Funny Ushers

Sometimes the ushers at church are really funny. By the time Gail and I get to the service after dropping kids off things have already started and the ushers are working to fill in the rows. So, for some reason, we were squeezed into the second row – thanks ushers! . During the greeting time folks were coming up and congratulating the people that I was sitting next to – even Pastor Wendell.

Come to find out the gal next to me was Lauren Greer from the UW Women’s Softball team that just that week took the NCAA Championship! Of course Pastor Judah, ever the sports fanatic, had to acknowledge this in front of everyone.

At the end of the service I told Lauren that I probably wouldn’t have sat here if I had known there would be such a commotion! Since I really didn't have a choice I’ll still blame it on the ushers!

Racoon Hiaku

After taking out three chickens in three days we finally caught the rascal. Gail could bear it no longer and wrote this 'coon Haiku to honor his relocation.

Coon roams, Goliath!
Kung Pao chicken in the coop
Cherry blossom bright

Racoon 6.5.09

Family Photo

Here is our yearly Family Photo...
Cian (4), Rilla (5), Colin (8), Emma (10), Caleb (13)

The Brenchleys' 5.31.09

Janet's Yard

We took on a multi-weekend project - helping 'Aunt' Janet with part of her yard. Here is an image of us after a hard days work.

At Janet's 5.16.09

Easter 2009

We had a great Easter! After Church we joined the Ostlings for dinner and then back down to our house for egg hunt and dessert. Here is a picture of Cian in the Easter egg hunt downpour.

Cian (4) Easter 2009

Sunny Sunday

Well, we've finally got A really sunny day this sunday! and with my camera handy I got some great shots. The day started by going to church.There we had a blast and headed home. As soon as we got home Colin started playing basketball. Here is the long video of him doing some hoops.

We also worked some, or at least mom & dad did. Here is a shot of Cian & dad flipping dirt. Colin, Caleb & I did play with squirt guns though. Unfortunately I only got a couple shots of us. In the end I did end up raking the leaves and got a pretty big pile. If you want to see the all the pictures here is my photobucket site.

Skagit Valley Daffodils

Here is an image of Colin and Emma at one of the daffodil fields in the Skagit Valley after their Trampoline meet. More images at our Photobucket site.