2013

2013 is a big year for Allen and I and we are so excited for all that it will bring. A huge highlight is that Allen will be graduating for Chiropractic School and we will start a new chapter of our life. We have decided to to do as much as we can to enjoy our last year here! Last year we only made it up to Mt. Hood to snowboard once and so as soon as we got the chance we made our way up there! It was so fun, but then again i was with an awesome guy!

We also had the chance to watch our Nieces and Nephews since Kalynn and Devin had a company dinner right next to our house! It was so fun, I always love hanging out with those cuties! They stayed the night and the next day we ventured over to the fish hatchery and dam. It was fun and nice to get outdoor since it seems like the weather is finally starting to turn around!

The week after that we had the opportunity to go down for Madilyn's baby blessing! We have really loved only living an hour away from Grandma and the Morrison Family. It will be so sad when we have to leave Portland for that reason! Her blessing happened to fall on Super Bowl weekend so we all went to Allen's Grandma's to watch the big game together.

Allen had a three day weekend because of Presidents day and our plan was to go home! I woke up Thursday morning with horrible pain in my back. I toughed it out that day but woke up Friday and could not even get out of bed. In the back on my head i knew exactly what it was, but went to the doctor to confirm. Sure enough, KIDNEY STONES! Yuck, Im telling you guys, you never want to experience Kidney stones, they are the worst. Thankfully they gave me a big shot and it dulled the pain, so i decided i was not going to waste my three day weekend! We went home and got to spend time with both of our families. While we were home it was my little brother Collin's birthday. He was away on a ski trip so we were sad that we wouldn't be able to celebrate with him but that afternoon my parents got a call. Collin had broke is collar bone and needed to be picked up! Poor guy had to come home a day early with a broken collar bone on his birthday! He is a trooper though!!

This last weekend we decided to go on a date to place we have heard alot about. Its called Big Al's and it was so fun! Its a huge upscale bowling alley with a restaurant, arcade games and t.v's everywhere!! We had some friends join us and it was so much fun! I love Allen and all the fun he brings to our life! I couldn't imagine life without him!

A few of the friends we have met living in Portland!

Ringing in the New year

This year we were able to celebrate with each of our families and had so much fun. We spent Christmas at Allen's Grandmas with his sister and parents and some other extended family. Its always so fun to see and catch up with everyone! Sadly I only took these pictures the entire time we were there.

Casen, Dakota & Makena opening presents of christmas morning!

We then headed to Washington to spend New Years with my family! Everyone was able to come home and there was not a dull moment! We opened gifts, played games and ate ALOT!  For new years dinner we went to a new restaurant in Tri-cities called Fujiyama. It was so fun and our cook was so funny!

 We had the best company for dinner! We then headed home for a night filled of craps! Kristin and David Bought my parents a craps table felt top,we probably played every night!

Kendall was at a Party with her friends so she is missing from this picture but i seriously have the best sisters ever!! They are the bomb.com

 Little Miss Selena is growing up so fast! We loved spending time with her while she was here! She is so funny and smart! On New years she even got to stay up a little late to help ring in the new year! 

New Years Day we spend with the Gibbons Cousins. It has become tradition to do a candy/ food gift exchange every year around christmas. It was so fun but bitter sweet since this was the first year Grandpa was not there.

Movie Time

  Our last day together we went bowling and finished the night off with dinner at P.F Chang's. We always have so much fun when we are all together and its always sad to say goodbye! I am so grateful for my family and the awesome people they are! Can't wait until we all get together again!

Count down of Fall

9th Liebing grandchild

8 Min. Detour 

7 Pounds of Sandwich's Ate

6 Carousel Rides

5 Hockey Fights

4 pumpkins carved

3 Hours of Cake Making 

2 Costumes

   1 White Coat Ceremony  

 

Sweet Summer Time

Why is keeping up to date on a blog prove to be so challenging for me! Well here i am again trying to reach 6 months in the past to keep a record of all we have done! This summer we had some Friday the Thirteenth fun with some awesome friends! We did a haunted tour of Portland's Underground Tunnels. It was really cool and interesting but i am sad to say, no ghost interaction!

How cute are these two! Love them!

Sadly this summer both my Grandpa and Grandma Rodriguez passed away within a month of each other. I am so lucky to live so close to Tri-Cites. I was able to rush home and say goodbye to both before they passed away. We miss them dearly. Both of the services were beautiful and its always fun to see relatives and reconnect even under such sad circumstances.

This picture was taken at my Grandmothers funeral and is the last picture
of us and our Grandpa

 My Grandma's Funeral landed on my 22nd Birthday and we somehow managed to fit in a Birthday cake. My family is the best I love them! Kari and Selena caught a flight back to Salt Lake from Portland so her, Selena, Collin and Mom all came down and spent the night! We took them to the Portland Zoo and it was so fun! 

Allen and I managed to fit in some hiking from time to time which we love. Seriously the hikes here are just beyond amazing!

To end our summer of with a bang we headed down the Coast to Uncle Tom and Stephs in Newport. It was my first time Salmon fishing in the Ocean and it was so much fun! I experienced sea sickness for the first time but luckily it wasn't to bad!

Love this man!

My fisherman and his catch! Im so glad we were able to go twice this year since i know this guy loves it so much!  

Washington D.C.

Back in July Allen and I had the opportunity to go back east for our one year anniversary/ 4th of July. It was a super busy week but we had so much fun. It helped that we had awesome travel companions (my parents)  As soon as we landed we started our task to see as much as possible while we were there! 

The first day we tried to see all memorials we could. I learned fast that seeing the capital involved a ton of walking! Who would of thought, in the movies everything seems to be right next to each other!

 We had the opportunity to go on a white house tour one day thanks to our amazing hosts that were able to pull some strings!! It was so neat and much grander then i could of ever imagined!

We spent the day at the capital on the 4th of July and enjoyed all the festivities! There was so many people  but we had a great time!! It was especially all worth it in the end when we got to watch the firework!

waiting for the fireworks to start

On one of our last days there we went to Carl's Soft Serve, which had the most amazing ice cream ever! 

We are so glad we were able to go and couldn't ask for better hosts/ tour guides. Thanks so much Uncle Wayne and Aunt Dianne! We loved our time there!

Where does the time go?

Can you believe it? Where did all the time go? I still can't believe that over a year ago, i was sealed to the most amazing man! Time has seriously flown by and I could of never imagined how amazing life could be! I am so grateful for Allen and love him more and more everyday! He is so funny and always a blast to be around. To celebrate, we headed down to the Oregon Coast for the weekend before we left for the East Coast. 

The first day we got their it was pouring! Allen was determined to still hit up the beach though 

 We happened to go during the kite festival which was super fun! The beach was just lined with all different kinds of kites! It was pretty amazing!

 Finally some sun!

We had a great time! It was nice to relax and just enjoy each other over the weekend! I feel so lucky to be able to spend everyday with my best friend!