Cilantro

Our cilantro went to seed and therefore is no longer any good. We are going to have so many tomatoes this fall, and what is a bowl of tomatoes without cilantro? So I pulled all the old plants out and today Mark and I planted new seeds. The seeds have to stay moist for two weeks, which means constant watering. All I can do now is hope that I don't kill them.

Beer Float

Finally, we have all come together on the Spokane River. Let me introduce everyone.

MarkMeKim (Mark's Cousin) & Katie (Kim's Girlfriend)JamesMarcusCalebMark and Caleb got us all set up and gave us a safety briefingEveryone was happy

I got stuck on a rock
Marcus fell out of his inflatable kayak
I'm sorry, but it was really funny!
Then James fell out too!
See, it was hard not to laugh.
So funny they peed their pants
Pit Stop

Happy Birthday Tubbs

Tubbs thanks his uncle John for his first and most awesome birthday surprise!

Bush Beans Harvested

The Fruit

Tomatoes and other stuff

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So this is what Tomotillos look like

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A bird flew into our window and lived!

I went outside to find her fallen in the flowers. After a long stare I could see that she was breathing hard. She blinked. I didn't think birds blinked, but she seemed to. Feeling the desire to help her back up on her feet I started to reach out slowly towards her. Without another thought she hopped into flight as quickly and for as far as she could muster. Although she did not seem to make it out of the bushes, she was out of sight and now I can only hope that she was able to make a full recovery on her own.

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White Water Kayaking

Today Mark took me to Fish Lake for my first kayaking lesson. I had so much fun being out on the water and can't wait to learn how to do a full roll. Mark is awesome and I am so lucky he is so willing and excited to teach me fulfilling hobbies. Thank you Mark!

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Amee and Adam Bearne

Amee and Adam had a wedding and before that wedding Amee had a bridal shower. Her LONGtime friend Sharon (formally) Webber put it together. The Walden aunts (Lisa, D.C. and Mom) and cousins (Malea and Me), sisters, with a few childhood and LA friends came together, became somewhat acquainted, and shared memories of Amee. Some were funny, some were cute, and others were just plain teary-eyed. She opened a few gifts, we ate chips and ice cream floats and took a picture.

Amber, Malea, Amee, Val, D.C., Lisa

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The next day we returned, all dressed up and enjoyed their wedding on the beach. There were only close friends and family at the wedding itself. Bagpipes played as the bridesmaids and groomsmen marched down the isle,

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then Adam (he is Scottish, by the way), then Farren walked down with Amee. Amee and Adam joined hands, but before the vows, they sat down and had siblings sing

and loved ones speak.

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After the lovely thoughts and words of wisdom Amee and Adam made specific promises to one another and with that, they were married.

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Walking back up the isle, we threw paper airplanes and the wedding party who instantly formed a receiving line. The reception was back at The Walden House; the idea of having the receiving line post wedding pre-reception was brilliant!

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Amee's dress was beautiful, the kilts were awesome and the yard was absolutely stunning! There was a lot of yummy food and we just had a great time!

This landscaping was not here beforeand it was perfect for group pictures

What cute cousins!

So much fun!

Dinner...Speeches

Last, but not least, the Crispy Cream Cake.