My Beautiful Sister and Me

Out for dinner with the (almost) entire family of origin

at Sayler's in Portland.

It was a very fun night.

All about the hats lately

Family Photo at Lucia Falls

This was a really fun day.

Brian posted this on Facebook today, saying this:

"I feel like I totally hit the jackpot with the family I have. Not only do Natalie and I have so much fun together, but watching these kids be friends with each other, stand in support of their friends, battle their own issues and excel at what they do while treating me and Natalie with nothing but respect and love. I just feel so lucky today. Sorry for all the feels."

Well said, Bri Bri. I feel the same.

R goes to Homecoming

Our beautiful youngest had her first formal dance date tonight. Can't believe how grown up she looks!

First Day at Briar Handmade

My first day of the new job went well. My feet are so tired!

Here's the company: 

https://briarhandmade.com/

Also, the moving continues. 

And: the moon is huge and beautiful tonight!

Update

There's a whole lotta moving going on and I am a happy, happy girl.

Le Goof

A throwback pic. 

I very much miss my hair.

For you Al Yankovic and/or Michael Flatley fans

The goodness of this day cannot be overstated

We received the keys to our house today.

Apple Feet

Me, after church, in our almost-backyard.

"almost" because

WE BOUGHT A HOUSE

Hat of the Week

In honor of Aretha, we had to have a huge bow.

Today during Offering, I played "Natural Woman". I love my job. 

I am a happy, happy lady.

Because WE BOUGHT A HOUSE TODAY!!!!!!

Piano Feet

It's hot in this old church.

Today was a good rehearsal day.

Teeeeeeeeeeeaaaa?

Happy Birthday to our Goose!

She requested a birthday tea at our favorite tea spot, Sweet Peas Tea Room in Battle Ground, Washington. All the birthday stops were pulled out in her honor.

mmmm, tea goodies

Horrible Haircut Hilda

I took Carter to a soccer tournament in Renton, Washington, this weekend. It was hot, humid and disgusting outside, and my hair was driving me absolutely bonkers.

So I went to some walk-in place, and a lovely young woman chopped my hair off for me.

It didn't look a thing like the picture I showed her. I HATE how short it is now.

But the hair color is gone, so that's something.

Now comes the fun of growing it out. Lucky me :)

Blondie

Our Handsome Harrison

<3

First Float of 2018

...at our favorite river spot, Lewisville Regional Park.

And I am a happy lady.

Happy Sunday, you glorious people

Went shopping today.

I hate shopping so much that by the time I was finished, I was giving every cashier who asked a fake email address or phone number.

Unrelated: I still have my high school boyfriend's phone number memorized.