Happy, happy birthday, Brandon!!!
a week late...but better then never!
Don't worry I wished him a happy birthday on his birthday :)
And yes, he is not pleased in this picture...because he hates when I take photos in restaurants! haha!the deur's
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
A weekend in Portland
Well, we hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! We sure did...we went to Portland Friday morning through Sunday and had a blast. Above are some of the adventures...
tree lighting
being excited about the tree lighting
eating...lots of yummy food!
beer for Brandon
Portland sculptures :)Thursday, November 24, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Time to Share
Hello! I thought I was getting better about updating but I think a couple times a month is the best I can do! I really admire those who can update blogs, journals, diaries everyday...its amazing!
I have some fun things to share!
One: the Washington Deurs (for some reason its fun to give yourself a label) have been in the Pacific Northwest for 4 years! Yep! Brandon hit 4 years on the 6th and I was on the 8th. Crazy to think we have lived out here for this long already...quick recap: moved in November 2007, lived in Renton, found new jobs, still lived in Renton (why did we live there for so long?), i found another new job, finally moved to Eastlake apt #1 after 2 years in renton, discussed how awesome living IN Seattle is, moved to Eastlake apt #2....
Two: I have another new job...makes me sound a bit fickle...but anyways... I am still working at the Firm (I am calling my place of employment the firm due to the fact if I mention their name online it causes compliance issues and whatnot). So yeah, I am working at the firm three days a week and am working at church as the youth ministries coordinator. In august I took over the position as the interim person and applied for the position :) I was just officially hired last week! Woot woot! Its been a great change of pace and I love working with the JH and HS. They are a breath of fresh air and just plain good fun!
Three: Brandon is cooking his first turkey today! For the HS...we are having a HSYG Thanksgiving feast :) Hoping the turkey is good....
Four: We are going to Michigan/Illinois after Christmas!! So excited already!!! :)
Friday, November 4, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
thoughts
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help
you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Thoughts on Fall....
Fall has definitely arrived in Seattle.I have mixed thoughts regarding fall. Back in Michigan it meant that winter was coming and snowy cold weather was approaching. Here is Seattle it means rain and clouds that lead to more rain and more clouds. Not much to look forward too. I love all the changing colors and the crisp cool weather....football watching, candy corn and sweater weather. But once the leaves have fallen and the rain has be drizzling for a couple of weeks the cold, winter weather is here. Snow isn't guaranteed here, and Christmas lights look silly with rain instead of snow. The weather isn't super cold but it definitely is not pleasant.
So here's to the good part of fall...I am hoping it lasts....a long time!
loads of peppers at the farmer's market
dried flowers things??
beans :)
flowers :)
candy corn...yum!
Friday, October 7, 2011
Auction Dinner: Take 2
Auction Dinner....good food!
Once again, Brandon amazed with wonderfully yummy food. The dinner went smoothly and was definitely enjoyed by all.
The menu:
Bone Marrow & Parsley Salad
Caprese Salad
Gnocchi
Short Ribs with Celery Duo
Chocolate Tart
Farmer's Market Peach Tart
Yummy :)
Thanks to R for his awesome help in the kitchen that day!
Thursday, September 22, 2011
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