While I was back in Washington and Oregon a few weeks ago for a quick weekend I caught a short bit of my nephew, Archer, and my two pups beep boppin' around. These three are always on silly little adventures together. Mostly Archer tormenting Rosie and Jade as they run for cover, or being a tease by running food around the house as Rosie and Jade are in a mad dash after him for any crumb trail.
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For my birthday Tim and I took a much needed break from the city and hit the VA Beach for an extended weekend. Sometimes being secluded from the hustle and bustle of the city makes you feel 100% refreshed (or close). Tim's cousin is more than welcoming for allowing us to stay at her beautiful home on the Chesapeake Bay! They seriously have ALL of the toys you could think of! We both tried paddle boarding for the first time. I loved it, although I was pretty nervous to fall in the Bay... there are jellyfish swarming everywhere in that salt water!
I have put together a snapshot of our mini vacation below! It was my very first time even holding a GoPro camera.. so be nice, I'm still learning :)
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Last Christmas we received season passes to Busch Gardens for a gift so of course we had to put those bad boys to use! Like always, we had so much fun! I sort of turn into a 12 year old little girl ha.
I have a feeling that I will traveling down many times this summer!
My best friend Nikki has found her ONE and is getting married!! She is tying the knot, getting hitched, taking the plunge, dropping anchor, putting a ring on it, however you might express it... and I could not be any happier for her and Perry! Nikki and I are not only best friends, we go way back to the Pre-K years. So one could say we know each other pretty dang well. After Perry returned to Oregon from studying abroad in China, he started working at PGE as Nikki's teammate. They were partners in crime together spreading the love of Energy Efficiency. I was lucky enough to get to know Perry pretty well also as the three of us roomed together for a summer in Portland. We were the three amigos hopping around Portland making heaps of memories that summer. They are truly great together and I am so glad that they were able to find each other in this crazy world!
I am sharing below some of their engagement photos, taken by Monica at M.J.M. Photography , they are precious! Check her site out// her pictures are amazing!
& I also was able to virtually attend some of the dress shopping day!! Thank goodness for amazing best friends that think of me from states away... and FaceTime! Sneak peak below as well… NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE CHOSEN ONE!!
Last year was the first time I wasn’t able to be home in the PNW or with my family and friends for Christmas. I was way too bummed and felt as though I was missing out on moments and events with special people. This year I made sure that I was able to be back home for the holiday. It was great spending time with my family and seeing how much my niece and nephews have grown! When I arrived in Portland I was informed of a scary moment with my dad that occurred earlier in the day; I’ll just say he is my ultimate Christmas present this year.
Of course I also had a wonderful time making memories with friends… going to the various stops at old hangouts, touring new homes and a mini afternoon of hopping around to new (new to me) Portland staples. I loved Luc Lac and Jackknife Bar ! And I always have to squeeze in the time to enjoy a Ruby at McMenamins.
Once again my trip home was too short… on to planning the next vacation!
