Biggest 2019 decision.

Let’s get a new puppy!  Had we not gone up to Seattle for Christmas, we may not have considered it further.  We met Hans over Thanksgiving. And he was large and frightening.  My mind starting racing....  This would be a great protector when Dylan finally is staying home alone.  Sister to my sister’s German Shepherd rescue... meet Eleven. 

12/28/19 rescue “donation” made for a fully AKC papered puppy. 

And here is her brother, Hans, from another litter.  

New friend Ali!

One last Din Tai Fung outing to close out 2019.

Both founds things they liked despite their pickiness.  Miracle!

Year end In N Out and Starbucks treat.

In N Out finally made it to Oregon!  Yum!  The burgers are awesome.  The fries just average.  The company...  unbeatable.

Skater girls 2019

Fun outing to a skate park to close out 2019.

2019 Family holiday gatherings

This holiday season...  there was a lot of family time.  Here’s from our trip to Seattle to see the Chiang family.

We returned on Christmas to spend time with the Winterholler family.

And last but not least...  the Edwards gathering.

December 2019 birthdays

Jennifer Harvey was celebrating her birthday and ever the gracious host to make everyone feel special...  

she made 5 different spectacular cakes and called all the December birthdays up for a toast.

And to celebrate Marty...  she decorated our yard!!  She is the ultimate party packed into a single being. 

Adults at the Harvey house.  Kids at the Edwards house with the babysitter. 

2019 Holiday parties.

Hot Shots Holiday Party 2019.

Mrs. Bullock holiday party.  It was a bit of a bore this year...  it was a pajama read in. 

December 16, 2019 BRACES!

A 50th birthday (Marty’s) to remember...  Dylan gets her braces on.  Dylan was so excited, she could hardly contain herself.

#C had to be extracted first. Dylan handled it so well!  

Post ortho appointment soft food.  Noodles!  

2019 Holiday Extravaganza

Dance...  fake eyelashes are so hard to put on little eyes!  Pretty good for first time.

It was so special to have these little ladies come support Dylan.

And wow!  Coco and Larry cane down from Seattle. 

December 2019: the quest for a perfect tree.

First stop was Frog Pond Farm.  Fun feeding the alpacas but we didn’t find our tree here 

Next tree farm...  Yesteryear Tree Farm.  Yummy popcorn but no tree here either.

Last stop was Gem Rock. Also the closest to our house.  Perfect trees!  Success!

December 2019: Class field trip to see Matilda

What fun chaperoning these little ladies.

Thanksgiving 2019 in Seattle

It’s been a few years since all the Chiang kids have been all together. It was nice to be together again!


My dad showing off his new flip phone’s camera.  

My sister, Seine, showing off her turkey leg. 

A fun visit to the Starbucks Reserve downtown.