2014 Pumpkins!

We created our jack-o-lanterns for Halloween. Heather went with a doily design and I gave a go at creating realistic looking teeth, I think we both succeeded!

2014 New Year's Polar Bear Plunge!

Fred had to start his year off right, with a refreshing dip in 

Lake Washington for the Polar Bear Plunge.

Banff!

We took a fun little road trip up to Banff, Alberta Canada. It was 2 days driving to get there via Kamloops, BC; a 3 night stay in Banff with a day at Lake Louise and a day in Banff; and a 2 day drive home via Osayoos, BC.

Jack-O'-Lanterns

We went to a friends for some pumpkin carving and I think they turned out great. Heather carved something that seems to have a resemblance to someone..

Sister Camp 2013

I am blessed to have THE MOST AWESOME SISTER on the planet- she's creative, adventurous, contagiously cheerful and incredibly fun to play with. And I got to hang out with her for a whole week!

Here's some of the highlights from 'Sister Camp 2013':

We made camp t-shirts

Stitching on the deck

 Morning yoga

Watched 'Fletch' on the new 'big screen' in the backyard

Went to see the Brewers play the Mariners

Brewers won 10-0!

Flying Trapeze lessons!

Sal climbing the ladder:

Sally doing a backflip off the trapeze

Stringing beads out on the deck

The huge pile of beading potential on the kitchen table

The masterpiece; a French-beaded rose

See all of our completed projects on the created by hdwu blog

Fred's new juggling pins!

I found some juggling pins at a garage sale today! 

Here is a video of me starting to get the hang of it...I think?!?

Caribbean Cruise 2013

Well, we went on vacation about a month ago and I have finally edited down the photos and put together a fun video to show everyone.