As someone who works in higher education, not only in student affairs but as a residence life professional, I do not get to know the joys of a three-day weekend that includes Labor Day. With the typical move in (or preparing for move in) coming this weekend, I typically work during this time. I would say poor me, but then I remember that I get more time off during the Christmas holiday than others typically do, so it all works out well.
This weekend one of Anna's coworkers, Austin, got married. We drove north of Seattle to Kenmore, WA where both the wedding and reception were held at Inglewood Country club (known for, among other things, as the place where Arnold Palmer first golfed his age, a 62). The photo below shows the wedding set-up, complete with golf course and fountain in the background and the musician. I would call the music "cello karaoke" as the man playing the cello had it hooked up to a karaoke like machine that played the other instruments in the orchestra. Pretty cleaver, yet somewhat disturbing.
Here are Anna's coworkers. From left to right: Kim (PT), D'Lyn (massage therapist), Austin (PT Aide), Nancy (PT, Anna's boss), Leandra (PT Aide), and Anna.
While Austin and Annie are away on their honeymoon, we have been dog sitting their Maltese Hurly. As you can see, the morning of the wedding we were all a fluster with last minute concerns about the details concerning the wedding.
This weekend I also went with my 17 RAs on a staff retreat. Each staff does an overnight retreat between RA training and move-in/orientation. My group had two cabins on Anderson Island. I didn't take that many photos, but if you have a Facebook account you can see more photos of my staff and I on this trip. This is where the men stayed during the retreat.
The guys enjoying some breakfast burritos that Chad made.
Here is my staff (except for two of them) on the ferry ride between Tacoma and Anderson Island.
Am I lost while driving on the water? Actually, the 12-passenger van I was driving happened to be placed at the front of the boat and made it look like I was driving the boat from this angle.
Anna snapped this picture in the middle of me constructing "Hemmes", the new daybed from IKEA. I finished it tonight, so if you are ready to come visit us we have a new bed waiting for you. (Hint, hint, that means you should come visit.)
Other news:Our friend Amber has a blog. She just began her year long pastoral internship in the Compton area of Los Angeles. You can hear more about her adventures here: http://amberincali.blogspot.com/
Move-in and orientation begins at PLU this Thursday, so I'll probably be busy for the next week until classes start.
Fantasy update: My baseball team got a first round buy for the playoffs this week as I came in second during the regular seasonal; my football team should be drafted shortly; this fall I'll be playing Pick 'Em with both NFL and NCAA football. Lots of virtual trophies to be had!
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