Enjoying a brew at Westport Brewery, Nothing like a cold beer on a sunny day

Ready for another Brewsky

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Fred turn the big 60 this past week, we started out his celebration with a dinner with Nathan and Erika Thayer on his birthday, and continued the birthday with a trip to Ocean shores, with a stop at St Michelle Winery, Rules house, and a round trip around the Olympic Peninsula, on the way home.  Weather was great, hit a winery and brewery while on the Peninsula and the Irish Pub in Ocean Shores, Fred was one happy camper.  We are looking forward to our cruise in December to finish off his 60th celebration.

Fred's 60th Birthday

 

Thanks to Aidan, Fred has a special hat.  Happy Fred, a new beer to try. Thanks Nathan and Erika

 

 

Enjoying his 60th

Nat and Ericka Thayer

Start to Scott and Megan's Quilt

Finished Quilt

This summer has been really busy, The Thayer's have moved to Bainbridge island, and we have had some great weekend visits, plus Mary Longaker has been in the Evergreen state for a visit.

We have took a very fast trip to CA for Ben and Sarah's Landry wedding in July, here are a few of the Cousins at the wedding, Great picture of them.

Dalton enjoying his Birthday cake.

Material Girls on the ferry to do Quilt Shop Hop. WE went from Lynden WA to Portland.

The Seattle Aquarium

IT has been Ages since I have done any blogging.  I have been busy with studying for my IRS exam, meeting with the Material Girls and the HR Quilt Blockers, and job searching.  Best you up to date. 

May 2012 10 on 10

 Well I am back to posting on my blog, I have been on sabbatical due to working two jobs until February, and then working full time for HR Block.  Tax Season is fast pace at times and what an eye opener to what PEAK really means.  I am doing some serious studying to prepare for the Tax Exam required by the IRS, and also for Tax Specialist 1 and 2, plus applying for a job now that tax season is over.  I have met a great group of people at HR Block, and have joined the quilters group.  I still get together with the Material Girls and work on projects and gossip.  I feel like I am back in Australia with ladies that enjoy the crafts.  

 Crafty project in progress

Time for cooking

in the crock pot

Stew with lots of veggies.

HR Blockers Gals 

Shelly and Marilyn

Kathy hard at work.

Marilyn Pressing the seams

Shelly and Marguerite getting ready for lunch.

Sandy doing some handwork.

Nap after hard day at the office.

Waiting to be let in for Dinner.

Jan 10 on 10 2012

A real tax pro

Great art work Lulu

Smoothie, yummers

Morning inspirations

More great art

Shavela enjoying one of  my peanut butter cookies

Decisions decisions

Snack

Lunch

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