Adios Summer...Hello Academia

So we may not be the best bloggers in the world, but we're okay with that. Here's a BK2 update:

We tested out our green thumbs with some gardening this summer. It's amazing to see how much work actually goes into the food we eat and don't eat...especially when the terrible northwest slugs eat your produce. (Tip: fill pie tins with Pabst Blue Ribbon beer and the slugs will take a little beer dip instead of eating your precious greens.)

Beth was involved in a summer clinic for stutterers and finished up the last few prerequisites for her graduate program that just started. Brian started his Master's in Teaching program while working at Milford's. Brian also celebrated another birthday in July...one year wiser, cooler.

We celebrated our one year anniversary Spokane style. It's hard to believe how quickly this year flew by. We also took a trip down to Wyoming for the baptism of our nephew (and Godson) Wyatt. It was great to see Brian's family and to take a little break from school and work!

Dudley is doing great...in fact he just turned two! In honor of his big day we threw the 2nd Annual Hot Dog Party. Good times for everyone. We are expecting the up-coming Fall season to be very busy with school, family visits, and whatever else life throws our way. Hope you all are doing well...enjoy the pictures below!






Beth planting the mini garden.






Brian holding some Kelley produce...a mini pepper. (Look closely!)





Dudley before his summer hair cut.





Dudley with his much cooler style.






The Kelleys...celebrating one year of marital bliss.







Brian getting ready to dig in to his birthday boston cream pie.







First day of graduate school!







Dudley celebrating his birthday with his very own dog cookie. (Thanks Stephanie!)

The long winter of '09

Spring has sprung in Spokane--finally! It was a very long and cold winter here-an icebox with a 509 twist if you will. Since we are bad bloggers, here's a quick recap...

February brought the Zags with young alumni weekend. It was great to see our Zag friends and try to relive the glory days. We also got to experience a new part of Eastern Washington...thanks to Danny & Alicia and their family cabin.

March brought good news to the Kelley family...Brian got a job at Milford's, Beth was accepted into graduate school, and we became the proud Aunt & Uncle to Wyatt Joseph Kelley born on March 13, 2009. Congratulations Paul & Jess!

April has been busy as well--Brian was accepted into the Master's In Teaching Program at Gonzaga and will start at Gonzaga this Summer. Beth is finishing up her last month of school and then will resume later in the Summer as well. Expect some very smart and poor Kelleys in about two years!

So that's that. Enjoy the pics and...Happy Spring!





Watching the game at the Bulldog...not the ending we were hoping for.





Gavin, Jeff & Brian competing for the best "Blue Steel" face.





The BKs snowshoeing on the lake.





Dudley trying to make some moves on Bella.







Alicia, Beth & Megan getting ready for some sledding fun.







Someone appears to have fallen asleep on the couch.






The boys celebrating St. Patty's day...