My summer

I know! I haven't written since Rob and my's 5th anniversary at the end of July and you are all dying to know what I've been up to since then... right?
Well, my summer in Seattle was awesome! (Remember Rob is working for a few months in Romania, hence me opting to head to Washington for a 2 month visit while he is away.)
Here are some pics and in-a-nut-shell type highlights of what I did...

I went to the Oregon Coast for my 5th anniversary (sadly, without Rob):

I went with my friend Staci (whom I met in Mannheim but is now living in WA again) and her 4 little kids to her sister's wedding in Montana. (What a road trip!):

I went camping in Newport on the Washington coast with my in-laws. We also headed down to the Oregon Coast in search of more smashed penny machines:

And, of course, getting to go to Oregon twice during my stay means 2 trips to the best breakfast place ever....

I got to hang out with my goofy brother, Chris, his girlfriend Tara and her son Landen (as well as more time with Staci and her crew):

I also went to see my Aunt Dodie and cousin Sheldon in Sequim, which just happens to be on the Washington Penninsula-- near where Forks, the setting of the Twilight Series takes place:

And here are some more random photos of my summer:

I went to another wedding.

I got my feet dirty and sweated like crazy in the 110 degree heat wave.I picked the blackberries outside to make cobbler and jam.Walked around the Des Moines marina near SeaTac.And I ate corn on the cob (every other row style). All in all, it was a great summer back at home. I was able to be there for my brother's birthday, visit with family and friends, and see some great places. Shortly after Labor Day I flew back to Germany and back to the routine of working at the elementary school, volunteering with the FRG and PWOC (women's group at the chapel) and having fun with friends here.