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Mike and I are headed to a Mariners game tomorrow. We are getting on the bus at 6AM and heading to Seattle. After the game on the bus again and heading to Spokane. I have hardly watched the Mariners this year. I have been consumed with the Dodgers trying to catch the DBacks. Should be a fun time and maybe we will get to see a rare Mariner win! That would be the icing on the cake of a fun outing! Look for pics after the event!
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Monday, September 1, 2008
Precious Moments
Here are some more sweet memories with the Doolittle family. Ryland calls Mike, Papa. I don't think the plan is to change that. Steve D. goes by a special name that all his grandkids call him and Steve F. is grandpa and Mike is Papa. That is a good way to keep them all straight. Keri says whenever Ryland picks up the toy phones at home he calls Papa! Here they are spending some bonding time together. 
Whenever the Fuller girls are together there is bound to be some singing and music. Although Keri doesn't sing in front of people much she has a beautiful singing voice. Katie is a star for sure. They are getting Ryland in on the act. 
Now that is some SERIOUS singing!!! After the singing came a little tickling. I think a little one laughing is my favorite sound in the world. Click on the video to listen. You can pause the music to hear the video. Just scroll down to the player at the bottom of the page and click on pause.
Ryland has learned that the phone is for more than talking! You can watch videos over and over and over again! He even knows what to push to make the video play again!
Sunday morning after the singing, tickling, and video watching Keri and Katie took off to a wedding. Katie was helping Keri will the photography and also singing in the wedding. Ryland and I went to the toy store to check out the dinos. Of course we bought a couple of them. T-Rex and something else?? After that we went to Starbucks and Ryland got a muffin and I got coffee. This was the second time we had been to Starbucks together for a muffin and coffee. He now knows Starbucks as Bucks! I think we have started a tradition. Layne came over later in the day. Kristin was going to the same wedding. Ryland was asleep so Layne and I played race cars and waited for Ryland to wake up. When he did we took a walk around the block together. It is almost impossible to get a picture of the two of them where they are both looking at the camera and smiling. I tried! 
I think I took about 10 pictures while they were sitting on the curb. Maybe even more. Layne has a "cheese" smile that isn't really real as you can see. Smiles or not they are adorable. As we walked we collected sticks, pine cones, rocks, and more. They had many creative uses for these items. They even worked on learning the letters on the sewer covers. Jump on the "r", the "s" etc.
It was such a blessing to be with the grandkids and watch how they are become so close. I love every minute of it. I wish Finn were closer so he could join in on the fun! Another fabulous day!
Precious moments for sure!
Whenever the Fuller girls are together there is bound to be some singing and music. Although Keri doesn't sing in front of people much she has a beautiful singing voice. Katie is a star for sure. They are getting Ryland in on the act. 
Now that is some SERIOUS singing!!! After the singing came a little tickling. I think a little one laughing is my favorite sound in the world. Click on the video to listen. You can pause the music to hear the video. Just scroll down to the player at the bottom of the page and click on pause. Ryland has learned that the phone is for more than talking! You can watch videos over and over and over again! He even knows what to push to make the video play again!
Sunday morning after the singing, tickling, and video watching Keri and Katie took off to a wedding. Katie was helping Keri will the photography and also singing in the wedding. Ryland and I went to the toy store to check out the dinos. Of course we bought a couple of them. T-Rex and something else?? After that we went to Starbucks and Ryland got a muffin and I got coffee. This was the second time we had been to Starbucks together for a muffin and coffee. He now knows Starbucks as Bucks! I think we have started a tradition. Layne came over later in the day. Kristin was going to the same wedding. Ryland was asleep so Layne and I played race cars and waited for Ryland to wake up. When he did we took a walk around the block together. It is almost impossible to get a picture of the two of them where they are both looking at the camera and smiling. I tried! 
I think I took about 10 pictures while they were sitting on the curb. Maybe even more. Layne has a "cheese" smile that isn't really real as you can see. Smiles or not they are adorable. As we walked we collected sticks, pine cones, rocks, and more. They had many creative uses for these items. They even worked on learning the letters on the sewer covers. Jump on the "r", the "s" etc.
It was such a blessing to be with the grandkids and watch how they are become so close. I love every minute of it. I wish Finn were closer so he could join in on the fun! Another fabulous day!
Precious moments for sure!
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Phoenix to Spokane
Well, Keri and Ryland arrived late Thursday night. They missed the big storm in Phoenix and were able to get out of the airport. They were about 1/2 hour late. Not bad considering last time it was 4 hours late. Ryland has changed a lot! Not his looks so much but his activities and knowledge. He know a lot of colors!!! Even pink, gold, and yellow! Ryland found our basement this time. That is where I workout and he found the Nordic Track. He was fasinated with the handles of the Nordic Track. Click on the video below to see him at work!
We must have walked down the basement stairs ten times to swing the handles of the Nordic Track. It was a whole new adventure in the basement.
Of course, between the trips downstairs there was dancing!Click on the video to see some smooth moves!
Friday night we went out to Kristin's to take some pictures of Mike and I for Christmas cards. It's nice to have a professional photographer in the family. Thanks Keri! Layne's cousins were out there and there was a lot of running and playing in the fields.
Not only was there a lot of running there was some tree climbing too. Climbing trees a classic childhood activity!
Sometimes when you are only three it is easier to get up the tree than it is to get down the tree and you don't know what to do. Even though Layne asked for help and was a little scared she got down by herself. "I can do it." Great words!!! Her mom was close by just in case. 
Katie arrived Sat. and will be here until Sunday evening. Keri and Ryland leave on Monday morning! More pics to come!
We must have walked down the basement stairs ten times to swing the handles of the Nordic Track. It was a whole new adventure in the basement.
Of course, between the trips downstairs there was dancing!Click on the video to see some smooth moves!
Friday night we went out to Kristin's to take some pictures of Mike and I for Christmas cards. It's nice to have a professional photographer in the family. Thanks Keri! Layne's cousins were out there and there was a lot of running and playing in the fields.
Not only was there a lot of running there was some tree climbing too. Climbing trees a classic childhood activity!
Sometimes when you are only three it is easier to get up the tree than it is to get down the tree and you don't know what to do. Even though Layne asked for help and was a little scared she got down by herself. "I can do it." Great words!!! Her mom was close by just in case. 
Katie arrived Sat. and will be here until Sunday evening. Keri and Ryland leave on Monday morning! More pics to come!
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Thursday in Spokane
Well, today started with a project. Katie and I were testing our communication skills. We put together a shelving unit I bought Mike. Of course it wasn't as simple as just putting it together. We had to make a place for it in the garage. That was the challenge. Mike cleared out a few things and then the assembly got started. I lucked out on this project. Katie had helped a friend put the very same shelving unit together so she knocked it out in no time. Katie had to leave before we got the last unit done but I had no problem finishing. Then I decided to get some organizing done in the garage. That is no easy task when most of the stuff is used by your hubby. I picked up a bag of cement or tried to. It had been in the garage so long it was hardened but I didn't know that. Crash, right on my big toe! OUCH!! It is still throbbing. It was getting sort of cool in the garage so I took a glance at the clouds outside and they were getting black. Soon I heard thunder and it started to rain. Then...check these pictures out. Serious hail. I was trapped in the garage! Just kidding. 
I did get the garage a little more organized after I was done watching the hail. I can get my car in there now. The rest of the day was pretty ordinary. We had rain off and on with some thunder and lightening too. Mike and I planned to go to the Spokane Indians game in the evening and we were beginning to wonder if there would be a game. The game was rain free. We stayed for every minute of the ball game. 
As the skies started clearing we were treated to one of God's promises! Check this out!
If you have never been to a Spokane Indians game let me tell you there is a lot of activity between innings. Lots of contests. Tonight there was a puzzle building contest, a golf ball chipping contest, and a remote car contest!
Oh yes, it was rally towel night too. Click on the video to see the towels in action.
This lady didn't let all the activity distract her. She kept score the whole game. She loves baseball you can tell!
This is the guy I sat next too. He was a wild man but that is why I love him. Never a dull moment.
There are even things to do on the concourse at the stadium. You can test your throwing arm or do a little shopping. If you throw the fastest in your age group at the pitching area you win a ticket to an Indians game. "The girls" did that a lot when they were younger and won a lot of tickets. There was no prize for being the best shopper. Darn!
Oh yes, there was a baseball game to watch too. 
The Indians won 7 to 6!
Mike and I both have good memories at this ball park. Of course, this is where we had Keri and Mark's engagement party. What a great place for a party. We were able to play softball and BBQ thanks to Mark's brother-in-law. Mike played baseball in high school at this field in the city championships. This is what he shared with me tonight. There were two outs, bases were loaded and Mike hit a triple off the right center field wall to clear the bases and win the game. That had to be very exciting. Wish I would have seen it. My memories are of taking "the girls" to the Indians games when they were young. They all took their gloves just in case they had the opportunity to catch a fly ball. They watched every foul ball!!! After the game they would lean over the Indians dugout and get players to autograph their gloves! Fun! I really love going to baseball games. Tonight when we sang, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" and we got to the line that says, "I don't care if I ever get back" I thought that is the truth!
I did get the garage a little more organized after I was done watching the hail. I can get my car in there now. The rest of the day was pretty ordinary. We had rain off and on with some thunder and lightening too. Mike and I planned to go to the Spokane Indians game in the evening and we were beginning to wonder if there would be a game. The game was rain free. We stayed for every minute of the ball game. 
As the skies started clearing we were treated to one of God's promises! Check this out!
If you have never been to a Spokane Indians game let me tell you there is a lot of activity between innings. Lots of contests. Tonight there was a puzzle building contest, a golf ball chipping contest, and a remote car contest!
Oh yes, it was rally towel night too. Click on the video to see the towels in action. This lady didn't let all the activity distract her. She kept score the whole game. She loves baseball you can tell!
This is the guy I sat next too. He was a wild man but that is why I love him. Never a dull moment.
There are even things to do on the concourse at the stadium. You can test your throwing arm or do a little shopping. If you throw the fastest in your age group at the pitching area you win a ticket to an Indians game. "The girls" did that a lot when they were younger and won a lot of tickets. There was no prize for being the best shopper. Darn!
Oh yes, there was a baseball game to watch too. 
The Indians won 7 to 6!
Mike and I both have good memories at this ball park. Of course, this is where we had Keri and Mark's engagement party. What a great place for a party. We were able to play softball and BBQ thanks to Mark's brother-in-law. Mike played baseball in high school at this field in the city championships. This is what he shared with me tonight. There were two outs, bases were loaded and Mike hit a triple off the right center field wall to clear the bases and win the game. That had to be very exciting. Wish I would have seen it. My memories are of taking "the girls" to the Indians games when they were young. They all took their gloves just in case they had the opportunity to catch a fly ball. They watched every foul ball!!! After the game they would lean over the Indians dugout and get players to autograph their gloves! Fun! I really love going to baseball games. Tonight when we sang, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" and we got to the line that says, "I don't care if I ever get back" I thought that is the truth!
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Hot Ride To Priest Lake
The temperature was supposed to get to about 98 degrees today. Some say that is too hot for a motorcycle ride. Not Mike and Jackie! We are tough as nails! I wanted to take this ride because last fall Mike, Shelly, Jim and I took the same ride. It was October and I have now named that ride "The Frozen Ride." I have never been so cold in my life. I wanted to do the same thing but be warm. Well, I was warm!!! The wheels started rolling about 9:30 AM. We met John and Arnie about 10:00. We headed north to Priest Lake, Idaho. It was about 100 miles to our lunch spot, Hills Resort. We took back roads as usual as far as we could. It was a beautiful ride. We arrived at the lake safe and sound. It was really getting warm. We ate lunch at the resort. We ate burgers, steak wraps, salad, fries, and more. We had a great view of the lake. Here are the boys and Jackie at the resort! Pretty serious group don't you think!
I was standing near the lake taking this picture. It is the resort/restaurant! Absolutely beautiful.
I brought my bathing suit thinking I would want to get in the water. Well, I really didn't want to take the time to put my suit on so I just splashed around in the water. Lake water is usually pretty cold but it was just right for splashing. It seemed to be getting a lot warmer outside.
I took some pictures of the boat slips and the lake. I live in a really great place. Beautiful lakes are everywhere. This is just one of many.
Check out this little toy that was sitting on the shore of the lake! OK, now it is just hot! Does it look hot in the pictures? 
After some picture taking and water splashing Arnie and John decided to head home. We were headed out a few minutes later I thought. Mike saw someone he knew that was putting this fast, fast boat in the water. Mike was talking to his friend and I headed back to the motorcycles. It is really just hot now. I hear someone shouting Jackie! Jackie! It was Mike wanting me to take a boat ride. I don't like riding in boats so I declined. I don't feel good after I race around in the bouncy water and I just really don't like boat riding. I will take a canoe anytime! I was eventually persuaded? to go! Just as I thought I am not a boat person. One time Mike said look at the lake, it is so pretty. My eyes were closed! :-) We got up to 50 MPH in that boat. That isn't top speed for the machine either. Not fun for Jackie! It is amazing how 20 minutes can seem like 2 hours when you are not having a good time.
Next was the drive home. Have I mentioned it was hot? I wanted to be warmer than I was on "The Frozen Ride" and I got what I wanted. I had to get all my gear on! All the gear all the time. That is me. I have a mess jacket and mesh pants so the air goes through them, thankfully. That helps a lot! I just wanted to take the fast track home. It was about 3:30 at this point. We didn't take any back roads on the way home. As I turned on to Francis Ave about a mile from my house I saw the temperature. 100 degrees! I am sort of thinking that 100 degress might be too hot for a motorcycle ride now! I think I will name this ride "The Way Too Hot Ride."
I was standing near the lake taking this picture. It is the resort/restaurant! Absolutely beautiful.
I brought my bathing suit thinking I would want to get in the water. Well, I really didn't want to take the time to put my suit on so I just splashed around in the water. Lake water is usually pretty cold but it was just right for splashing. It seemed to be getting a lot warmer outside.
I took some pictures of the boat slips and the lake. I live in a really great place. Beautiful lakes are everywhere. This is just one of many.
Check out this little toy that was sitting on the shore of the lake! OK, now it is just hot! Does it look hot in the pictures? 
After some picture taking and water splashing Arnie and John decided to head home. We were headed out a few minutes later I thought. Mike saw someone he knew that was putting this fast, fast boat in the water. Mike was talking to his friend and I headed back to the motorcycles. It is really just hot now. I hear someone shouting Jackie! Jackie! It was Mike wanting me to take a boat ride. I don't like riding in boats so I declined. I don't feel good after I race around in the bouncy water and I just really don't like boat riding. I will take a canoe anytime! I was eventually persuaded? to go! Just as I thought I am not a boat person. One time Mike said look at the lake, it is so pretty. My eyes were closed! :-) We got up to 50 MPH in that boat. That isn't top speed for the machine either. Not fun for Jackie! It is amazing how 20 minutes can seem like 2 hours when you are not having a good time. Next was the drive home. Have I mentioned it was hot? I wanted to be warmer than I was on "The Frozen Ride" and I got what I wanted. I had to get all my gear on! All the gear all the time. That is me. I have a mess jacket and mesh pants so the air goes through them, thankfully. That helps a lot! I just wanted to take the fast track home. It was about 3:30 at this point. We didn't take any back roads on the way home. As I turned on to Francis Ave about a mile from my house I saw the temperature. 100 degrees! I am sort of thinking that 100 degress might be too hot for a motorcycle ride now! I think I will name this ride "The Way Too Hot Ride."
Friday, August 15, 2008
The NFL's Best Moment Ever
Hey, check out Keri's (my daughter) blog! She has a link to an article about Steve (my step-son). Gail (Steve's mom) emailed and said the writer that took credit for this particular article wasn't the original writer. Jason Krump was the original writer. It was published on WSU's website in Dec. 2007. That is not good to take someone elses writing for your own. It is a fun article to read and those of us that watched it love reliving the experience. We all remember where we were and what we were doing. I was in my classroom waiting for open house to start. Our PE teacher was watching the game with me. When the punt was blocked Diana in the 6th grade wing said she heard me screaming. I can still remember every little detail. I tried to call Mike about 6 times but couldn't dial the numbers. I finally got a hold of him. He was a proud dad!! I really have no idea what I said to the parents when they got to open house. Fun stuff!!! Here is the link to Keri's blog. Keri's Blog
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Summer Night and Baseball with a Friend
Well, I dropped the ball tonight. I don't mean that literally. I forgot to bring my camera to the Indians game. I feel like my camera has been attached to me most of the summer. What was I thinking???? Not sure! I did the next best thing, I took a couple of pictures with my phone. Cheryl and I have wanted to get together and go to an Indians game all summer. We finally made it tonight. It was fireworks night but the fireworks got canceled. Lots of fires burning around here. That didn't disappoint us though. We got our food and made our way to the seats. We had great seats. Right behind home plate!
Food consisted of pretzels, cheese, coke, and beer. Yum. I think the pretzel was Cheryl's dinner though. HMMM! You better eat something when you get home Cheryl! Cheryl and I talked and talked. We got caught up on life! Now I bet you are thinking we probably didn't see any of the game. Not true! We saw all the good plays. Women can multi task you know. We kept an eye on the game and we talked away. We saw the three home runs the Indians hit. Cheryl even knew that the same guy hit two of them. I missed that. We saw several good defensive plays and commented that there was a team in Seattle (that shall remain nameless) that could use some of the Indian's players. I was going to add that we knew the Indians won but I thought I better check the score just in case. We quietly left at the top of the ninth thinking the Indians had it in the bag. Not so. They lost buy one run. Glad I checked! I drove home with the windows in my car down and listening to country music. It occured to me that I don't spend enough time outside in the evenings during the summer. There is nothing like a warm summer night! Peaceful and Relaxing. On the way home I thought about my friend Cheryl and how easy it is to talk with her. I can always count on her friendship no matter how often we get together. That is very special and I am very thankful for her!
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