Ty's Dirty Thirty

Katie was the mastermind behind Ty's epic thirtieth birthday party last weekend. The day started with a scavenger hunt of sorts. Ty was picked up by a super stretch Lincoln Navigator Limo, and given a clue - or a memory, rather - provided to Katie in advance by one of his friends (Nick and I were first, actually). Ty had to figure out where we were waiting for him, based on the clue. When he made it to our location, we joined him in the limo and gave him the next clue - we drove throughout the city, drinking champagne and picking up friends all afternoon.

Then we ended up at The Seeker - the boat Ty and Katie went on a sunset cruise on following their engagement two years ago. We cruised Lake Washington, snacking and enjoying the stormy views of the lake, and then finished off the night with dinner at Agua Verde.

Nice work on an epic party, Katie. And happy birthday Ty! Here are some pics - enjoy:

Ty found us!

Karin and Matt (nice beard, man)

The cousins!



I'm on a boat!





Ty and his dad





The Imperati siblings

Imeratis and Rogers

Let me make a toast!...to Katie...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hi friends and family,

We just wanted to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Safe travels for those of you who are driving or flying anywhere.

Nick and I will be with some Seattle friends - Chad and Wendy are hosting, and Torrey and Katy will be there (whoop whoop TorKat!). This is three Thanksgivings with both TorKat and Chendy. Glad we can make our own little tradition here you guys:) Chi Chis? We will post some pics tomorrow before we head out of town.

Nick will be leaving for San Diego on Friday and is planning to spend the weekend with his fam and at the Chargers game. I'm headed to Phoenix on Saturday for some broadcast media stuff - watch those morning shows on Monday!

Happy holidays everyone and more posts and pics to come.

Also, happy belated birthday to Ty (dirty 30! - what a fun party!) and happy upcoming birthday to Rebecca. Love you guys.

Sally and Nick

P.S. - Chad and Wendy, can you make your turkey look llike this?

Posting from an itouch is kind of difficult.

Now taht I'm bcak on the tstruy lotpat I can fanliy cut out all tsohe tpyos.

Shout-outs

UPDATE: We now have a pic to post from L & J's wedding! Gorgeous...



We haven't had a lot of news to post lately. But in the world of cancer, no news is good news.

Nick had his 7th infusion today and is now rocking the fanny pack for the next couple days. One more infusion and he'll be ready for his next CT scan (currently scheduled for Dec. 9).

In other news, we went to one of the funnest weddings of all time last weekend...Jake and Lauren, well-played. I can't believe there are no pics on Facebook yet! Nick and I have been waiting to post a "congratulations shout-out" til we had some photos but I caved. Thank you for letting us share in that awesome occasion. It was such a personal, warm, stylish, dance-tastic time! Hope you are having fun in Belize!

I also wanted to give a shout-out to our friend Miss Casey Keasler. Casey is the style and substance behind http://thekidcollective.com. Casey - I freakin love your blog. Thank you for entertaining me:) Are you and Jevan in NYC yet? Just remember...momofuku noodle bar pork buns.

Dedication

Greetings Ladies and Gentlemen,

For those of you who are reading this, I salute and dedicate this post to you; for you are one of the true fans of stanus as I have been testing your resolve and patience by not posting an update for quite awhile. Yes following stanus is akin to a quest, a spiritual journey where the reader enters the wilderness a boy and emerges 15 days later a man. How else could one describe the arduous task of reading my gobbledegook? Perhaps I give myself too much credit, for what am I but an individual going through a challenging processes just like all individuals go through, whether health, work or relationship in nature.

Let me see, I think I had a point; however, since I have already flumoxed myself let us take this post in a new direction. Today I had one of those eerie instances in which an issue shows up in multiple ways. First I read an article in the NY Times regarding the chances that certain NBA players have to dunk in a game. It interstingly pointed out that several players although tall enough haven't dunked in a game. And by what can only be described as the most ironic twist of fate, I witnessed a facebook post about a short NBA player who recently dunked twice in a game. With two such signs from God, I can only assume that it is my destiny to build up my calf muscles to the necessary strength and condition that will allow me to rise to the rafters and slam home a two-handed bad mamajamma. Since I am currently spending quality time with the doctors perhaps I can procure a stregthening aid to hasten the process. Because if I can dunk at least once then I can die a happy man.

The Mercer Island Half Marathon to Beneft Colon Cancer Organization

Hi friends and family,

I learned today that the 2010 Mercer Island Half Marathon will benefit (in part) the Washington Colon Stars, an organization that supports treatment, awareness and screening for colon cancer. It is also a 5k and 10k so there’s a little something for everyone.

The race is March 21st and here’s a link: http://www.mercerislandhalf.com/

This was actually the first half marathon I ever ran 6 or 7 years ago. It’s hilly but beautiful.

If you are interested in any of the runs, let me know. I’ll be planning something festive for race day once it gets closer!

Love,

Sally

Rocky Mountain "Hi"

Denver has been super fun - some snow on the ground but lots of sun. Lots of eating and visiting too. And a trip to Red Rocks.

Breakfast with the Keaslers this morning:


Red Rocks with the girls:




Dinner with T and friends tonight and then home tomorrow...

Baby Funk!

I think most of you already know that T&A are expecting a little one. A little baby Funk.

Tracy is due in early May. Here is the first belly shot:



We went maternity clothes shopping yesterday. Not gonna lie...it was weird.

Here's a first photo of the little guy (so far, consensus is that it's a boy - feel free to add your opinion)...


("High-five")

Andy and Tracy, we're so happy for you. And we can't wait to be E's favorite aunt and uncle (Sorry Jonas, Rebecca, Dave and Sadie).

XOXO,

Sally and Nick