Memorial Day

Marc and I enjoyed this past weekend with dear friends. We all converged on The Dalles, OR and had a fantastic Memorial Day weekend. So great, in fact, that it has become the first annual "Memorial Day at The Sady's". We plan to go back! :)

We met up with Sam and Jenna at Sam's parents' place in The Dalles. This place is a wonderful retreat. Sam and Jenna treated us to an extravagent dinner at The Columbia Gorge Hotel (thanks DaddyBob for the gift certificates!). It was so fun to go on a double date with Jenna and her husband. We all dressed up (they left the little one at home with grandma and grandpa) and we feasted for almost 3 hours. What an experience. Felt a little bit like a fish out of water...but it was so fun. I think I most enjoyed the Sorbet with Champagne to "cleanse" our pallets before the main course!

The Sady's home is located in the most beautiful valley in The Dalles. Their home truly is a retreat. Sam, Jenna, Nathan and Marc went for a hike Monday morning (as I slept and tried to get over a blasted cold that hit on Saturday). The weather was beautiful, the food delicious (thanks to Toni!) and the friendships even better. Marc and Sam enjoyed some frisbee golf, while Jenna and I soaked up the sun reading our books and magazines. Ahh...

I am constantly amazed by God's divine plan. He put Jenna and I together as roommates, at Trinity Western University, 11 years ago. We roomed all 4 years together. 7 years after graduating we are still close friends and able to enjoy our friendship and now with our husbands. Oh praise God for His divine nature.

We had a great weekend and came back rejuvenated. What more could you ask for in a 24 hour get-a-way!

On the Hunt for a House

Tomorrow is a BIG day. We are meeting with our dear friend Carol to sign papers to purchase our first home. We truly are blessed as this house has been a gift from God. Carol has been uber generous and we are so grateful.



The house has 3 bedrooms, 2 car garage, master bath, living room, family room with gas fireplace and a backyard (with trees). Finding a house with a backyard and mature trees is a true find when you live in the desert. So we are all the more excited. Praise be to God!



It looks like the move in date will be July 16th. Which also means there will be rooms for friends and family to come and visit. And a nice backyard that is fully landscaped with a deck (did I mention it had trees too?!). Friends (and family)...come visit!!

God of Abundant Blessing

It has taken me a while to get into the Blog scene, but here I am. Or should I say, here we are. Marc has been wanting us to join the world of bloggers but I have held back. Cautious maybe. Tonight I was inspired though. I saw posts from friends in Ontario, Canada and my heart ached for them. I love reading my friends' blogs (who are all over the world) and seeing pictures of their precious little ones.

God of abundant blessing is a fitting title for my first entry. Marc and I have almost been married 11 months. What a fantastic journey we are on. Each day presents itself with new situations and scenarios. We are learning more and more about each other and how we work as a couple. I am blessed to have married the man of my dreams.

We live and work in Richland, Washington. Maybe not a big deal for some...but when you are a Canadian from the East, Richland is a long way from "home". How in the world did I end up living in the desert? Oh that's right...I fell in love. And there is no way I would go back.

Marc is an associate pastor here in Richland and I teach at a public elementary school. Life is full and busy for us. We are in the process of purchasing our first home and are tremendously excited about it. God of abundant blessing!

That's all for now.
K&M