We received word yesterday that Hubby’s mother passed away unexpectedly. So we will be headed to Arizona to be with family and help with the funeral. It will likely be quiet on the blogging front. I take this opportunity to tell my friends and family that I love them and appreciate their prayers.
Archive for April, 2008
29 Apr
Confirmation of a known truth
You Are a Pistachio
You are funky, freaky, and a total character.
You’re very different than anyone you know.
There’s no way you’re changing the way you are…
Which is good, because no one wants you to change.
What Nut Are You?
26 Apr
Home again, home again, lickety-split
Sorry for the lack of blogging the last couple of days. The hotel we stayed in on Thursday night had internet connectivity issues and I was so tired by the time we made it home yesterday that I immediately crashed.
We left Long Beach on Thursday morning, and after a quick stop for espresso and scones, [...]
24 Apr
Perfection
Today was a perfect mix of individual and group activities. Mom, Val and I slept in again and took our time getting ready. Val and I wanted to walk on the beach but the rain was falling pretty heavy and we decided to pass. We headed out around 11 and found a few shops that [...]
23 Apr
“A rainy day is a perfect time for a walk in the woods” – Rachel Carson
Today was rain, rain, rain, windy rain, and more….you guessed it. Rain. We slept in today and took our time getting ready. Val made scrambled eggs in the microwave for breakfast (surprisingly good!) and we decided to spend the day checking out some of the local sights. We headed to North Head Lighthouse and I [...]
22 Apr
Snow, Rain, PMS, and Humble Pie
This was the picture outside our cottage this morning. Crazy, right?! Today was a day full of rain, sleet, PMS and humble pie. Film at 11. Ok, not really, but I will be posting a revealing pic at the end of this post, so read on for the scoop.
We took our time getting ready this [...]
21 Apr
The Saga Continues
Today marked Day 2 on the road, and we completed the bulk of our driving, arriving in Long Beach, WA around 6:30pm. Val and I started the day with a brisk walk in 35 degree, windy weather. She sure does know how to wake a girl up. The Columbia River was gorgeous and we snapped [...]
20 Apr
Mint Stealers and Seal Barkers
Day 1 of our vacation commenced this afternoon at 4pm, when my mother, my Aunt Val and myself departed Caldwell and headed west. Why so late? Well, we were busy celebrating my Grandmother’s 80th birthday party with a surprise tea luncheon. It was truly a lot of fun, and a good reminder of the importance [...]
19 Apr
Public Service Announcement
Public Service Announcement:
Goat Cheese + Pear Williams + Black Pepper Cream + Dark Chocolate coating = YUCKY YUCKY YUCK YUCK YUCK!!!
I never realized it was necessary to know this particular bit of information until a co-worker received a thank-you box of exotic chocolates today and graciously shared them with the rest of the class. Among [...]
18 Apr
Should and Did
What I should have done today:
Balance the checkbook
Clean the bathrooms
Wash/Dry/Fold Laundry
Clean up the dirt & hair on the floor
Start packing for vacation (woot woot!!)
What I actually did today:
Went to the hairdresser and got a cut/color
Walked around barefoot in previously mentioned hair & dirt while preparing dinner for hubby and I
Sat on the loveseat and asked [...]
