December 8, 2008 - Decorating Gingerbread Houses.....Again

Yes, I decorated gingerbread houses again. This time I did it with

two foster kids that I represent. They were so creative!

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Isn't this great?

It took this kiddo awhile to get started, but it turned out beautifully!

December 12, 2008 - A Blustery Friday

The view at Cape Foulweather.

The cute little visitor's center perched on the edge of a cliff.

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I had court over in Lincoln County this morning. It was a storm watcher's dream because it was so rainy and blustery. I decided to take 10 minutes and stop at Cape Foulweather in order to feel the power of mother nature. Ever since Barb's passing I have been trying to take the time to see the beauty that surrounds me. It was awesome! The wind was gusting to 70 miles per hour and I felt like I was going to blow over the cliff. If you've never been I highly recommend it.

December 5, 2008 - Kids' Christmas Party

Thanks to everyone who came to my first annual Christmas party!

From the left: Sam being held by Amy, John, Jay, Dylan, Brooke being held by Anika, Bailey with Molly B., and Brett with Molly L.

From the left: Jay, John, Charlie, Sam (laying on the carpet), Dylan, Bailey, Brooke and Brett.

From the left: Charlie, Jay, John, Dylan, Brooke, Bailey and Brett.

Anika and her mini-me Brooke.

Amy showing us all her Christmas spirit.

November 27-30 - Thanksgiving Weekend at the Beach Continued

Waves crashing and drenching everything and everyone (including me) - Depot Bay.
A tired sea lion leans against a pole for support - Newport.

A sea lion sunning himself - Newport.

The view from my grandparents old home. You can see "our" beach from here (it's that piece of land sticking out into the bay).

A happy Sadie at the beach - Waldport.

November 27-30 - Thanksgiving Weekend at the Beach

Zoe at the beach
Dad walking at "our" beach in Bayshore (Waldport).

Sadie retrieving yet another ball.

Will, Diana, dad and mom at Nye Beach in Newport.

The view from the hotel in Newport.

November 14, 2008 - The Zonta Auction

I took my parents to the annual Zonta auction. I almost gave my mom several heart attacks because I kept bidding on items. At one point she kept my hand down so I couldn't bid any more. I ended up being outbid on everything, but I'd like to think that I earned Zonta a few extra hundred dollars by upping the ante.

I am on the board of directors for the Zonta Service Foundation of Corvallis. The purpose of the service foundation is to work for the improvement of the legal, economic, educational, and professional status of women, and the legal, economic, and educational status of children.

November 7, 2008 - Mom and Dad's Birthday Party

"I'm stinking rich!"

Mom making fun of dad for not blowing out all of the candles on his side of the cake.

Mom and Dad laughing at Diana dancing.