UW-O Graduate!
She did it! Another member of our family to climb through the rigors of academia Many years ago (!), I attended this same institution for a couple of years It
Queen for the Day
It was a surprise! Our Mom-Grandma-Wife had a special day to celebrate! We had all gathered the day before to celebrate a wedding but thought we needed to celebrate again Even
Visions of Spring
Its the first of March & most of us in the Pacific Northwest have had our fill of winter at this point As we long for some warmer weather &
Chihuly
Winters can be dark & gray in the Pacific Northwest (especially this year!) So its good to try to expose yourself to the bright & colorful A few weeks ago,
Butchart Gardens
Most of us in the Pacific Northwest this weekend are sitting out what the weather forecasters are calling “Snowmeggedon” So as I gaze out my snowy window, its hopeful to remember
Pacific Rim National Park
Nestled on the western edge of Vancouver Island, Pacific Rim National Park rises majestically above the sea Mountains kiss surf & the beauty of the area amazes even the most reluctant
Tofino
Trans-Canada Highway ends in the west in Tofino, land of surfers, amazing sunsets & mystical waters This vacation destination for many on Vancouver Island, was our place of respite this past
A Day at Bogus
We’re cross country skiers, this family of mineWhen the opportunity arose to do a little skiing over Christmas break, we climbed the mountains outside of Boise to make the most
2018 Uncensored
Its a new year & time to reflect on 2018 & jump for joy over the fun, blessings & opportunities to celebrate over the past yearMany of our family’s warm
BC Ferries
As a resident of Washington state, I’m a bit familiar with riding ferries in the waters of the Pacific Northwest This past summer, I was able to experience British Columbia ferries