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Heidi at the Ballard locks

Me

Depending on the tide the level of this lake and the ocean can be several feet different so they built these locks for ships to pass through. A ship such as this tug boat come in from the lake, the close the lock, open some valves and gravity pulls the water out of the lock.

Once the water is out and the level in the lock is the same as it is on the outside then the open the next set of gates and the boat can head out into the ocean. While we were there the difference between the ocean and the lake was about 30 ft. It was really cool to watch the boats come in and go out.

Here is some sort of fishing boat that was coming in from the ocean

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Both of us up top

A shot from underneath

from the hotel at night

Safeco and Qwest field. This is where the Mariners and the Seahawks play.

Downtown from on top of the needle

Seattle Pics

Heidi got us a deal on an awesome hotel in downtown Seattle. This is a view of the space needle from our hotel window/balcony.

Here is a zoomed in photo of the Space Needle from out hotel room.

Heidi and the space needle

me

A view of downtown from on top of the space needle

Road Trip

A few weeks ago we took a road trip up through Boise, stopped in Washington to see Heidi's brother and his family then we continued on to Seattle. We spent two night and two days in Seattle and it was awesome. We couldn't have hit better weather, for the most part while we were there the sun was shining and we only saw a few drops of rain. While we were there we went up in the Space Needle, walked around downtown, rode the monorail, saw the Ballard locks, went to Pike's Place, met up with some old friends, took the Bainbridge ferry and had a great time. We started making our way back home Saturday morning and stopped back in Ellensburg for Lorin's baptism. Heidi's parents had driven up for it as well so it was great for a good portion of the family to be together for it. We spent the next night in Boise and the next day drove over to the Boise State campus so we could look around and pick up a few things. It was raining that day so we didn't get to see the smurf turf or anything but it was still great to walk around a little. We made a detour on the way home and stopped in Pocatello to meet up with my family for dinner and then continued on to SLC. It was a great trip and we hope to make another journey up north in the not to distant future.

Biggest Loser, Sunburns, and Pics

So on Saturday we decided to head downtown and stand in line for the Biggest Loser casting call. Rumel was a trooper and said that he would come down with me because the friend I was going to go down with had some family issues come up. So we got down there at 10ish and we stood in line for over 7 hours to meet with the casting directors. Luckily, I was standing next to some really awesome women and we were having a good time. While we were standing in line, people would drive by and ask what we were standing in line for, and a guy behind us one time yelled that it was for Americas Next Top Model. The looks from the people in the cars was priceless. We all got a good laugh.
So pretty much our whole Saturday was spent standing in line. When we left Rumel thought that we’d only be down there for a couple hours at most. With that thinking, he did wear a hat or think to wear sunscreen. I felt really bad when it hit around 2ish and his face and head had a red glow to them. When we got in the shade right before we went in, I could let he had gotten pretty fried. When we got home, he was wearing a red shirt and I was joking that he matched his shirt. His head looked like a strawberry on top of his body. But we busted out the aloe and bought some solar-cain for his head. Today it looked a lot better. But I will keep everyone posted on the Biggest Loser. They said to make an audition tape and send it in. So we’re going to make one this week. Wish me luck! (Also, if anyone has a video camera that we could borrow let us know)
Last night when we got home, I went and got the mail and the CD of family pics that Roxie sent us had arrived. (You can see in the family pics why I decided to audition of Biggest Loser). At least you get some current pics of us since I am horrible about posting pics. Hope you enjoy!

The Whole Fam Damily

A new one of us

I love this next one of us. Rumel was supposed to be kissing my check, but instead his goatee was tickling my ear and neck. It took me for ever to stop laughing.

This is just a cute one I like.

This last one is one that Heather and I decided to do since we are just so cool like that!

Aren't we HOT!!!

Happenings in the Gregersen Household

Okay so I decided that it has been a while since I posted anything so I am going to change that. The last couple of weeks have been an interesting time. Rumel and I have been to Blackfoot again (Rumel twice). I’ve been spending more time than I ever wanted at work, and we were able to spend time with people that we love.
While up in Blackfoot again, we were able to attend the baptism of our niece Harlee. It was a wonderful day to see her make the choice to become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was awesome to see Travis baptism his little girl. I always love being present when worthy priesthood holders exercise that power they have been given. I’m so grateful that my hubby is a worthy priesthood holder and we have that in our home and he was able to stand in the circle when Harlee was confirmed. It made me excited for the day when he will be able to baptize and confirm our children, but that is a long way down the road (no I’m not making any announcements). I love the gospel!
Also, while up there, we took family pictures since Troy was home and the last one that we had taken was outdated. I’m excited to see the rest of the pictures. We’ve seen a few on the photographer’s blog and they are adorable. It should be interesting since some of the kids didn’t want to cooperate, but it was still fun.
This past weekend we had some our good friend come over for lunch since we hadn’t seen them in quite some time. It’s always a good time when we get together with Sam and Amy. For lunch I made a cheese fondue with various dippers. It was a new recipe that I’d never tried before, but it turned out really well and we stuffed ourselves. Then we played a round of Taboo. Then we made a yummy chocolate fondue. It was a great day of spending time with good friends and eating delicious food. I also got my official diploma from USU! It is an awesome feeling to be done and have that little piece of paper to saying I did it! That is the past happenings in the Gregersen household. We are kind of boring, but I’m trying to be better about posting things. Hope all is well!

Eventful Weekend

This past weekend we had a very eventful schedule. On Saturday, Rumel’s brother Troy flew into SLC after being in Iraq for a year. The whole family was very excited to see him. Rumel and I picked him up from the airport here in Salt Lake and then drove up to Blackfoot. We were able to have a great conversation on the drive up about what Troy had been doing for the past year and what he plans to do once he is done with the army in May 2011.
On the way up to Blackfoot, Troy tried dropping hints that he was hungry (which we didn’t catch at all) so he finally came out and said he was hungry. So we started arranging to meet the family in town to grab a bit to eat. What Troy didn’t know was that a few weeks again Roxie (Rumel’s Mom) started planning a get together. She had decided to have the family meet at a restaurant in town called Melina’s and surprise him since he flew into Salt Lake and they weren’t able to be at the airport. So we had him thinking we were going to a place called Rupe’s to meet the family. Then at the very last second (like you either turn right to go to Rupe’s or left to go to Melina’s ) Rumel says he isn’t feeling Rupe’s and wants to go to Melina’s. Troy is frantically calling all of the siblings to let them know of the change. The three of us walk into Melina’s and there is the family with banners on the walls welcoming him home. He was pretty surprised.
We are so proud of Troy’s service for our country! We are grateful he was protected during his time overseas serving. And are happy he is home for a month of leave.
On Sunday, we had an amazing opportunity. Elder Richard G. Scott was speaking at Rumel’s parents’ stake conference. He had been in Pocatello Friday and Saturday attending other meetings. Then on Sunday he came to their stake conference. It was an awesome meeting! All of the speakers did a fantastic job. The Spirit was very, very strong and it was great to sit at the feet of an apostle for a time and soak in of his testimony. He was very relaxed in his talk. He called a few young women out of the audience and asked them about their homes and then asked them to bare their testimonies. He then shared stories about his life and experiences he has had. He is definitely an apostle of The Lord and has a special witness of Him. I’m very grateful we were able to attend such a special meeting.Monday, we both had the day off of work. We took it easy and just spent more time with Troy. Overall it was a great weekend!

P.S. Maybe one of these days these blogs will actually get pics to go along with them. For now, you get to use your imagination. =)