Redondo Beach

Redondo Beach, WA at sunset.

Alaska Marine Ferry

Views from the Alaska Marine Hwy Ferry cruising the Inside Passage, Bellingham WA to Petersburg AK. We camped on the deck of the Ferry; it was like visiting a State Park with changing scenery!

Michael Jackson - The Little Prince?

OK, I confess I watched Micheal Jacksons memorial at work; It was playing in the background while I worked on a spreadsheet, I mainly listened to it but would take a peek every so often. I found Brooke Shields memories very touching and I loved the quote she gave from the Little Prince that reminded her of Michael;

“What moves me so deeply, about this little prince who is sleeping here, is his loyalty to a flower--the image of a rose that shines through his whole being like the flame of a lamp, even when he is asleep . . ." And I felt him to be more fragile still. I felt the need of protecting him, as if he himself were a flame that might be extinguished by a little puff of wind” . . .

I found myself using lots of kleenex through out the memorial but completely lost it at the end when Michael's daughter Paris Katherine spoke.

R.I.P. Michael

R.I.P. Michael & Farrah

We knew Farrah wasn't long for this world; but Michael Jackson passing on the same day! It's almost too crazy to believe! Did they conspire together to make huge Hollywood news day?

Whidbey Island Sunset

Collect all the pretty shells from the beach and you will destroy the beauty that was that beach. - a Thousand Paths to tranquillity

Top Ten Weekend Ideas

When confronted with the question; 'What do you want to do this weekend'? I am always at a loss. I decided to be proactive and compile a list of my top ten, however doing this at the kitchen table I had a lot of input from a couple of friends and my top ten turned into a top twenty ideas close to Seattle. We we go:

1) Oregon Beaches - any sandy beach!
2) Seattle Pike Place Market
3) Alki Beach- Seattle Seafair Priates land July 11th
4) Raspberry Festival, Lyden WA: July 17th & 18th
5) Gorge Outrigger Races, Stevenson WA: July 17th & 18th
6) Art Walk & Wine Gala, Prosser WA: July 18th
7) Columbia River Gorge Bluegrass Festival, Stevenson WA: July 23 - 26th
8) Any Western WA Day Hike
9) Leavenworth, WA
10) Coure de lane, ID
11) San Franciso, CA]
12) Victoria, BC
13) Rose Garden, Portland, OR
14) WA State Beaches: Kalaloch or Quinault Lodge
15) Langley, WA
16) Manor Farm Inn, Poulsbo, WA
17) Winthrop, WA
18) Renaissance Fair, Buckley, WA - 1st three weekends in August
19) Blackberry Festival, Bremerton, WA: September 5-7
20 Disneyland, CA (cause you're never too old)

Next... My vacation wish list!

Weekend Hike

Pics from Snow Lake trail; I got sunburned, it was weird hiking through snow with a tank top on. Next time I need to remember the sun block! We did not make it to the Lake, at one point we would have had to cross a fast flowing stream-water fall. I was afraid I'd slip or trip and fall to the rocks below.

Girls Survival Revival Weekend 2009

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And Now For The Dinner Show...

Why the Printer Won't Work

Hardy Drew and the Nancy Boys

Theres no one as Irish as Barack OBama- Hardy Drew Irish Obama Song

Genn - UM Marching Band

This is just a quick post. I promise to follow up with all the pictures and video soon. I went to visit Genn in Missoula (Shelli and Ben too). I watched Genn and the University of Montana Marching Band practice and then perform on Saturday 11-1-08 at the game against Northern Arizona.

Above: Genn coming off the field at half-time.

Below: Mum & Genn

Miss Genn in all of her cuteness!

The UM Marching Band - Marching to the statium.

Genn is on the cymbals in the middle.

The Grizzlies won 45 to 10!

Friday Laugh

Food for thought

Swedish Proverb

“Fear less, hope more; Eat less, chew more; Whine less, breathe more; Talk less, say more; Love more, and all good things will be yours”

XDR-TB

Spread the story. Stop the disease.

Life

Courtesy of Genn; she found this poem amoungst other posts in the daycare staff area where she now works.

I love this life, I love the layers.

There is so much to be learned,

and I tend to forget that.

Each "crisis" is really a very spiritual opportunity,

though it can be hard to see

when you are underneath it.

We are blessed with such love and light in this life,

and I hope to hang onto that without forgetting

that it is always with me.

It never leaves, it is constant.

It is our duty as human beings

to enjoy the gift of this life.

We have been promised a short trip here,

then back to home again.

Try to find the beauty in every day,

even when it's not so pretty.

Its there.

It is the ONE constant.

Don't lose sight of it, it's there, it's in you,

it is who you truly are.

It is easy to miss, but it's there.

Trust it, it hasn't gone anywhere.

--Beth Schreiber

Rattlesnake Ridge

Miles: 4 Round trip
Elevation gain: 1,175 feet

Last Sunday I hiked Rattlesnake Ridge with a friend. What a gorgeous day & view.

JI & Shelli... I still haven't hiked the "M"! --hint, hint...

Ohh.. and could someone help me with my marquee html? I am rusty, I want to add mouse over to stop and get rid of the missing image symbol. --TU :-)

be sure to wear a flower in your hair

San Francisco was amazing guys!! Where should I go next?

P.S sorry. to sleepy to do a whole blog. :P

Changes

Family life is full of major and minor crises -- the ups and downs of health, success and failure in career, marriage, and divorce -- and all kinds of characters. It is tied to places and events and histories. With all of these felt details, life etches itself into memory and personality. It's difficult to imagine anything more nourishing to the soul. - Thomas Moore


I was perusing through this blog the other day and realized it would be a shame for it not to continue. Hopefully all who can contribute will. It's fun to see your road trips and milestones. I will start contributing again myself.

Love,
Mum

Our Christmas Present to the Martineaus and Pittmans

Dear Safeco

Dear Safeco,
This is the damage your irresponsible driver did to our car, not to mention the bruised & sore back of our daughter. Your total loss adjuster was unprofessional, combative, unapologetic and just plain rude. As you can see - YOUR DRIVER HIT US. - Do the right thing and make us whole and quit the crap.
Signed - A pissed off car owner.