Some of the best things about Spring...

1. The girls are playing softball again.

2. Mariner's games with the family.

3. Warm weather and working in the yard.

4. Arts Walk.

5. Easter.

6. Ashley's baby bump.

Finally a nice day!

Today turned out to be a really great, sunny day. I got my bike out, loaded it up, and went to my old favorite Woodard Bay bike trail and rode 6 miles. Whew, it's been a long winter and I am outta shape! Hopefully the weather will hold tomorrow, too, so I can go again!

We love Ralphie May!!!

Andreas and I went to see Ralphie May perform at the Moore Theatre last night. He was hilarious! His comedy show lasted over 2 hours! After the show, he was so gracious and signed autographs and took pics with EVERYONE who was waiting! If you get the chance to check out one of his shows.... do! We laughed until we cried!

Trip to Ohio

I flew to Ohio on the 11th of February. Mom has been pretty sick for the past few months and I needed to go to help her get better. We went to her doctor and also to the diabetic educator and dietician. I think over the few days I was there, she was getting better each day. I also got to see my new neice, Layla who was born in December. She is so tiny and cute. Just absolutely perfect! My other neice, Lia, is almost one and was on the verge of walking while I was there. She is "sooo big!" And loves to show her tricks to anyone who will watch! Here are some pics from the visit.

Adrienne, Lia and Layla


"Soooo BIG!"


Helping Aunt Sarah cook while she sits in her high chair.


Sleepy baby Lia

Mom

Adrienne and Layla

Whew! It's exhausting taking care of all these babies and mom and dad, too!

Layla had to try out the high chair at dinner time, and see..... she liked it!

Ski trip, January 2009

So, we hit the slopes on Saturday the 24th for a little skiing and snowboarding. Ashley and hubby, Steven aka "Watt" went with the Goetsch Gang. We left the house super early and drove to White Pass. Abby, Ashley and Watt were the snowboarders. Watt is from Texas and never went skiing or snowboarding before, but he had a great time and got the hang of it fairly quickly! Way to go, Watt! Andreas, Grace and I went skiing. Grace was a little reluctant to go on the lift and go down the big hill, but with a little coaxing, she went and we couldn't slow her down!

A great time was had by all!

Happy 2009!

We stayed in this year to celebrate New Year's Eve at home with our friends and family. Carlos & Karri and the kids, as well as Phil & Nancy and the boys came over to our house. We had snacks and drinks. Everyone enjoyed playing some PS2 and Guitar Hero!



Pretty girls, Grace and Paige wishing you a Happy New Year!


....5 .....4 .....3 .....2 ......1.....Happy New Year! Welcome 2009!

Here's to a great year to come! Out with the old, in with the new!

Christmas pics

Santa was good to the Goetsch Gang... even if the girls (and parents) weren't on their BEST behavior this year. Hope your Christmas was great, too.... BUT I am soooo glad it's over with for another year! Whew!