A toast...

to book club! I have LOVED my book club this year. It's been at times: crazy, insightful, hilarious, weird, and above all so much fun. This picture below is from our hike up to the top of Mount Poopoo in honor of our latest selection: Wild. Which if you know me and how I feel about camping I didn't necessarily love. What I loved was the good conversation and the best grapefruit margaritas EVER.
I love you Hilary, Julie, and AB! Can't wait to pick up where we left off...

Mother's Day.

It was a great day:) I love these two who made me a mom and my own mom. Such a blessing both...Happy Mother's Day!

The Green Light

I've been waiting for the Gatsby movie to come out for what seems like an eternity and it did not disappoint. Don't I look like Dr. T.J. Eckleburg? Some scenes, like Gatsby's parties, were exactly how I pictured them and others lost their luster in my mind's eye. This will be my 13th summer reading it and then thereafter I'll be setting it down for a while. I'm not sure how long, but a while. When I feel the green light pulling me back in toward its haunting it'll be like coming home. Sidenote: Ty and I went on a date to my favorite pizza joint right after; a perfect, perfect night for me...

Heat Wave

We're havin' a heat wave, a tropical heat wave! That's right. In Seattle. In May. On Sunday I actually asked Ty where we are. It's been fun to get outside and do some creative projects. For me that involves a massive amount of spray paint. Hopefully more projects to come! I love making something new, revitalizing it, and improving upon it. Here are some pictures of fun in the sun and my creative side...

T-ball 2013

This year Casey is coaching, while he was in Europe Ty took over coaching duties and did an excellent job if I may say...
Pea's not SUPER into it, especially with this HEAT wave we've been having, but likes to be on the team with friends. hmmm, who does that sound like?
Either way, it's a great experience for her and here she is in action!

Fox Hollow

This week we went to Fox Hollow Farm in Issaquah with our cousins. This place is beautiful and the kids had such a fun time four wheeling, petting/feeding the animals, riding the train, and playing house. The miniature play houses they have are amazing. Side note: I am pretty sure Pea wants to be a vet/rock star (it changes most weeks) now. She had so many questions about each animal. Whereas Harp just has a certain way with animals. Go figure. She may or may not, but definitely be a cat lady come the future. I think it's because she has no fear. In the pigpen: Pea gently stroked and talked to the little piggies and Harp chased them, tried to pick them up, and then walked over to the Mama, gave her a pat on the tush, and said she needs some love.
Beautiful weather and fun times with family! Hopefully more outings like this coming our way soon...