Brian Timm, PA

Brian officially graduated from PA school today! I am so proud, I get tears in my eyes just writing this. A lot has happened in the last two years and I wouldn't trade it for the world. He has really shown me being a PA is what he's wanted out of a career and has exceeded my expectations of what that outcome would be, a job in CT surgery! Never imagined two years ago this is where it would take us. Today was a very big day that we hadn't really let sink in, we were both pretty emotional. He's endured endless hours of studying, lack of sleep, dedication to his family, figuring out finances, and completing his goal of becoming a very good PA. Congratulations honey, you've done an amazing job!

The day started off with a reception at 9am, then the ceremony from 10am to noon. Medex did a wonderful job with the ceremony and had really good guest speakers both outside and within the 2009 class. A big surprise to both Brian and I was an award given to him for his Leadership. Quite an honor to receive! After the ceremony, Brian took me to lunch at our favorite Indian restaurant nearby and this afternoon we took Ashley and the dog to Lake Washington to go swimming and enjoy this 80 degree weather we had today. Tonight Hani and Steve took Brian out for a celebratory dinner at El Gaucho, something they've been planning for months. They're enjoying a special bottle of wine that Hani's picked out, some good scotch and $50 steak. Sounds like a good night out with the boys! The rest of the week is just as busy celebrating this big day. Tomorrow Brian's bringing Ashley down to Gig Harbor for a BBQ with his buddy Chad and his family, then Sat I'm taking him on a surprise destination cruise in the corvette, Saturday night we're going out with a bunch of friends to the Ballard Loft, and then Sunday is rest, rest, rest!!!! We're going to need it!





Brian and his buddy Tom who also received the Leadership award. They were the only two out of a class of 40, they deserved it!

I'll let you decide what her conversation is about, but it looks pretty serious

'Lil Devil

Brian stayed home with Ashley today and this is the picture I got at work of their day together. Made my day! These two know how to have fun.

Bubbles

Visit with Les and Becky

While we were down for a wedding this past weekend in Coos bay we made sure to pay a visit to Les and Becky. We last saw them 5 years ago before our wedding when they taught us how to swing dance for our wedding. Brian is very good friends with Les and Becky and has known them since high school. They are so sweet and we love visiting with them and seeing all Les' projects he's done around the house. One of which is a doll house he built for Becky's collection of dolls. They actually call it the cottage since her friends though he was building a small toy doll house. This is life size and a place she can have tea and show off to her friends. It's was very impressive!



These two dolls caught Ashley's eyes as soon as we opened the door.

Becky and Ashley in the doll house

Sheena and Skyler's Wedding

Thursday night we took off on our drive to Coos bay for Sheena and Skyler's wedding. It worked out so well since it had been 5 years since we've been down there plus it was Becki's birthday the same weekend. We drove to Portland Thursday night and stayed with my parents. Then Saturday morning we drove the rest of the way to Coos Bay and checked into our hotel. It had a pool, so we went swimming and met up with Becki and Dallas at their house for dinner Friday night. Saturday was the wedding at Sheena's parents house out near Coquille. The weather was perfect and their property, where they had the wedding and reception, was amazing. Her parents bought the property and built the house with the trees that were on the property. That's how much work went into this house and it's beautiful. It was a very nice wedding and great to see everyone. You can see Ashley had fun out on the dance floor too!

Sheena and Skyler









This is our friends little boy, Quinn. Him and Ashley look like they could be brother and sister.

Happy 34th Becki!

Saturday morning we went over to Aunt Becki and Uncle Dallas' to say Happy Birthday to Aunt Becki. We walked to coffee and then played at the park. It was short, but we had a great time.

Aunt Becki and Uncle Dallas

Aunt Becki and Ashley

Uncle Dallas showing Ashley a caterpillar

Ashley thought it was so cool that Papa was swinging next to her

Girls Night

Danielle, Joana, and I met Laura down at Sounthcenter for dinner. It has been way to long since we've gotten together with her so it was really nice to have a girls night to catch up!

Joana's Shower

A few weekends ago Danielle and I threw a baby shower for Joana at Alki. We were a little stressed about what the weather was going to be like since there is no shade, but it ended up being perfect for a pregnant lady and the food, cool and overcast! Just like Seattle, the week before it was in the 100's and then back down to the 70's. It was a nice break though. This was a couples shower. The weekend before her mom threw her a shower in Poulsbo with the ladies. That was a lot of fun and then the boys joined up with us for a BBQ after. She made out on all her showers and got me excited for all the cute little boy stuff out there! We actually found out about our little guy that morning and waited until after the shower to tell them. They were so excited that we were having a boy and Nathan was going to have a buddy to hang out with.

Danielle made these, I thought they were so cute!

'Lil Princess