Washington or Bust

So, we made it out to Washington in one piece, safe and sound.  We took some time on our way out to stop and see Shawn's parents and Aiden.  We spent time relaxing and enjoying the company.  Rob and Amanda (Shawn's bro and sis-in-law) drove out for the weekend from MN and brought us Easter goodies!!!  We rewarded ourselves (well, Shawn and Bill did . . . I'm still getting use to guns) and spent an afternoon shooting some of Bill's guns.  I did partake . . . I think there is a picture of it somewhere . . .

The boys having a paper airplane contest.

Rambo made a new friend!

After a few days in ND, we took off to WA.  We drove half way to Great Falls, MT and then the rest of the way Yakima the next day.  Considering we were riding in a moving truck, it wasn't too bad.  Not the most comfortable and we both are still a little stiff but all in all, it wasn't terrible.  We spent a good portion of the trip driving through the mountains.  They are gorgeous!!!  I can't wait to make the trip back to MN and see them again!!  (This time in a regular vehicle!!)

The Beast!

The Open Road

Going through MT

Still Snow Up Here

Coming into Yakima . . . Home

We have finally finished packing and I think have everything pretty much where we want it.  There are still a few more things we need to get and once that is done, photos of the house will follow.

Here is a funny photo of Rambo to end with.  Matt, one of the roommates, bought a Roomba.  We've named it Robby the Roomba.  Rambo and Robby don't get along.

Time Definitely Speeds Up as We Get Older

It's been 17 days since I quit my job and I have had only a couple of days were I wasn't running around like a chicken with my head cut off.  Haha!  In less than 3 days we'll be loading up the moving truck, hook up the car and than off to WA with a pit stop in ND for 4-5 days.  It's been a roller coaster ride for me but I know in my heart that this is the path for me.

We had my sister's bridal shower, bachelorette party and a "Welcome Home Shawn/See Ya Later Kate" gathering all in one day.  I'm tried just writing it down!!  We had a good time celebrating Anna's upcoming marriage to Darrin that weekend with a fantastic bridal shower and a slumber party bachelorette party that turned into the rest of the weekend party with a pit stop at Jackpot Casino to see "The Rat Pack Returns"!

Anna and I at her bridal shower

Shawn, Me, Dad, Mom, Darrin, and Anna

 

Anna and the Rat Pack

 Keep your fingers crossed that the snow that we're suppose to get on Wednesday stays away.  We leave at 7:30 AM!

We're Gonna Win, Twins!

2011 Home Opener . . . and a win!!  I was a bit nervous but we ended up pulled through and knocked out a win!  It was great to see Nathan walk out onto Target Field for the first time.  Yes, I watched in on TV, but still!!  Nathan has been such a huge part of the Twins franchise that it was very satisfying seeing him pitch there.

I am not sure how many games I'll get to watch after moving out to WA.  Hopefully the boys will let us get a game package or something like that for the baseball season . . . keep your fingers crossed!!  Every time I watch a game I think of Grandpa F.  He listened to pretty much every game for as long as I can remember.  :)

The Clock is Ticking Very Loudly!

I've got a countdown going on my bathroom mirror counting down the days until Shawn gets back to the States.  Every morning I go in there and rip another one day.  Some days violently, some days nicely.  Its very therapeutic.  As the number of days grow smaller, I get more impatient.  Its a bad habit I have, impatience.  This year has been a huge lesson for me, waiting for an amazing man to do his duty overseas and come home to me and the rest of us that love and care about him.  After that countdown is done I think I'll do another one . . . counting the days left at my job. Like every job, it has its good days and bad days.  I'm ready to close this chapter in my work life and start another.  I've learned many invaluable lessons at my job from many people, both expected and unexpected.  I never thought I would say that this job has made me a better person.  I believe everyone should be required to work in retail, just so you know what's it like.  Maybe then will people stop being mean and rude to retail workers . . . maybe not . . .  maybe its just wishful thinking.


I will admit I have stopped anything related to packing.  Not knowing exactly when I'll be moving has caused me to lose ambition.  Haha!!  Good excuse, right?  Probably not . . . guess I better get my butt in gear and start going through my stuff again.  This is a good time to purge myself of the random useless things I have laying around my area.  Yeah, that's what I'll do tomorrow on my day off.  Sounds good to me!  Tonight . . . more episodes of "Bones".  I can't get enough of that show!!!


Love always,
K & R

No More Winter Wonderland, Please!

So, another foot or so of snow . . . I'm ready to be done with it!  This has been one of the worst winters in a long time!  Here's what it looked like outside at around 2:00 PM on Sunday.

So, for the record . . . I am sick of snow!!!

Rambo and I have started the packing process . . . it's finally feeling real.  The snow day was a good excuse to start going through my stuff since we couldn't leave the house!  We've gotten through my clothes and purses.  Alot of clothes and bags are going to Goodwill.  Hopefully they will benefit others!

Packing is tough work!  Time for bed!

Welcome, Rayne, to the Fischer Family!

Paul and Bethany added a new member to their family!

Meet Rayne of Terror! Or just Rayne for short.

She is just way to sweet for words!!  Paul and Bethany picked out an amazing puppy!  Or should I say Rayne picked out an amazing family since she ran right up to Bethany!  She's really smart for being only 6 weeks old!  Rambo is completely in love with her.  He's had more exercise the last few days than he has in the last few years!  He slept like a rock last night.  I'm thinking he might need a brother or a sister in the next year or so.  Rambo agrees, I think . . . .

Entry #1

So, I've decided to start this blog because big changes are coming up in mine and Rambo's lives and this might be the easiest way to communicate.  In the next two months we'll be packing and getting ready move across country to start the next chapter in our lives.  Kinda scary?  Yeah, but I'm ready.  Its gonna be tough to leave my family.  They are the world to me and I don't know if I would be where I am today without them.  But, there comes a point in time when everyone leaves the "nest" and "flies" away and now is my time.  I am very thankful for everyone's support in this decision.  It means a lot to Shawn and I.  Oh, and Rambo, too!!  Haha!!!


Enough for now.  Off to bed with Rambo and I.  Work is calling my name.  Good night, all!!


K & R