Pumpkin Patch with Kenzie, Mason, Lauren, Alyssa and exchange students – October 25, 2008
Randy’s 50th Birthday
We had a great celebration as Randy turned 50. Click on the picture to see a bunch more.
We sold the boat
Randy beside Tesoro
After a FANTASTIC summer sailing aboard Tesoro, we sold her in September. I know many people are shocked, but it was time. We sailed somewhere around 40 times, with probably over 150 people enjoying the time with us. Thank you to all who shared our adventures aboard that wonderful sailboat.
Summer was awesome!
We had many outings on Tesoro (somewhere around 40). We haven’t even counted how many people we were able to share
it with, but it would be a big number.
Jankel, Venita, Tyler and Tanner spent about 10 days with us. We had so much fun, including:
- Bicycling from Orting to South Prairie
- Seattle, including Pacific Science Center and a Mariners game
- Ladies and kids to the zoo; Men golfing
- Visiting Kyle’s “office” and getting a close up tour of the C-17
- 3rd of July at Susie’s in Poulsbo, including fireworks
- 4th of July on Tesoro all day, including air show, sailing, sightseeing and fireworks
- Tall Ships Festival in Tacoma
- Averill family reunion at Julie’s was fantastic. So many family members that we don’t see often enough.
- Reunion of so many friends from Edgewood Community Church.
- Quick visit with Mike and Sandi, including a fun trip to Mount Rainier.
Foster Parents
We have our license as Foster Parents, but have decided not to take any placements immediately. With Sary-Jo’s employment change, we’ll take kids for short-term only – at least during this school year. However, we are asking God’s guidance regarding future decisions, including possible adoption.
Sary-Jo’s job
With market difficulties at Weyerhaeuser, Sary-Jo took on additional hours this year. It’s a good financial decision and she is adapting well. However, we liked it better when she didn’t work so much.
Janel in Uganda
Janel led a team of college students from First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley on a mission trip to Uganda. She had been there the previous year, but this time was different because of her leadership responsibilities. We’re grateful that, in addition to her work there, she remembered to take lots of pictures. Click on this adorable picture to see many more.
Sarah & Kyle – Eurotrip 2008
Sarah and Kyle went to Europe and visited several exchange students of yesteryear. They also did a pretty good job of truly understanding why beer is such an important element of Belgian culture. They also met up with Janel and Ryan in Paris, as Janel and Ryan were returning from Uganda. Click on the picture to see many more.
4th of July
We spent the 4th of July on Tesoro with Jankel, Venita, Tyler, Tanner, Sarah and Kyle. We started with an air show over Commencement Bay, mixed in some sailing (and a bit of fishing). Then we had dinner in Gig Harbor before returning to the water for more sailing and a great fireworks show. What a day!!! Click on the picture to see more (many more)…
Airplane Tour
- Randy & Sary-Jo in the cockpit
Kyle arranged to take the family for a tour of his office. On July 3, we went out to a C-17. There was also a loadmaster giving his family a tour, so we got to see the cargo bay open. It was very interesting. Click on the picture to see more.