Cherished Moments

During our visit in Oregon I found out that Kent's Grandma Grunenfelder had passed away, so instead of heading back to Pullman, Emma and I headed north to be with family.  The memorial was held on Sunday, June 17, 2012 in Olympia Washington.  Friends and family remembered Grandma Grunenfelder through many stories, favorite memories, and pictures of Hildegard Grunenfelder.  There are many memories and moments I will cherish, however there are two things I will cherish always.

1) The first is blackberry pie.  Kent and I had been dating for maybe 2 months and I went with him to Olympia to visit his grandparents.  While Kent was hunting with his grandpa and uncles I stayed home with his grandma.  One might think it would be uncomfortable since we had only been dating for a few months, but I had never felt more comfortable.  Kent's grandma made me feel so at home and treated me like I was part of the family.  Something I came to realize early on while dating Kent was that pie is essential at dinner and at any family get together.  I was pretty excited about this since I love pie.  Well while Kent was out hunting his grandma invited me to help her make a blackberry pie.  Now many of you know that I am not the most comfortable in the kitchen. I was kind of nervous to cook with his grandma for two reasons, first cooking/baking makes me very anxious and two I have never baked a pie before.  Well, I had nothing to worry about and my first pie turned out amazing thanks to the help from Kent's grandma.  I am so thankful to have such a wonderful memory to hold on to and think of everytime I make a pie.

2) The second is the love Kent's grandparents shared.  I am not sure I have ever seen two people love each other as much as his grandparents loved each other.  Kent and I always thought it was funny how much his grandparents reminded us of how we interact with eachother.  Many of you know Kent likes to jokingly teas me and I do not think there was ever a time while visiting Kent's grandparents where Grandpa Grunenfelder did not tease Grandma atleast once.  Even though he teased her you could tell he absolutely adored and loved her.  I can only hope that Kent and I will be able to grow old together and have a relationships like theirs.

Thank you Grandma for being such a wonderful mom, grandma, greatgrandma, and wife.  We love you and will miss you greatly!

One of my favorite photos of Kent's grandparents! 

Summer 2011

Christmas 2011

Our visit to Oregon

After saying goodbye to our dear friends Eric, Molly and Micah Emma and I decided we needed to see them one more time before their final move to Fresno, CA.  Emma was pretty excited to see her BF.  During our visit we went to the Children's Museum in Portland, played outside, and went to the park.  The children's museum was absolutely amazing.  Even though we got a discount it would have been worth paying full price.  I was absolutely amazed at how much there was for kids to do.  Pullman's science center is nice, but I really wish we had a children's museum like this one in Pullman.  We could have spent all day there and the kids would never have been bored.  I look forward to going back with Kent so he can see the pure joy and excitement that was emanating from our daughter.  Thank you Molly and Micah for a wonderful visit and thank you to Molly's parents for providing us with a warm home and yummy food! :)

Portland Children's Museum

Micah and Emma exploring the water works exhibit

The Pet Hospital!  Of course Emma found the black and whit kitty to take care of. 
Hmm I wonder if she misses Walle?

One of their favorite exhibits was the Grasshopper Grocery. 

I am pretty sure we could have spent all day at the Dig Pit exhibit!



I love that they used ground up rubber rather than rocks, sand or bark. 



The Clay Studio

My 2nd Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day!!!! Well, it is no longer Mother's Day, but why not celebrate mothers everyday.  For Mother's Day my mom was able to come visit Emma and I for the weekend.  We spent the weekend enjoying the beautiful weather! Emma was a very busy little girl preparing for Mother's Day.  She helped mommy make a card using her hand prints and she helped grandma make a beautiful gift for mommy (see below).  Then on Mother's Day Kent woke up and made my mom and I a delicious breakfast and we spent the rest of the day playing in Emma's pool.  Thank you Kent and Emma for a wonderful Mother's Day.  I am so blessed to have such a wonderful husband, daughter, and mother!

Pool Time!

Relaxing in the pool!

Emma's Mother's Day gift!