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2011-11-01T08:10:00.000-07:00

HELLO ALL, NOW THAT FACEBOOK IS OUR REGULAR COMMUNICATION TOOL, THE COLE FAMILY IS SUSPENDING THIS BLOG FOR NOW (WE HAVEN'T POSTED FOR ALMOST 9 MONTHS). PLEASE CATCH US ON OUR FB PAGES: CATHY NICHOLAS COLE and JIM COLE. CATCH YOU IN CYBER SPACE, THE COLE FAMILY

Pinewood Derby 2011

2011-01-23T19:46:00.000-08:00

Liam participated in his first Pinewood Derby last weekend. His car, the 007 didn't have quite the speed it needed, but it got the ribbon for the "coolest" car. Jim helped Liam with the design. It was fun to put the 007 next to Jim's old car that his dad helped him with when he was Liam's age.

Christmas 2010

2011-01-23T19:03:00.000-08:00

We spent Christmas Eve at Grandma and Grandpa's exchanging gifts. The kids got warm snuggies and slippers from Grandma. She knows what we need for these chilly winter nights. Christmas morning the kids actually slept in until about 10! We spent the day enjoying movies and Christmas songs and hanging out as a family. The dogs even got into the fun with their festive collars. Grandma, Grandpa and

Ryan Letters in Tennis

2010-12-03T09:10:00.000-08:00

Last night we attended the FHHS Sport Awards Ceremony. We were so excited to see all the wonderful athletes being awarded for their efforts and achievements. We are expecially proud of Ryan who not only got his Varsity Letter for tennis, an award for the team's most improved player, but also was recognized for his and his friend, Parker's qualification for State Tournement that will take place in

Meghan's Christmas Present

2010-11-29T08:43:00.001-08:00

This weekend, we went off island to Renton, WA to get Meghan's Christmas present. She now has a beautiful 4 month old yellow sided, green cheek conure bird. Her co-worker at the ranch has a sun conure and Meg just fell in love. He is quite beautiful and has a sweet personality. Meghan is thinking about naming him Peirce.

Thanksgiving 2010

2010-11-29T08:39:00.000-08:00

We had a wonderful and quiet Thanksgiving Dinner. Mom and Daddy came over as well as Jeanne and Peter Herko to enjoy the turkey and all the fixins. It is such a blessing to be able to share the holiday with family and close friends. After a very satisfying dinner, we played a rousing game of Apples to Apples before ending the evening with pie and coffee. We have so much for which to be thankful!(

Halloween 2010

2010-11-21T18:02:00.000-08:00

We all sort of went our different ways again this year depending on the need of the kid. Cathy and Liam went to Islands Community Church's Harvest Party where Cathy hosted the Spinning Wheel and Liam played so many games he came home with a whole grocery bag full of candy. Liam dressed up as a SWAT team person in honor of his Uncle Jim who is a SWAT member in Ohio. Ryan and some of his friends

Homecoming 2010

2010-11-11T19:01:00.000-08:00

Ryan's Class of 2012 ruled the Homecoming Parade this year with drums and fire. They did a great job of whooping it up and getting the crowd ready for the big game. Ryan went to the dance with a "friend/date", Kayla. Several of the guys and their "girls" got ready for the dance at Spa D'Bune. The guys ate finger food while their girls got dolled up. The parents hung out and watched the fun and

September Stuff

2010-10-06T19:26:00.000-07:00

So, where did the summer go and how did we get to football season so fast? The summer ended with the kids returning to school and the Cole fam back to a "routine." Ryan is a Junior in High School and is playing Tennis for the Varsity Boys Tennis Team. Most of his games are off island, so he is traveling more than any of us. Meghan is in 8th grade and has a job after school and on Saturdays as a

Wheeler Family Visit

2010-08-01T19:44:00.000-07:00

From July 17th to the 31st, we had the pleasure of hosting Jim's sister and her family, including her in-law's at our place. The Wheeler's traveled from Ohio to our Rock, spent 2 weeks here with us and drove back to Ohio in 4 days time. While they were with us we enjoyed lots of PNW activities such as sea kayaking, Mt. Constitution, whale watching, boating (with whales), site seeing, touring and

Ryan Goes to Young Life Camp

2010-08-01T19:32:00.000-07:00

Ryan Ryan and the Devo Youth Group attended a week of Young Life Camp in Oregon during the middle of July. Ryan worked hard to earn the $600 it took to go. It was certainly worth it as he made a lot of new friends, had a great time with activities and got even closer to Jesus. Some of the friends he made are from the Young Life group on Lopez Island. He hopes to get together with them during the

July 4th Parade

2010-07-05T14:25:00.000-07:00

Once again the whole family participated in the Town of Friday Harbor's 4th of July Parade down Spring St. The kids and Cathy all walked with the 4-H float passing out candy and flags. Meghan walked Kira, Ryan helped with the Country Critters banner while Liam and Cathy engaged the crowd. Jim helped direct traffic and made sure everyone was safe. We all went to the Scheffer's Pond afterward for a

Ryan's New Smile

2010-07-05T14:03:00.000-07:00

After two occasions of expanders and braces, Ryan finally is metal free! Only about $200 left to pay on that million dollar smile. But, you have to admit it was worth it! Looking good, Ryan!

And Summer Begins...

2010-07-05T13:53:00.000-07:00

Summer began with Liam, Meghan and Ryan having end of the school year events. Liam's class went on a clam dig at Jackson's Beach. Meghan's class went to John's Island for a weekend and Ryan joined his friends in bonfire/guitar playing fun. It's going to be a great summer for the kids. We are excited for Jim's family to visit at the end of July and various activities throughout the 3 months.

Date Night and My Fair Lady

2010-05-22T18:47:00.000-07:00

To celebrate their 20th Wedding Anniversary, Jim and Cathy enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Vinny's and then sauntered over to the San Juan Community Theater to see My Fair Lady with Desi Whalen as Eliza Doolittle. Desi wowed the audience with a performance that was out of this world. She's come a long way from her character of Moose the Mouse beside Ryan as Ed the Mouse in the Middle School Play

20th Anniversary Love

2010-05-19T15:56:00.001-07:00

Nothin' says "I love you" like 20 years of marriage and his and hers floral bouquet gifts.

Girlfriend Weekend in Winthrop

2010-05-17T22:53:00.000-07:00

This past weekend, Cathy and her friends Cindy and Terri took a trip on the North Cascade Highway to Winthrop, WA in the Methow Valley. They stayed at Terri's family cabin located right on the Methow River. It was beautiful weather with sun and temps in the mid to upper 70's. They toured the "Western Town" of Winthrop, the towns of Twisp and Mazama and stopped at some sights on their return on

Cultural Fair with a Flair

2010-05-13T18:55:00.000-07:00

Liam represented Ireland... the only kid that chose the right country! Nice job Liam!

Mother's Day Labor of Love

2010-05-10T13:35:00.000-07:00

Well it's Mother's Day 2010 and we got pretty industrious this weekend. A deep cleaning led to shelf clearing, led to an empty kitchen, led to discussion of remodel, led to painting... and that we did! We couldn't do anything structural, but paint makes a big difference. Too bad they were out of Victorian Mauve and Polished Pewter at Ace. :)

Geocaching Coles

2010-05-03T22:35:00.000-07:00

Jim and the kids take off geocaching here around the island with grand style. There are hundreds to be found in and around the islands and onto the mainland. This is going to be a fun and grand adventure this spring and summer as we try to find as many as we can. We're also planning on planting 20 caches as well.

Cathy Goes Back To Work

2010-04-21T18:34:00.000-07:00

Times are changing for our family and we are in a new season of life. Since Jim stepped down from pastoring, Cathy started working part time for a bookkeeping agency in town. She is the "front desk" person and is enjoying her new position. There are 6 more weeks of school for the kids and we will start our summer schedule. This will hopefully include a summer job for Ryan and IslandRec activities

Spring Break '10 and WCYF

2010-04-13T18:45:00.000-07:00

This year our Spring Break took us to our friend's, the Anderson's in Bothell where we spent Easter Sunday enjoying their church, going to Pike's Market and REI in Seattle and coming back home to a Lamb dinner. This is the first time we've visited their home after their faithful Mother's Day visits to our home.We camped in Blaine, WA for the remainder of the week and ended our time Friday and

Happy 9th Birthday , Liam

2010-03-22T09:22:00.001-07:00

This Saturday was Liam's 9th birthday. He celebrated with a party and sleepover with 6 of his buddies. They played airsoft commando until it was dark, played in the hot tub and topped off the night with Xbox and movies. Liam shared his birthday fun with Owen who turned 9 on Sunday. Happy Birthday, Liam!

St. Patrick's Day Surprise

2010-03-17T20:42:00.001-07:00

Today, St. Patrick's Day, we had a surprise visit from our friend from Cleveland and former nanny, Erika Anderson. She arrived just in time to enjoy a nice Irish lunch, see some of the island, witness the flight of eagles and have some fun with the kids. After dinner she left on the ferry to return to the mainland to visit with family. It was a nice surprise, especially for the kids.

We Love You Aunt Sara

2010-02-25T08:50:00.000-08:00

Yesterday morning after returning home from surgery, Cathy's Aunt Sara Stanley-Nicholas received her ultimate healing and went home into the arms of Jesus and her husband, Uncle Neil. Aunt Sara was a beautiful, kind and loving woman with the Spirit of Christ that drew people to her wherever she went. She touched my (Cathy's) life in ways only God knows. I will always remember her warm smile, her