Fire, Fire, Table on Fire

John and I had an evening out on King County HealthPoint. They had a big anniversary Benefit Dinner downtown and invited us to attend. I was just excited to dress up, do my hair and makeup and to go out with my Hot Husband! We met some really nice people, the dinner was good, and the entertainment interesting. The most memorable part of the night happened just after we sat down for dinner.

Everyone at the table had just sat down and introductions were done and during that awkward moment of silence I noticed the votive had tipped and was about to fall over. Trying to help I reached over to tip it back up, not realizing the glass was hot I flinched after touching it and then the inevitable happened. It hit the table, the gel stuff spilled and yes, the table started on fire. I had visions in my head of the whole building going up in flames and then I began racking my brain trying to figure out what to do because at this point it looked like it was my fault. Hitting it with the paper program didn't seem right, but I couldn't see anything else around. Luckily those around me acted a little quicker than I did and they did start hitting it with programs and fabric napkins, and then waiters and the staff all began running towards us.

I was amazed that there wasn't much damage after the fire. I think the table cloths were flame resistant because not a mark. Only the table runner had a burned mark in it. This was a great topic of conversation and when people asked what had happened the gals next to me quickly pointed the finger to John and told everyone it was his fault. Thanks hunney for taking the fall for that one, I couldn't have been more embarrassed.

A night Out

Employee appreciation party at the Tacoma Rainier Baseball Game. We don't get out with just the two of us very often and it was almost awkward, I mean really fun to spend some time together. No it really was fun to be with him and to see and get to know his "co-workers" although I think he was the only one from his clinic there. It was fun to see Adam & Becky Jo and their families, and the Steele Klan, old and new friends.

My only complaint was the wind and the very cold chill factor in the air. It was FREEZING!!!

Thanks Mom Payne for watching the kids so we could have some time together!

Modern Day Couple

It's official-we've entered the 21st century, we're a couple who spend time together on the couch with our laptops watching tv. Aren't we cute?

Ragnar 2010: One More Hill To Go

John and I were invited to Run on an all couples team for the Ragnar Relay Northwest Passage Race through Washington this year. Skagit, Deception, Fidalgo, Whidbey. Unusual names, killer places to run. 187 miles of stunning Washington scenery. Starting in the seaside town of Blaine, then head south through farm country and along the coast, ultimately crossing over Deception Pass. The race (and your stamina) wraps up on the southern tip of Whidbey Island. (that was taken from the Ragnar Website) Our Team Name: One More Hill to Go. There were some funny names, some great costumes all of which were great entertainment. Everyone was cheering everyone on-it was fantastic.

There were 2 vans, 3 couples in each van-we were in the 2nd van starting around 2 pm in Bellingham. John started us off and in good form raising the bar for the rest of us...despite the hot weather.

Off & Runnin-Van #2: John, Mel, Travis, Holly, Carrie & Jim

This was a hard run for me, not prepared for the 85 degree weather we were running in. I handed off to Travis who made his Race Running Debut. What a trooper!

James to his wife Carrie-A true couple pass off

Carrie Ran through some beautiful Farm Country, As we stopped and waited you could hear the wind blowing through the wheat fields.

Passing back off to Ron of Van #1

We finished our first round around 5:30ish- we drove on to La Connor to Shower, find food and get a couple of hours sleep before beginning our 2nd legs which started around 11 pm. John had a hard run, 8 miles of big hills, but again he ran really well-impressing everyone with his time. I did a 4 mile run that I thoroughly enjoyed, despite the 2 am time.

We finished our 2nd legs around 5:30 am. Time to shower, eat and rest, again.

Van #1 showed up at 9 am and John was off again. It was a beautiful run, still hilly, but along the waterfront.

Holly is an amazing runner-she injured her IT band during her 2nd leg and still ran her 3rd leg-strong.

Another great leg for me-mostly in the shade but felt like I was running through the Mountains, and finished along the shoreline. Gorgeous!

We were required to hold these flags while crossing the street. James was waiting to give water to his wife. It was her and our teams last leg to the finish line.

Van #1

Peter & Stephanie Erickson

Ron & Macy Sorenson

The Deckers'

Van #2

Jim and Carrie

Holly & Travis Baird

Race Results:

Team: 197 One More Hill to Go

Category Place 18

Pace 10:36

Total Time: 32:00:23

Category: Mixed Sub Masters

Start Time: 7:00 AM

Runner	1st Leg	2nd Leg	3rd Leg	Total
1-Ron	6.2 miles | Hard	4.4 miles|Moderate	7.8 miles|Very Hard	18.4 miles
2-Bonnie	6.2 miles | Hard	3.5 miles | Easy	3.1 miles | Easy	12.8 miles
3-Steph	8.2 miles | Very Hard	3.5 miles | Easy	2.8 miles | Easy	14.5 miles
4-Macy	4.1 miles | Easy	4.1 miles | Easy	2.9 miles | Easy	11.1 miles
5-Decker	5.9 miles|Moderate	3.4 miles | Easy	6.5 miles | Hard	15.8 miles
6-Pete	5.9 miles|Moderate	5.6 miles | Moderate	5.5 miles | Hard	17 miles
7-John	5.8 miles|Hard (2 pm) 42 min	8.7 miles|V.Hard (11:14 pm) 63 min	6.3 miles | Hard (9:42 am) 45 min	20.8 miles
8-Holly	3.4 miles|Moderate	7.8 miles|Very Hard	6.3 miles | Hard	17.5 miles
9-Mel	6.1 miles|Hard 3 pm 54 min	4.2 miles|Mod (2:07 am) 37 min	6.8 miles|Very Hard (11:27 am) 60 min	17.1 miles
10-Travis	3.1 miles | Easy	2.7 miles | Easy	3.7miles|Moderate	9.5 miles
11-Jim	6.8 miles | Hard	6.3 miles|Very Hard	4.3 miles|Moderate	17.4miles
12-Carrie	7.0 miles | Hard	5.4 miles|Moderate	4.6 miles | Hard	17 miles

Happy Anniversary

Happy Anniversary

6 very busy and good years!

(Can't find a picture with just the 2 of us, always a kid in there somewhere)

Looking forward to many more...

(years that is)