Highlights of 2007

Hey Friends and Family. It's been six months since we started this blog, but don't let that deter you. I have goals... I figure that we'll probably have something "interesting" to share at least every three months. So don't get discouraged. Check in every now and again and we'll keep up our end of the bargain.


For now, here's the best of Tony and Claire's 2007. So far, at least. That doesn't yet include Christmas in Mexico with the Toth family.



Seahawks Shut-Out the 49ers

Right around Veteran's Day we snuck away to Seattle (even got a Sunday off) and did lots of walking. Seattle is a great city! Best of all, we were gifted tickets to the Seahawks Monday night football game and we got to watch them shut-out the 49ers.


Weddings, Babies and Friends

The first weekend in November, I (Claire) was off with her friend Melisa to California. Three days held visits with lots of girlfriends, meeting three new babies, Chad and Kelli's wedding, visit with my niece Sicily (so cute) and quick visit with the parents.

Family in Minnesota

Yet another trip out of town... My mom came to visit the first week in October (sorry, we forgot to take pictures) and then a week later in the middle of October, I met my mom, sister, and nephew in Minneapolis so that we could visit my great Aunt Vi and Uncle Phil. We had a great visiting with them (I hadn't been out there for 8 years). I also really enjoyed quality time with Oliver. He's quickly approaching 4 and such a cool little kid.

Hiking in the Olympics

Anyone remember how Tony took a 7 day backpacking trip in the Olympic mountains while we were dating? Well, ever since we moved and found them to be in our backyard, they've been backoning him. So, this August, he finally got to take another trip. The group included Bryan and Craig (two friends from church), Tony's Dad, Andy, and Uncle Joe. This trip was a little bit soggy, but needless to say they had a great time. While they were up in the mountains, Mom Toth and I enjoyed time together, in between work and other life stuff.

In addition to the highlights above, here are a few more for 2007... Our 2nd Anniversary (3rd is coming up in February)... Great Vacation in Mexico in June... Tony started his 4th school year at SCC... We have a great new Music Director (since Feb) and a great new Associate Pastor for Adult Life (since September)... One year at my job for McCrorie Carpet One... and Tony has taken up surfing again! The water here is so cold he now donns a hood, booties and gloves. Mosts days the headaches from the chill of the water go away quickly (as long as there is sunshine). The short (40 min) drives don't always produce waves, so he's been a couple times to the west coast (2 hours) so that he can find a few good rides.

Since I don't have photos from every occasion and don't want to completely bore you, I'll sign off now. And, as I've promised, will be back on before 3 months go by. Love to you all.