Perhaps visiting the Oregon Coast for Thanksgiving was a great idea despite that we were more bundled up at the coast than we were back in Walla Walla. This past Thanksgiving we spent it with Traci's family at Lincoln City. We went shopping at the midnight sales for Black Friday and we also got a chance to visit the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Doesn't it sound like much fun? Well it was tons of fun so you missed out.
Each year Janelle, Traci and I make a valiant effort to meet in Seattle before Christmas. This year Janelle brought along her latest boyfriend. We didn't end up spending too much time in the city where me must fight to survive, but instead traveled up north near Mt. Vernon and Deception Pass. While we were standing over the bridge there was a Kayak race that so happened to pass under the bridge. It was perfect timing as we threw rocks at them... just kidding, it was Janelle's idea and appropriate action was taken to stop her before things got out of hand. We also got a chance to visit Rosario Beach where we found out that Jeff (Janelle's Boyfriend) is a world class 'Rock Skipper'. As it is the tradition, we once again caught a ferry ride and wondered why we don't live in the Puget Sound area.
For New Year's we headed south for what turned out to be an episode of "Ice-Road Truckers." While in the past the weather reports along Highway 97 had proved to be very much exaggerated, this year the conditions were truly icy. The new trailer we pulled down with the Jeep was aged at least 20 years by the time we hit warmer weather. Fortunately it isn't as old as the engined that we picked up. Traci's uncle found a rebuild Plymouth engine near Modesto and we bought it for more than it was worth. But that's a different story for a different time.
Perhaps the trips that stand out the most from this past winter are the two trips to Montana. The first for a Bluegrass Concert/My Birthday and the other for Mother's Day. Jimmy actually ventured out to Montana with us for the Concert and although I enjoyed the music, the drunken hippies raving to banjo music was less than appreciated. Mother's day was also an adventure as well as we surprised Traci's mom about our visit. Both Traci and I are getting too old to be driving at 2:30 in the morning, but spending time with her parents is always a great time.
There are two other events that I must point out. This past February Traci and I celebrated 3 years since I asked her the famous "Why would you marry me?" question. We went back to Wallula Junction where I asked her to marry me and walked along the footsteps of our younger selves. Also, my brother finally asked Ashley for her hand in marriage a few months ago.
Congratulations Juan Francisco and Ashley!
I'm almost forgetting the most exciting trip this past winter. I finally got a chance to drive a Willys MB. Traci mentioned that she has never seen me as excited as I was that day and it's true. To be able to ride in the car of my dreams is exciting, but to drive the vehicle is an amazing story that I will forever remember. I want one Traci!
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