Trip from Portland to Spokane

Traveled back from Portland, OR to Spokane, WA, and decided to take a few pictures along the way. Turned my 5 and 1/2 hour trip into an 8 hour trip.

Visit to Reed and Heather's Home in Portland Oregon

I took a break from working on the house and went to Reed and Heather's for the weekend. We went to the Washington County Fair. Abigail had a great time petting the animals and riding the rides.

Additional Construction Update

The railing for the deck is being installed and the counter tops are also being installed today and tomorrow. The finish woodwork has been completed and the finish painting is to be completed soon. Carpet was picked up today and will be installed shortly.

Home Construction

Now that I am in Spokane, WA I will be able to monitor the construction of the home a little closer. Attached are a few photos of the home under construction.

The Trip West

Suzanne and I traveled to Utah on 20/21 June 2008. We drove 13 hours and 840 miles the first day, and stayed in Bittendorf, Iowa the first night -- it is across the river from Moline, and Rock Island Ilinois. The next day we drone 1,240 miles in 18 and 1/2 hours. I will never do that again --ugh!!!! We rested up for a couple of days and visited with family and friends. I left for Spokane, WA the 25th of June 2008. It took 11 hours for the 780 miles.

Suzanne Graduates from Loudoun County High School

Suzanne graduated from Loudoun County High School on 19 June 2008. The graduation was held at 9 am, and it lasted till 11 am. It was a beautiful sunny day -- perfect for a ceremony that was held outside in front of the school. Suzanne finished her Senior year with a 3.82 GPA for the year 2007/8, and a 3.49 for her tenure at LCHS. We are proud of her accomplishments and for doing so well her senior year -- especially with everything that was going on this year.

Loudoun County Athletic Booster Awards Picnic

Suzanne and I attended the Loudoun County Athletic Booster Awards Picnic last night, 11 June 2008, at 5:30 pm. There were games for an hour and then we ate hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken, and pork bar-b-que with all the fixins. They announced the male and female athletes of the year, and the scholarships for male and female athletes. Suzanne was nominated by her swim coach for the female athlete of the year award and athletic scholarship, but she didn't get the award, or scholarship. Competition was very tough. We are very proud of her accomplishments this year in swimming. She took 6th and 9th in the state in breast stroke and free style respectively.