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The biggest news in our life these days is the fact that we're expecting a bundle of joy on July 13, 2009.  We are both excited and can't wait to meet our little one.  Check out the page dedicated to baby for more information!

Well today we bought a second car . . . a 2005 Acura MDX.  With the two of us going in so many directions for work and projects, one car (plus a motorcycle) was getting harder and harder.   Now, I won't have to worry about Tony riding the motorcycle in the rain or the cold!  We both love the Acura and the fact that we can haul around 7 people plus a dog.  Is everybody ready to go for a ride?

On Sunday, September 21, 2008, Tony, Nolan (Tony's Dad) and Roger (my Dad) watched the last New York Yankee's game in Yankee Stadium -- IN PERSON.  It was a last minute decision to make this event a reality, but I think all of them are glad it was.  Nolan had never been to New York City so Dad and Tony took him to see all of the sites including Ground Zero, Battery Park, Wall Street/Financial District, Times Square and Rockafella Plaza.  It was a short but fun weekend which each of them will remember forever.

Today, Dad, Jenn, Tony and I participated in the Portland Bridge Pedal along with several thousand other Oregonians.  It was the perfect day for a ride . . . dry but not too hot.  Although we only did the 6-Bridge, 14-mile "Family Ride", we also rode from home to the start line and from the finish line back to home.  This means that overall we rode approx. 27 miles!  The bridges we rode across included Hawthorne, Ross Island, Marquam (I-5), Burnside, Broadway and Freemont (I-405).  Tony and I also crossed the St. John's Bridge on our way home.

This was Tony's first time participating in the Bridge Pedal.  In his younger years, he considered the ride for ametuers only since its definetely a leisure ride and not a race.  Now that he's older, he's learned these types of rides can be fun too.  Especially when you can stop and check out the view of downtown Portand from the Marquam (I-5) Bridge.  Its the best view in the city!

Next year we hope to participate again and would love to put a larger crowd together.  Who knows we might even tackle the longer ride which includes the Sellwood Bridge! 

After a year long sabatical, we are heading back to work.  Carrie will return to the practice of law at Landerholm, Memovich, Lansverk & Whitesides in Vancouver, Washington.  She will continue to practice business and corporate law.  Her first day is August 11.  Tony has decided to remain an independent contractor and has several different contracts lined up.  His first day is August 4.  Somehow when it rains, it pours.  Both of us are thankfull to have found work so easily.  But it will take some readjustment.  Neither of us are use to getting up before 8:00 am :) 

Although we haven't had paying jobs, we've been working on lots of projects . . . mainly house related.  We just finished building a fence for the backyard.  Its wonderful to have some privacy for all those summer barbeques.  Our next project is a kitchen remodel which begins on August 21.  Like I said, busy, busy.  

When we're not working or involved in projects, we've just been hanging out with friends.  This past weekend, we went to the Red Bull Flutag and watched teams launch themselves off a 30 foot deck into the Willametter River.  The longest flight was about 60 feet . . . amazing.  Next weekend we plan to participate in the Portland Bridge Pedal. 

Stay tuned for more updates. 

2/7/2009 1:56:43 AM - 001080350235
Hi!  How cool you have this blog!  I loved reading up on all that is happening with you guys!  Congrats on being pregnant!  Hope it is okay I add your blog to mine let me know if this not!  Take care!  Alison

10/2/2008 9:17:24 PM - 002032929527

HI TONY & CARRIE -

IT'S GREAT TO KEEP UP WITH YOUR PROJECTS ETC....

I REALLY ENJOY THE PICS TOO!!!

HOPE TO SEE YOU SUNDAY FOR GRANDMA'S BIRTHDAY.

AUNT LYNNE