Excitement.

Pilgrimage is in 2 months and 2 weeks! We are so looking forward to our trip. We don't have any idea what we are going to need for our trip. Eachother. Our camera. Prayer books. It will be life changing, an opportunity that comes by rarely.

"I adjure Thee by Thy might, O my God! Let no harm beset me in times of tests, and in moments of heedlessness guide my steps aright through Thine inspiration. Thou art God, potent art Thou to do what Thou desirest. No one can withstand Thy Will or thwart Thy Purpose."

- The Bab
(Compilations, Baha'i Prayers, p. 26)

Mt. Carmel, Israel

Futurama 2010

Thought that sounded like a good title:) 2010 sounds very futuristic!
Happy New Year 2010! Whew.. hope all had safe, fun, and memorable holidays, and good rest. Love to you all and thank you for support and kindness. We truly cherish you.

We enjoyed an evening with good friends both Christmas and New Years' Eve, so blessed to have a family away from family out here in Washington. Made a nice prime rib dinner early Christmas Day and had more prime rib at my friend's house later in the evening, played Cranium, then finished the evening with How the Grinch Stole Christmas:) Spent New Year's Eve in Tacoma, downtown.

We haven't taken any road trips, just some disc golf outtings to neighboring towns. We took a trip to Poulsbo on the Ferry from Seattle across the Sound (Puget Sound) and spent New Year's Day with some good friends. Weather has been mild here, in the high 40s, drizzling and damp, no snow storms this year though.

Looking forward to this upcoming year, have two nephews on the way, trip to Israel, Eric back to school, weddings...
Each year brings new growth to your spirit and person. May this year bring insight and joy to your soul.

" O SON OF MAN! Should prosperity befall thee, rejoice not, and should abasement come upon thee, grieve not, for both shall pass away and be no more."
(Baha'u'llah, The Arabic Hidden Words)

                             crazy squirrel looking for some food, Chloe really wanted to eat it!

clear day in Seattle

Paramount Theatre (Seattle) upside down Christmas tree