Merry Christmas!
We just got back from celebrating our two year anniversary on the Mendocino Coast. It was very quiet and relaxing. We enjoyed our own little cottage with a private hot tub and wood burning stove. We hiked 7 miles through the Redwood forest, and scoured a beach full of sea glass. We enjoyed amazing breakfasts each morning over-looking the ocean. WE also found Scott the perfect pair of shoes. Throughout the weekend we went to four different stores, and must have tried on 30 pairs of shoes. Finally we foudnd the perfect pair of Keens (our favorite brand!)- quite a celebration since he desperately needed a new pair of shoes and it is so hard to find them. The weekend was a great time to reflect on our marriage, and God's goodness in our lives. It has been a very busy two years indeed, but full of great blessings and God's faithfullness!
Scott has been working at General Petroleum as the Wherehouse Manager for over 6 months now. He has faced many challenges, and is still in the process of implementing an inventory management system. We are both very thankful for his job, and the opportunities for growth.
I am still working at Allstate for my brother, Bill, selling insurance. I will be starting a new job in January, taking over a Nanny position for a friend who is having her first baby. When first approached with the opportunity, I wasn't sure that it was something that I would enjoy. But after Scott and I met the family, and spent time with the kids, we knew that it is absolutely the right position for me! There are four children, three of whom are in school. I will be watching the two year old during the day at my house, and then at 3pm I will pick up the other kids from school and take them all to their house. They are a wonderful family, and the kids are a joy to be around! Scott and I both feel like we are already a part of their extended family, and we are looking forward to what we can learn from them, as well as the fun it will be to work with the kids. I will continue working for my brother a couple days a week since the Nanny position is three days.
Our wonderful puppy Kona is growing. He just turned one year, and he is VERY tall! He is a continual joy to us! He has been a great dog, although he did get into a couple presents under the tree. They are still partially wrapped though, so that is good! We walk him a few times a day, and he is always so happy to see us! Scott wrestles with him every night. Jake, the fluffy cat, is outside more than inside - except when it rains. We usually find him curled up at the foot of the bed in the early mornings. We finally put in a "doggy" door, so they are both free to come and go into the back yard when they need.
We will be spending the Christmas weekend at my parents. The entire Doberneck side of the family will be there for Christmas Eve. It will be the first time we have all been together for Christmas in quite a while.
We both wish we could be in Michigan for Christmas again this year... especially since there is actually snow there this year! (My father-in-law has promised me an ice-fishing trip for next time we are there!) Unfortunately Scott couldn't get the time off (he even is working part of the day Christmas Eve). We miss all our family and extended family in Michigan very much, and send our love and warm hugs!
Many blessings to you all this Christmas! We would love to hear from you all!

We Just got back from 5 days in Beautiful Colorado Springs! We Loved every minute with our friends, hiking, and just driving around our old stomping grounds. We miss it to say the least! This pic was taken on the bridge at the Broadmoor Hotel, the same place we got engaged almost two years ago!

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You can take the man out of Colorado, but you can't take Colorado out of the man!
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We spent a lot of time hiking.. We miss the beauty and the access to great outdoor play spaces SO much!!

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Jade the party cat...
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Scott Korth and Charlie Rich.. Studs.
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Alli, Carol, and darling Emma Korth! We had a great time celebrating Scott's birthday at the Korths!

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Jason and Michelle Korth... It was so great to see you both!
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Jesse and Heather Mavel's wedding... She was a beautiful bride, he was well... Jesse. It was Great to see our very missed teacher friends from days of past...

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The Ginormous Buck we saw in the backyard of a house we would buy if we ever moved back...

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Jeff and Melissa... And the best weenie roast ever!
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Scott's Old Roomates... Josh, Matt, Steve, and Charlie...his best buds!


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For the past couple months we have been "obsessed" with our roof. (Roofs in general really) Our house needed a new roof (pronounced "R OOOOO F" if you are Canadian, "Ruf" if you are American), so we decided to take on the job ourselves. We knew it would be a big job, but we didn't realize just HOW BIG! We started by pursuading the best roofing guy we know, Scott's Dad, Phil Persicke to come out from Michigan to help us with the projet. They spent many hours on the phone planning and discussing the project. We ordered the materials, borrowed most of the tools, purchased a permit, and rented a dumpster... We were ready!!!
Tear off began May 19th. It was by far the messiest and dirtiest part of the whole project. It would have made for a good episode of "The Dirtiest Jobs" on the Discovery Channel. Mike Rowe would have been happy to be there! (For those of you who have no clue what I am talking about.. check out "Dirtiest Jobs" on the Discovery Channel...) We had to literally scoop up bucket loads of dirt and dust from the yard when we were finished! Next we had to lay down new OSB since the old shingle shake roof didn't need that. Then came the tar paper, and finally the new shingles. We faced a few trials... mostly the heat in the afternoons which not only was twice as hot on top of the roof, but also made it hard to walk on the shingles without tearing them up. The only real injury was a couple stiches on Phil's hand.
Scott's Mom, Jackie came out during the second week to join the crew. She assisted in clean-up, cooking and housecleaning! We couldn't have finished the job without her! The Doberneck family was also much a part of the team. Dad and Bill and Adam spent countless hours sweating away on the hot roof. And Mom Doberneck was there preparing meals and providing support. We passed our final inspection with flying colors thanks to our fabulous Foreman, Phil! Thank you Mom and Dad Persicke!!! Thank you Mom and Dad Doberneck, and Bill and Adam!!! We couldn't have done it without any of you!
Even though the job took longer than expected (they always do) we still had time to travel a bit with Mom and Dad Persicke! We went Gold Panning in Jamestown, and we rode the Steam Engine Train (the same train they used to film many movies including Back to the Future!) We were sad to see Mom and Dad P go home!
During this crazy roofing project, Scott ended his job at Pacific Pulmonary and started a new job working for General Petroleum in Richmond. He spent his first week in training down in Long Beach (Southern California). He will be managing the warehouse that supplies all kinds of petroleum products to different companies and huge tankers in the San Francisco Bay. This is his first "real" week on the job, and he is enjoying it so far!
We are STILL "obsessed" with roofs... We drive around the neighborhood and analyze our neighbors roofs. We criticize crooked shingles and funny looking ridge caps. We think ours is the cleanest and best looking roof on the block! (Of course we aren't proud or anything...)
Oh, if any of you out there need help with your roof... let us know. If we are free, we can surely help! (Of course we are busy every weekend between now and 2010.)But if you do need some good advice on roofing, Scott is the newest expert!
Happy Summer!
Love Scott and Jen
The pictures are a little out of order since the Blog is not letting us do what we want to do... but hopefully you can figure them out. The first one you see of the roof is the NEW roof. The last picture of Scott and Phil is taken on the old roof... notice they are still smiling since it was just the beginning of the project... Oh yes, that is me (Jen) in the dumpster. I was the dumpster girl, and it was my job to "re-arrange" all the junk they threw in from the top of the roof to make sure it would all fit.






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We took Kona on his first trip to the Beach. We went to the "Dog Beach" at Stinson beach, just north of San Francisco. The weather was perfect that day. Kona is great at meeting people and making new friends. He was good at locating the friendliest people with the best looking picnic. We found him resting comfortably a with a few different families. Our friends Adam and Alexis were there with their dog Bentley. Bentley and Kona had a fun time chasing each other through the sand and into the water. Kona is not quite sure how he feels about the waves yet....

Work Day. Jen's brother, Adam helped Scott install a ceiling fan in our bedroom. And Jessica came over with the twins to paint the Palm Trees in the bathroom! We love the Palm Trees Jess!

Josh and Eli are a hand full! I am still trying to figure out how to pick them up at the same time without bumping their little heads together. We admire their parents Jessica and Jon!!!

Hiking at Mom and Dad Doberneck's with all the dogs. Kona likes to be "in Charge" with the leash. He decided he would be the one to take the other dogs for a walk!

Grrr... play time....

We got to baby sit Joshua and Eli this last Saturday for a couple hours while thier mom and dad went shopping for a while. FUN TIMES! These boys lead you to believe that parenting is easy!

And here is our kids... getting bigger (and smarter apparently)

Yosemite is probably one of the most awe-inspiring places in California. We spent a weekend there in March. Note to self.... one weekend is not long enough.