The BEST Mac and Cheese

In the whole wide world was made by my grandmama

but since she ain't here anymore

This will always do in a pinch.

Kingfish Cafe

Mac and Cheese full order

(with delish salad)

Seattle, WA

July 2008

Windowsill

Kitchen windows with plants on the sill are the best.

R's first house

Seattle, WA

July, 2008

Wallet Candy

I made that placecard

before that was my last name

and remember smiling a huge smile

when I realized that by the time I sat down to that table

I would be all his.

Wedding seating cards

Early July, 2008

Democracy in Action

Man I miss this project

Almost as much as I miss this energy

This enthusiastic hope

Here's hoping an August visit can get folks fired up again.

Becoming a WA State Obama Delegate

Legislative District Caucus

Pin the Dot on your selection

Spring, 2008

Castle in the Sky

Well...at least on the beach.

And really crafty, creative castles at that.

Can't wait to go back

to the sand castle building contests

down the shore.

Ocean Shores, WA

2007

When we Go again

I want to go local

And I want to stay here

Cama Beach, WA

Summer 2008 (7?)

A wish

I wish I lived right on the edge of this

so that I could wake up to this every summer morning

And then promptly fall right back asleep.

 

 

Sunset

(because we know I would NEVER be up for sunrise)

 Cannon Beach, OR

Summer 2007

I can, but I didn't

Yes. I can swim.

No. I did not.

Not one time this year.

What a shame

Jamaica

Negril

July 2008

(Honeymoon)

But especially him

and you are still praying for him right?

He's an awesome kid

We were far enough apart for me to be out of the house

during his "cool" years

Wish we were just a little closer in age

But love my baby brother to pieces

David Henderson

Serving his country

Stationed in Afghanistan

August, 2010

And her too

We were way too close in age to be BFFs

growing up or now

but I DID always look out for her

and she for me

Sister enjoys Thanksgiving dinner

Seattle, WA

November, 2006

Best Laid Plans

Man I miss these two so much

Miss hugging her and pinching his cheeks. 

Been way too long

Gotta get back on the horse

Mom and Q visit

July 2008

Mini Pumpkins at this rate

At this rate of non-growth

in my backyard pumpkin patch

I think I might get lucky and get a mini pumpkin

like the one on my knee

and that will only happen if I go to the REAL pumpkin patch.

Sigh

Pumpkin Patch up North

Washington State

2006

Not So Lonely

Maybe it is time for a working holiday

LOVED. This. PLACE.

Can't wait to go back someday.

Lone Cyprus

California

2007

Take a Hike

Man.

I miss hiking.

Cama Beach Opening

Up North

Washington

2009 (8?)

They grow up so fast

We marked off the third measuring tick line on her grow wall

I so miss when she was so tiny and miniature and could fit in this basket.

Ashley Merikle

Growing up from tiny puppy to big puppy to little dog dog.

Nope.

Dog Dog is not a typo

Cali living

One of my fave Cali cities

San Francisco, CA

Getting Engaged in Napa Trip

Street Car Ride

October, 2008

Black | White

Even at the Resort, life is beautifully black and white

Resort Living

Palm Desert, CA

January, 2009

NYE

Life in the Sticks

He could not be happier that we get to buy milk at

The Milk Barn. 

I've never been in. But back home at my "official" grocery store

does sell milk in glass bottles.

Awesome

Snoqualmie, WA

July 2010

I miss...

Some routine life bits:

Starbucks treats

iTunes sync

Wedding planning

Sim City 4

One day

I'll do it all again

Old house

Seattle, WA

January, 2009

Scary Good Point

Almost.

Except that I actually LIKE how scary it is that I can pay

next to nothing to get a handwritten letter clear across the country.

Vs. half an arm and a leg via a private carrier...

Rep. Adams Everett Health Care Town Hall

Everett, WA

Summer, 2009

Cali Living

This is one corner of The OC that I love

It is generally the only corner of The OC I love

The corner of Heaven

OC, CA

Every visit home

I miss...

The little boy that gave me this little pig

I used to kiss this pig proxy every morning.

Miss my nephew Quantae

Pink Pig in the Closet

March, 2009

Going Back to Cali?

I guess this will always be an option

On the streets

Robert

San Francisco, CA

October, 2008

Chores

Blogging daily used to be a chore for me

Now laundry is the only chore in my life

[Pleasantville] Seattle, WA

May, 2009

Uncivil Discourse

Crazy came to town.

And wanted to debate how nationalized healthcare is actually nationalize suicide.

Okay.

Rep. Adams Health Care Forum

Everett, WA

Summer, 2009

Civil Discourse

Somehow, the UW Health Care Forum was relatively civil

All neatly and patiently lined up to enter the auditorium.

J. McDermott Health Care Town Hall

University of Washington

Seattle, WA

Summer, 2009

Pumpkin Spotting?

Did I mention that I really, REALLY want to grow my own pumpkins?

But that with Ashley around, this is proving impossible.

Luckily, there is a Pumpkin Hunting Ground nearby

Jubilee Farm

The Sticks, WA

October 2009

I miss...

 Playing the Sims

Mostly because my Sim ruled the world. 

And had an awesome brood of children

And, as you can see, also still never cleaned toilets

Summer, 2009

Politico

Getting National with the Politics of it all

He was the official Tally Keeper; I was the multi-precinct captain

WA Sylvan Precinct

Democrat Caucus

February, 2008

Two more months

Perhaps I'll have pumpkins in the yard

Likely, I'll have to go to the patch and hunt them down.

Pumpkin Hunting

Fall City, WA

October 2009

Summer ending

But this Bus ain't moving

Tulip Festival

La Conner, WA

April, 2009

I love him - Please Pray

August 1, 2010

Leaving for Afghanistan

This is my little brother.

When people tell me that I'm not supporting the troops

because I don't like the war(s)

I want to spit in their faces.

But I'm too ladylike for that.

And I would never disrespect his service that way.

You are awesome. 

Be safe.

You are my hero.