Breaking bread

We have been getting into the habit of baking on Sundays to help ease the business of the week. Now that we are both back in school this quarter and working, our weeks have been hectic. Sundays have turned into our cleaning/cooking/organizing day. It has made the work week so much more do-able.

Mom Harvey gave us her old bread maker when we got married. We have been scared to use it because it didn't come with a manual. Today...over two years later we picked up a bread mix from the store and decided to try it out. I do not know why we didn't start making homemade bread two years ago....it was so easy! We both had a hard time not devouring it as soon as it was finished. It made the house smell so good...and we are looking forward to nibbling on it all week!

SWITZERLAND!!

just kidding....Leavenworth!

...But very similar to Switzerland, this quaint Bavarian/climbing wonderland lies just east of the Cascade mountain range and is a welcome getaway for western Washingtonians.

Or, wilkommen getaway.... All the buildings are built with Bavarianesque architecture.

We had fantastic weather and enjoyed camping and climbing with a couple of Emily's co-workers/friends, Jeff and Jen.

Emily with Jen

Johnny and Jeff

Jeff and Jen's dogs- Bentley and Razzle- very loyal and energetic climbing companions

Climbing to the top of rotowall

We had a great time and would love to go back again

Colorado Springs Adventure

We had a great time in Colorado Springs last week. Johnny was a groomsman in his good friend Mike Mersman's wedding (unfortunately we forgot to take pictures for that). We also got to spend time with family and friends.

On Labor Day, Johnny climbed Pike's Peak, the mountain that overlooks Colorado Springs, with his friends Pat and Dan. It was exhausting and exhilarating.

Views from the top of the Peak

Devil's playground (on the way up to the top)

Dan, Johnny and Pat

The back side of the peak

Unfortunately, Emily and Mom Harvey were sick on Labor Day, but made the most out of it by eating soup and watching chick flicks

After feeling better, we went for a bike ride on Shook's Run trail.

We went for a tour of Glen Eyrie Castle and were able to learn a little of the history of C. Springs.

On a hike with Mom and Dad on the Intemin Trail

View overlooking Manitou Springs, and Garden of the Gods

Dinner and games with Grandma and Grandpa Erickson

We were able to spend lots of fun times with Natalie, Cornel and Cassandra

Cutting our 2 year old top layer of wedding cake. Though it kept its beauty...it tasted better the first time!

FUN (Familys Unite in the Northwest) !

I've finally gathered some photos from the reunion at the coast! We all had a wonderful time and it was so special to have the whole family together. Most of the pictures are self explanatory...so enjoy!

These last couple of photos are a hike some of us did. It lead to a suspension bridge over a waterfall.