Hoopfest Champions!!!

As most people know the last weekend in June is reserved for Hoopfest in Spokane. The entire downtown shuts down and it's a carnival for basketball players. The largest 3 on 3 tournament in the world...and this year was record setting. Over 200,000 spectators alone, roughly 21,000 players, controlled chaos. This was my last season and we went out champions. My team consisted of Tracy "The Giraffe" Webber, Matt "Butter and Cheese" Henry and Aaron (his brother) who I have not known long enough to nickname. Our games were stopped half way through so they could measure Tracy as we were playing in the six feet and under division, hence the "Giraffe" nickname.

Sun, San Diego, Beach Volleyball, Friends and Family...Could it Get Any Better?

It used to be an annual trip to San Diego to be with family and enjoy the beach life. The annual trip is now becoming a bi-annual trip and then some. Who can blame us when for four days we laugh more often then we've laughed all year, smile all the time, soak up all the vitamin D we can, compete and play volleyball, relax, be with best friends and family and wake up and do it all over again. A special thank you to my cousin John and his wife Aster for opening their home to us once again and inspiring these phenomenal trips, and to Kaiya and Matty their two beautiful children for allowing us to be part of their lives. Every time we come down it gets just a little bit harder to leave, but it gives us something to look forward to all year long. Thanks also to my best friends and brother for making the trip and taking time so we can all be together, and to my incredible husband for all of his love and support. Can't wait for the next trip down, and did I mention, John and I went 3-0 on the beach Sunday?

It's starting to feel like summer at the lake...almost!

The U-District Foundation Auction June 4th

Our second annual foundation auction was a huge success! We raised over 30,000 dollars which goes to support the free kids camps we put on as well as PE programs in schools who have cut programs and scholarships for sports training. The night was incredibly fun and filled with the love and support of family and friends. We felt especially lucky to have Bumpa and Grammy make the trip from Whidbey Island to join our event.

Memorial Day Weekend, Worst Weather Ever!

Memorial day weekend we traditionally go to Roche Harbor on San Juan Island. This year we got to introduce this special place to some new comers, Brian's parents and my Uncle Bill and Mike. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate. Along with some of the roughest seas we've been in causing Brian's black eye, we also had rain, cold and wind almost everyday. Even though the elements were against us, we managed to have a great time in one of the most beautiful places.