Madeline Rose: Jon and Jenny Flanagan Visit (Weekend of September 20)

Our good friends Jon and Jenny came to visit from Colorado and we had a wonderful weekend. We are so excited for them as they are expecting, and we look forward to welcoming their daughter to this big world sometime this fall/early winter. On Friday, Steve and I took the day off and while Maddy was at school, and we joined Jon, Jenny and Eric Skaar on a fantastic hike at Eagle Creek to Punchbowl Falls. It was a nice four mile hike and the weather was perfect. It was nice to be outdoors. I have to say that I was happy Madeline was not on this hike, as some areas had such steep drop offs, I was a bit nervous. If Maddy would have been there, I'd have been terrified! It is an incredibly beautiful hike, though, as long as you take it slow. After our hike we stopped at Double Mountain in Hood River, OR for a pint and some very yummy pizza.

Saturday Maddy and I had Swimming Lessons, the first of a six week session this fall. We had lots of fun in the pool, and she's learning to become much more comfortable in the water. It seems to be helping with washing her hair at bath time, too (quite a relief). That evening we invited friends to our house for a BBQ, which is always a fun time.

Then came Sunday, which of course means FOOTBALL at the Faust House, more friends and more good food (breakfast goodies, since football starts at 10:00 a.m.). It was Jon and Jenny's last day visiting and everyone had a great time.

Maddy just loved Jon (aka Floopy-doopy) and Jenny (aka Jenny-wenny) and will be talking about their visit for a long time. Come back and visit again soon, Jon and Jenny! You are welcome any time!!