Photo Shoot...

Our wonderful friends from California, Jeremy and Sarah came to Spokane for a 5 day visit. Jeremy is starting up a photography business so he wanted to take some fun "anniversary" photos of us. :) They turned out great! Good job Jeremy!!

Anniversary Pictures...

I am blessed to have been married to him for the past year!

This eagle scout sure did impress me with his camping skills! :)

My gift to Aaron... He was one HAPPY man!

1st Anniversary!

Today we are celebrating our one year anniversary. I am beyond blessed by my wonderful husband who I have been married to for a year. We have had a busy year with many exciting moments, along with some struggles that we have overcome. I couldn't be more excited for the many many more years that I get to spend with Aaron. He makes me laugh every day, he encourages me, he knows when I need a hug, he supports me in all that I do, he shows me love in so many different ways, and he treats me with so much love and respect. I am thankful and blessed!! There will be anniversary pictures to post soon!

July 10 = "Drake Day"

We are excited to announce that Aaron and I just purchased our first home, and we will be moving to Coeur d' Alene in the middle of August. We spent three days looking at houses, and on our third day we put an offer on one of our favorites. My parents took part in our house shopping with us on the last day, and it was a joy to have them there to share in this exciting time with us. To go along with the offer being accepted on July 10th, I also got a teaching job on the same day. I interviewed on the morning of the 10th, and at 2:30 in the afternoon I got the call to offer me the kindergarten teaching job at Fernan Elementary. I accepted! God sure has been amazing this week, and we are excited/nervous/thrilled about these exciting adventures that are happening in our lives. :) YEAH!!!!!

Our first home!

My new school!

4th of July at Hayden!

We spent the 4th of July at our cabin in Hayden. Our friends the Marshalls and the Johnsons spent the weekend with us, which was so much fun! We enjoyed wonderful time on the water, a fabulous fire work show, some great home cooked meals, the warm sun, and great company.

The Drakes and Marshalls

Uncle Sam and the Fam :)

Our California Vacation

Aaron and I got to spend a few weeks in California with his parents. What a fun trip we had! We were able to go on a few dinner outings with the fam, help put on a yard sale, enjoy the 100 + degree weather, and share in some good family bonding. :) We feeling blessed to be teachers and have our summers off so that we were able to spend such a long time with Aaron's parents. Jane was in great spirits and we were able to enjoy many wonderful outings with her. :)
Aaron and his dad in the Fresno airport!

Jane was sewing the hole in Aaron's shorts! :)