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.

No Rain by Blind Melon

You have no idea how much you're holding inside until your kid starts singing along with this song on the radio and you ask her, "Have you ever seen the video for this?" and she says "No" and you start describing it to her and end up with your voice squeaking like a mouse and water leaking on your face

This gorgeous kid is off to the prom

Have fun, Mr. C!

The joys of growing out the gray...

It's a real laugh riot.

The phrase "if hairs be wires" comes to mind.

Being at the beach

always makes me so happy, I wet my pants*

After spending the night in Sequim, Washington, last night, we drove to Clallam County and visited Salt Creek Beach, off the Strait of Juan de Fuca. What an incredible place!

Today being Mother's Day, I was extremely happy to be in such a beautiful spot with Brian and two of our babes. It was a fun trip.

*I will never not use this joke whenever possible

Playoffs Game in Lacey, Washington

This was a bummer.

Brian: "Carter and his school teammates unfortunately lost in the state playoffs today, 3-2, to top-seeded Gig Harbor. They had a great game and season."

But, the good news was, after this game, we drove north to beautiful Sequim, Washington, and spent the night.

Harrison's Birthday

Happy Birthday to our wonderful "Herson!" The last almost 20 years have been a laugh riot with you around. So proud of you! Hope your first day of the new job is awesome!

At Salmon Creek Kaiser

Her Last Middle School Parade

Long Beach, Washington

We so hope she'll continue on in high school.

Hijinks

....at the farmers market.

The kid on the far right is C's friend Titus