Big Sister, Middle Mister & Baby Sister

Monday, July 1, 2019

Chelan weekend

Desert Canyon Golf

Then off to Karma, our favorite winery.

The kids actually had fun too.

Slidewaters in Chelan

Purple haze and the speed slides were the favorites of the day.

Seriously can't beat the view of the lake, it's our kids favorite water park

Wyatt, so tired

Living our best life

Can't wait to go back next year!

Farragut State Park

A few weekends ago we camped at Farragut State park in Idaho. It was beautiful.

These girls loved every moment.

Our yearly friend reunion

Hike to Lake Pend Oreille

Camp fire glow stick dance party

The bike gang

Foil boy scout dinners

Donald's extra long roasting stick

A great time was had by all.

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Coeur d'Alene Half Marathon

My Sister and Evie came to visit and made our long holiday weekend extra special.

My sis and I ran the Coeur d'Alene half marathon for the second time. We ran it together two years ago, which was my very first half. I was scared to run it again because I wanted to PR but wasn't sure I could do it. Running has been a challenge and it seemed like I couldn't break through a speed and strength rut and I didn't want to be disappointed in myself. But I guess it's good to be scared. It means I'm doing something I've never done before and I might fail. If I show up anyway and put myself out there I might just be surprised. And I ran the fastest half I've ever run by 6 whole minutes! I just never know what I'll accomplish unless I try. We had such a fun weekend on top of the race, I didn't want the weekend to end. Love my Sis and Miss Evie.

Brad had a great race too, the course for the 10K was poorly marked so he ended up running a lot farther then planned but also a lot faster then he thought he could. Great job babe!

AMY SAMUELSON

Coeur d'Alene Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

HALF MARATHON

Bib Number	1122
HALF MARATHON	117 of 902
Gender Place	45 of 594
F 35-39	13 of 95
Gender	F
Age	38
Start Time	06:45:24
Elapsed	01:50:42
Pace	08:27 min/mile

Tacoma Weekend

Point Defiance Zoo with the cousins.

Thomas Rhett concert

For real, one of the most fun concerts ever.

About me

I am a working mama of three amazing children with a sweet husband that makes cookies with the kids while I'm at work and saves me cookie dough in the frig. In other words he's pretty darn awesome. We are lucky enough to have everything so I started this blog to record our blessings, preserve our memories, and remember the love we share.

Brad and I met at WSU forever ago and have been married 10 years. We have been through everything- college, jobs, promotions, weddings, vacations, babies, fixer-upper house, cat, dog, chickens, boats, trailers, losing my Momma, moving across the State, and countless ups and downs. We are living the dream, up all night with a screaming baby and scraping poop out of undies like it's no ones business. But I wouldn't want to do it with anyone else.

I think of myself as a too much kind of person. I feel too much, love too much, worry too much, and laugh too loud. I suspect I was born with an extra dose of sensitivity that I am learning to embrace as a quality. I'm obsessed with my babies, love my family something fierce, live to kiss my husband, be creative, and for long hot summers. I blog because my heart is overflowing and I may burst if I don't get it out. I miss my momma dearly and carry her in my heart always. I strive everyday to be a good person, happy, and appreciative.