Family Christmas 2014

Our family supports the Seahawks!!!!

Megan waiting patiently  to open presents.

You go, girl...

Lots of fun with gift exchange.  

Couples pictures - Jason and Courtney, Jordan and Lindsey, Jayden and Emmie and Brian and Sarah.  Missed a few couples - Becky and Mike, Brett and Kelly and G & G (us).

Fun times!!!!

Ahhh...  Dessert is a family favorite - strawberry pretzel salad.

Winter Weather

Every season has it beauty.  Love these scenes from our back deck.

Mt. Rainier is always majestic and  I can't resist some pictures every year.

Becky's Birthday

A celebration for Becky's birthday at Black Angus.  Mike and Becky taking home some goodies.  Jordan and Lindsey shared a Feast and Brandon was enjoying his plate of yummy food.

Hunting Neighbors

It was really fun to have Lee and Kay come to stay in our driveway while the guys were hunting.  While the boys hunted, the girls went to a movie, went shopping and just plain relaxed.  We all helped Brandon celebrate his 15th birthday.

This was Jake and Bella's first trip to our place.  They loved running around and sometimes trying to sneak off.  They always came back.  Probably cause they knew where dinner was served.

Trailers now days are like a nice little apartment with all the necessary amenities.

Successful Elk Hunting

So proud of these hunters.  Bill and Lee hunted hard day after day.  Mike is an amazing support for the older fellas.  Success is sweet plus we love elk meat.

The extra help from friends was amazing.  Andy Vickers' elk cart was a life saving way to get the elk to the truck.  Leon Vickers let Bill hang the elk in his barn and the hoist in the barn was perfect to save some heavy lifting.  Andy's son and his friend skinned the elk.  All the work was done and that was appreciated when it rained the next day.  Thanks everyone for the huge effort during this successful hunting season.

Brandon"s 15th Birthday

Celebrating Brandon's 15th birthday at Famous Dave's.  Fun times for all.  Brandon and Sammy chow down on  yummy ribs.  Beautiful smiles from Becky, Lindsey and Jordan.

Back to the Battle house for cake and ice cream.

Then the gifts - a computer and programs and accessories.  All set up.

Double Rainbow

Here's what my friend said about a double rainbow: From: Nancy Jette Liner -That's beautiful. It reminds me of God's promise to Noah after his struggle with 40 days of rain and then waiting for dry land. Noah waited, God responded. A double rainbow? Have we been struggling through something that is doubly difficult? The Lord's answer, if we wait patiently and trust in Him, will come. And its measure may well be a double blessing.
My dear friend hit the nail on the head. I was struggling with something difficult and her words helped me regain some faith.