Dude, You Got A Disease

 Just one of the parts I love about this church piano gig - finding a fun ribbon for my hats:

The hat situation:

Happy Birthday

...to my sweetheart, my partner in crime, my baby daddy, the love of my life, the Best Man Ever.

I love you. So happy that you were born.

Have a wonderful day.

H & C Have Their Ears Pierced

We decided it was time. They both wanted pierced ears. Off to the mall we went.

Before shots:

H having his earlobe marked:

H, after:

C goes next:

C, after:

The boys with the lovely Piercing Pagoda staff:

They were both very brave and earned a sucker as their reward. 

Wedding and Funeral

FUNERAL:

Held at Vancouver Heights United Methodist Church.

Judging by her family's stories, the deceased was awesome.

Also, all of the gospel music I printed to play for her service had been recorded by Elvis.

Wish I'd met her.

WEDDING:

Held at the Brickstone Ballroom in downtown Vancouver.

Mom helped me lace and feather my black straw hat.

L and me

M, N and me

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

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