunion. And of course all the normal summer events. Walks around the neighborhood, BBQ's, and hanging out with family and friends.
Back for another house update. This week is the Formal Living and Dining Rm. Also known as Matt's TV room. He wanted somewhere in the house he could watch non Disney channel.
And After
While we were in Lebanon over the 4th I saw an unusual site in a parking lot.
Not only do you rarely see these unless at your grandparents house or in a library, but the internet has made this item virtually not needed.
Yes those are encyclopedias. I couldn't resist a picture. This made me think of the friends episode where and encyclopedia salesmen comes to Joey's door. After much convincing on the salesmens part he decidedes he needs them but can only afford one book. He talks about all topics starting with this letter trying to impress his friends. I couldn't help but laugh and wonder why this person was driving around with this car full.
I have had many requests to see updated pictures of our house since we have made so many changes. We are slowly finishing one room at a time. Here is a glimpse. I will be posting new rooms over the next few weeks. Come back to see more.
The Bathrooms- The first is our downstairs half bath. It had horrid linoleum and badly painted dark red walls.
Our 4th started the week before the actual holiday. We went on our annual camping trip with my family to Newport. Some how we never did actually make it to the beach. Their was a playground right next to our camping site with a sandbox. Madison and Haley spent most of their days their. She got to ride her first bike as well. We were able to borrow a great trike from our friend Mandy to try. We just bought our own this week.
We were very excited to have at our new house LOTS of strawberry plants. Some are knee high. They have been producing lots of juicy berries for us(multiple mixing bowls full each time we pick). I have made 3 batches of freezer jam, frozen berries, given some away, and of course eaten many. Madison calls them Mimi's.(Yummies) She will eat as many as we will let her. She goes straight to the plants as soon as she is outside.
We have also since living here found that we have an apple & cherry tree, and raspberries. Soon we will have veggies coming from our garden as well. I never thought I would enjoy growing our own food so much. I am not even minding the weeding so far. 
I know I have been slacking the last 2 months in blogging so here is my catch up post.
I dont expect you to watch all the slide shows, here they are anyways.
In May we spent Memorial Day Weekend in Seattle with Matt's family. We go every year and see an outdoor play. This year it was Beauty and the Beast. We were hoping Madison would take a nap in the ergo carrier before the play but she never fell asleep. She watched the whole 2hr play. What a trooper. We also visited Pike St Market.
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