Pullman!

In February, Simon and I journeyed to Pullman, WA.  I met with the College of Education for work (and fun), met with 3 of the scholarship recipients and most importantly, stayed with Alissa and Curtis Allen.  Alissa is my cousin and is practically my little sister.  She married Curtis, who is currently an assistant basketball coach at WSU.  They have a gorgeous son, Trey. It was a fun, relaxing and fulfilling weekend!

WSU College of Education Art Wall

The College of Education's curriculum includes an art focus for student teachers.  The entire school is filled with different expressions of their work.  Color, movement and chaos attracted me to this wall.

Thrashin' the Dawg Car

A frat "raised funds" by collecting one dollar for a swing of the sledgehammer to destroy the UW themed car.  Loud Top 40 music was blarin' and one woman took an aim from the top.  An enthusiastic guy tried to get me to try, but I politely declined.

Play, play!

We spent lots of time hanging out, playing and being silly with little Trey.  His energy is very curious and so observant, watching everyone.  He is a wonderful little one.

Simon was our chef for much of our weekend. Yum!

He made a delicious dinner of sauteed chicken, asparagus and baked kumara with a honey, sour cream and mustard sauce.  He is available at an hourly rate for those that are interested. :)

We went to the WSU vs. UW basketball game. Trey pumped his hand for the entire game!

Me and Alissa at the game. Go Dawgs! Go Cougs! I'm trying to be impartial.

 

Curtis, got us *great* seats, 2 rows up from the floor.  So close, I'm sure the referees heard me yelling words of anger and disappointment.  The room pulsed with energy and tensions were high.  

UW Coach Romar was at Alissa and Curtis' wedding and this game was the first time they had all seen each other in a long time.  It was really heart warming to watch everyone connect on the floor as the coaches greet each other.  Mrs. Romar sat near us too.  She met Trey and got to experience his sweetness. 

Smile! Trey, 1, is so full of life and activity.