Beautiful Gig Harbor

One week ago today we were looking out over this view! I grew up spending a week or two each summer visiting my grandparents and my aunt and uncle who lived in this area. Thirty-five years ago there were not as many boats floating on the water and not as many marinas. The mountain looks about the same!

Here is a sunset on Mt. Rainer, as we viewed from my aunt's front deck on Saturday evening.

My Aunt Wilma hosted us for our weekend trip to Washington and we sure enjoyed our time with her!

Joel and Melinda

We celebrated this weekend with Melinda and Joel as they married in Sequim, Washington.

This young lady and I had many fun, growing days as she spent her ninth grade and part of her junior year living at my home.

What do four young boys talk about in the middle of a wedding ceremony?

Four of these five young ladies were teenagers, struggling with life issues, about ten years ago in my middle school classroom.

Let the fun begin!

Lukas Todd joins the family

Hey who's the new guy? Big Brother Shane has welcomed his little brother Lukas Todd into the family. Lukas was born in India on Sunday, August 31, 2008! 8 lbs, 4 oz., 20 and ¼ inches long.