Precious Things

Once again, we apologize for the lack of updates. That's how we roll I guess.

To catch up on things:

• We are in the process of closing on our very first purchase of a house. Scary stuff, but we're excited! It has turned into a short sale, kind of uncontrollable on our end really; the seller has filed for bankruptcy and was behind several house payments. Needs some work, but w/ Obama's tax credit, it should all work out :)
  Anyways, it's the next big step in our lives... take a look here: http://www.johnlscott.com/propertydetail.aspx?IS=1&ListingID=40007441

• The last post mentioned news that Brandon had just joined the band Mon Chéri. A lot has happened since then... Many local gigs and a mini Pacific NW tour have kept the band busy since late January. Up next are big plans as the band prepares for their CD release on April 25th. Many photoshoots have taken place over the past couple months; the band's good friend Rajah has graced the band with his presence and talent, check him out: http://idontwrite.com/ & http://www.rajahstudio.com/# . Brandon has enjoyed the company of his band mates and is impressed with everyone's talents, creativity, professionalism, and open minds. Since joining, Brandon has probably learned close to 30 songs, and more are always being written. Stay tuned for much more to come, including the new album!
  

by Dan Couillard

• Brandon has just gotten some more film developed from his Holga, which has become a fun (but expensive) hobby

Remember, go here to check out lots of photos ;)

• The last couple of weeks has also seen visits from Karyn's mother Susan from Michigan, and from her brother Jacob (just in time for her 23rd bday!). We've all had a good time at hockey games, restaurants, the bar, etc. The family time is great as it doesn't get to happen very often :(

at Marrakesh







More pictures to come!

Au revoir
we will meet again.

Procrastination is our forté!

Hello, this is Karyn here. Guess I have to say we are probably the worst bloggers ever. Indeed. It comes to the point of being embarrassed it's been so long--should we even bother with a new post? Does anyone even look at our page now?

Oh well, in a renewed burst of effort with the new year, I am forging ahead with a new post. And in agreement with Jen, I admire everyone that is a better blogger. :) So much to catch up on that we really can't. The end of 2008 really blew by. I don't think we knew if we were coming or going. Between dog-sitting, the swirl of a lovely record-breaking winter, work (Brandon had to work all the holidays), and many other little busy things here and there....the year was over before we knew it! And did I mention we're in the process of HOUSE HUNTING! Wow, what an exciting and stressful experience. It just seems like there are so many things to consider, and I seem to think everything is ridiculously overpriced in this area. Trying to keep positive and continue looking. I'm hoping the right house is waiting for us just around the bend. Or something like that.

Brandon just joined a new band--very exciting. They are called Mon Chéri. Very good music if I do say so myself. I try not be biased. :) Lucy is doing great. Being her little doggy self. Well, we have been spending some time at the "grandparents" (B's parents) and they had noticed she was dragging her bottom on the carpet sometimes. Yikes! So, we took a Lucy specimen to the vet, and it turned out perfectly normal. So, the only thing Brandon and I have concluded is that Lucy just likes their carpet. We have hard wood floors at home, so it makes sense. Haha! On that note, I think this will be it for now. I've broken the blogger drought anyways! :)

remember: http://www.flickr.com/photos/brandonkaryn/

♥ Karyn (& Brandon)