You may not realize this but Dana hates (HATES!) being startled. Corn mazes are like his worst nightmare. Which makes our new house awesome because it has all these nooks and crannies and really good places to jump out from. Which is what I've been doing every night for the last week. I hear that garage door go up, find a nice hidey-hole, and wait for the door to open. It's good fun. Dana disagrees. He tried to get me back last night because I got home last. I knew the house was too quiet so I crept into the bedroom fully expecting him to jump out from the bathroom or something. Did he? Nope. Instead, I heard a thump. He was under the bed and had hit his head trying to reach out and grab my leg:) He'd been under there for 20 minutes waiting. At least he had his IPAD to check game scores.
You may remember this is the same stunt he pulled in our old apartment when I was showering one morning. He didn't get fully under the bed that time and it was pretty hilarious. Third time could be the charm love. But I have a good spot tonight so watch out!
Friday, June 21, 2013
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Happy Father's Day
Couldn't let this day go by without thanking our wonderful fathers and all the great men in our lives. We appreciate all you do and love you more than we can say. And thanks to my wonderful hubby. He's not a Dad (yet!) but he still got to celebrate the day with RS cookies at church and a bacon, guacamole turkey burger at home. Yum.
Mawage is what bwings us together twoday...
Wedding talk has been in the air all of 2013 ever since Dana's younger brother, Matt, proposed to his girlfriend, Kristen, in January. And it finally happened last Saturday!! But first, the bachelor party photos: Are you surprised best-man Dana turned the bachelor party into a bachelor-golf day? Me neither. He agonized over which course to do and finally settled on Canyon Lakes in Tri-Cities. So on Saturday, the Gailan men headed out for a blisteringly hot round. It was over 90 degrees. At the beginning of May!
They had a great time and returned just a wee bit sunburned. Matt had an extra round of golfing later that month when his father-in-law, Brooks, took him out with his new brother-in-laws.
Saturday June 8th was the day and the weather could not have been more perfect. We turned up early at the Yakima Arboretum to set up and mingle with Kristen's family (who are awesome!). One quick run to Wal-Mart for a cake knife, a few sick kids in the car, and a little windy fun with my skirt couldn't break the festivities of the day. Matt's friend, Navid, played classical guitar during the ceremony.
Best man feeling awesome.
I love the concentration on Matt while they wait for Kristen. Dana's wearing his: "Must not cry, men don't cry" face.
Exchanging rings. Bishop Smith from Yakima 3rd performed the marriage.
I love this decoration. They covered up the arboretums Yakima Heritage board with a white cloth, hung clothesline, and then hung photos of the bride and groom. So cute.
The reception started right after the wedding and it was beautiful. The sun was just setting and they had the most delicious buffet dinner. We were so excited to see Dana's whole family of aunts, uncles, and cousins from all over the state.
Her family has amazing dance moves and the little nieces and nephews were not shy. Not to be outdone, Maddi and Brian took to the floor to show off the Sayler side.
I totally forgot to get a photo of the car before they drove away but Dana did him proud with some last minute ribbons and icing (thank you cake) on the windows. It was a beautiful day and I promise to add the professional photos once her uncle posts them. Congrats Matt and Kristen!!
Saturday June 8th was the day and the weather could not have been more perfect. We turned up early at the Yakima Arboretum to set up and mingle with Kristen's family (who are awesome!). One quick run to Wal-Mart for a cake knife, a few sick kids in the car, and a little windy fun with my skirt couldn't break the festivities of the day. Matt's friend, Navid, played classical guitar during the ceremony.
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Sunday, June 2, 2013
Memorial Day in Seattle
We left Friday after work and stopped in Cle Elum for dinner at this mom and pop diner. The food was pretty good but we really stopped for the pie. Dana LOVES pie. And we couldn't find it on our last trip over the mountains so this time we found it first.
We met Taylor at the hotel and enjoyed the sweet sound of trains as we drifted off to sleep. Have I mentioned I hate trains? I do. Really, really do. No, it wasn't that bad. We got an early morning to grab breakfast before the boys took off for a day of golfing and I headed back for a quick workout before walking all over the city shopping. IKEA gave me too many ideas for the house. Why don't we have an IKEA in Yakima?!!! Dana and Taylor returned from a great day and Taylor took off for the reception while we back to IKEA (can't have too much shopping) and then Taylor met us for a late showing of Iron Man 3.
Sunday was breakfast at the Wagon Wheel Diner and then while Taylor was at the wedding we went to church in this really cool old building in the UW district (it looked like the white house) and then strolled around Volunteer park. Since I was freezing, we stopped in at the Conservatory to warm up in their five biosphere zones. My favorite was the 82 degree desert climate, naturally.
Monday I slept in while Dana went golfing (again? Yes of course again. It's not vacation if you don't golf twice) with Taylor and his Dad, Jeff. It was a seriously rainy Memorial Day so I stuck to shopping in the mall. Dana met up with me in the afternoon for a Unicone. Basically, a giant crepe wrapped up for on the go feasting. Seattle, I love you.
Sadly, no picture of our crepes. We were hungry. We said goodbye to Taylor until July and took off across the mountains for sunny Yakima. Great Memorial Day!
We met Taylor at the hotel and enjoyed the sweet sound of trains as we drifted off to sleep. Have I mentioned I hate trains? I do. Really, really do. No, it wasn't that bad. We got an early morning to grab breakfast before the boys took off for a day of golfing and I headed back for a quick workout before walking all over the city shopping. IKEA gave me too many ideas for the house. Why don't we have an IKEA in Yakima?!!! Dana and Taylor returned from a great day and Taylor took off for the reception while we back to IKEA (can't have too much shopping) and then Taylor met us for a late showing of Iron Man 3.
Sunday was breakfast at the Wagon Wheel Diner and then while Taylor was at the wedding we went to church in this really cool old building in the UW district (it looked like the white house) and then strolled around Volunteer park. Since I was freezing, we stopped in at the Conservatory to warm up in their five biosphere zones. My favorite was the 82 degree desert climate, naturally.
To warm me up, we then hiked up a giant tower at the top of the hill for the best views in the city.
It was a loooooooooong walk up and Dana's like some freak of nature mountain goat so he had no problem. I was wheezing at the top but it was worth it.
The sun finally made an appearance and we enjoyed a great walk around the rest of the park. Dinner was Rainforest Cafe. I'm never really enthused with their food but the ambiance almost makes up for it. Our last stop of the night was the hotel hot tub to try out my new bathing suit and make friends with a very enthusiastic four year old. She had a serious crush on Dana:)
Monday I slept in while Dana went golfing (again? Yes of course again. It's not vacation if you don't golf twice) with Taylor and his Dad, Jeff. It was a seriously rainy Memorial Day so I stuck to shopping in the mall. Dana met up with me in the afternoon for a Unicone. Basically, a giant crepe wrapped up for on the go feasting. Seattle, I love you. Sadly, no picture of our crepes. We were hungry. We said goodbye to Taylor until July and took off across the mountains for sunny Yakima. Great Memorial Day!
Random Summer Projects
As seems to be the case with new houses, there is a lot to do the first summer. We've spent the last few weeks buying (and returning) various types of lawn fertilizers, buy sprays, sandbags...wait, sandbags? Oh, yeah, we had a crazy monsoon last week and of course hadn't put up our gutters yet so the giant pile of dirt beside our house turned into a funnel straight into our foundation. Yay. Booo. A few sandbags and some clever repurposing of tupperware containers solved the problem. And double points to Dana for slopping out in the mud twice (right after he took his shower!). Anyhoo, the more fun projects included putting up pictures....See the level in his back pocket. I just thought it was cute
...and A GIANT TV!!! Yes, we finally did it. Dana researched for months and we went back and forth but our old little buddy was getting those lines that run up the screen and the buttons have rewired themselves so the volume button turns the channel. Not to worry, we just moved him to the workout room (I will never get rid of him. Never!) Dana decided he wanted it mounted on the wall so we started measuring and drilling. Like all our projects, Dana and I find it goes best with me sitting on the couch calling out instructions and him doing the grunt work. Teamwork, people.
Dana using his foot to give a size perspective. It barely fit in the Subaru. I was legitimately worried.
Bye bye old buddy. See you in the workout room.
This is what holds our 50 lb tv to the wall. Am I comforted? No, not really.Oh, and it pulls out from the wall. Wonderful. That's not scary AT ALL!
Up and working. Can you tell Dana is in love. Wait till we have some nice furniture to even out how ridiculously huge it looks on the wall. Dana says wait for football season. Oh boy, here we go.
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