Boo Hoo

The other day, while doing laundry, I noticed that things seemed particularly lint-y. I figured the lint was from a paper towel or napkin that had not made it out of a pocket before cleaning. When I got the last of the clothes out of the washer, I noticed the big white wad (see picture above). I had no idea what it was, until I saw my only clue. Our checkbook jacket. I had washed our entire checkbook, complete with the register, and it had disintegrated onto our clothes.

We are family...

I had a little visit to Portland this week. It was a little over 24 hours, but worth every minute. :) I got to play with my neices and nephews, talk with my brother and sister, laugh about John Legend not being able to dance, and attend a chapel where a former professor and teacher and dear friend was speaking.

Goodbye Ashenbrenners :(

We sent off two of our dear friends, Austin and Erika, to New Jersey where Austin will be attending Princeton Seminary. While it will be a wonderful opportunity for them, we will miss them dearly!

Bumbershoot...videos to come

Joss Stone was fabulous.


John Legend was so great!!! The funniest thing, though, is that his favorite dance move is step together, step together.

Happy Birthday, Lolo

Last weekend, we celebrated our grandpa's 90th birthday. (Both brothers have published the same/similar picture, but here's our rendition)



Me with Lolo & Lola

Seattle Politics

We are at Tully's with Gary Locke, Washington's former governor, his (filipino) wife and 2 kids.

We thought about asking to take a picture with him, but didn't.

The Durias'

This past weekend, Josh, Bekah and Solomon came over for lunch, and we finished the afternoon walking down to Fremont for some ice cream and coffee. We had a great time visiting and we look forward to them moving back! :)

Summer Fun

A random picture of Phil and I in the main lobby at Timberline. This picture was taken soon after we were officially dating. (We don't have any recent pictures to post because we haven't taken pictures in forever. I'll change that. I will take many random pictures this week.)


Wow, I can't believe it's been so long since we've posted. Since we have last written, we have gone to 2 more summer camps. One in central Washington, and one in California. Phil and I both enjoyed these camps, especially the camp in California. We had awesome students in our respective cabins, and got to know more students and staff which is always great. Phil drove one of the school buses back up to Seattle from California--Way to go Phil! That is a long 12 hours in a school bus, full of students, after working and playing hard for a week at camp!

The weeks are full, and it doesn't seem to slow down. It is exciting and challenging and satisfying work the Lord has for us here. We are continually thankful for all that we have!

Weekend Away

Phil and I are just wrapping up a weekend of r&r. We have slept in, read, vegged out, laughed and laughed, and caught up on life in general. A highlight was definitely that we got to stay at The Fairmont Hotel. It was a dream...

Our Newest Addition

Dear Baby Joshua Timothy,

We are so excited to meet you! We are so glad you and mom are all healthy and we look forward to holding you! :)

We love you,

Uncle Phil & Aunt Ligaya


Baby Joshua Timothy and proud mom and dad, Kristin and Matt.



What a man...