Tuesday, August 31, 2010

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

Monday, August 30, 2010

Windowsill

Kitchen windows with plants on the sill are the best.


R's first house
Seattle, WA
July, 2008

Sunday, August 29, 2010

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

Saturday, August 28, 2010

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

Friday, August 27, 2010

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

Thursday, August 26, 2010

When we Go again

I want to go local
And I want to stay here


Cama Beach, WA
Summer 2008 (7?)

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

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

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

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)

Monday, August 23, 2010

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

Sunday, August 22, 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

Saturday, August 21, 2010

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

Friday, August 20, 2010

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

Thursday, August 19, 2010

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

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Take a Hike

Man.
I miss hiking.


Cama Beach Opening
Up North
Washington
2009 (8?)

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

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

Monday, August 16, 2010

Cali living

One of my fave Cali cities


San Francisco, CA
Getting Engaged in Napa Trip
Street Car Ride
October, 2008

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Black | White

Even at the Resort, life is beautifully black and white


Resort Living
Palm Desert, CA
January, 2009
NYE

Saturday, August 14, 2010

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

Friday, August 13, 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

Thursday, August 12, 2010

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

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

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

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

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

Monday, August 09, 2010

Going Back to Cali?

I guess this will always be an option


On the streets
Robert
San Francisco, CA
October, 2008

Sunday, August 08, 2010

Chores

Blogging daily used to be a chore for me


Now laundry is the only chore in my life
[Pleasantville] Seattle, WA
May, 2009

Saturday, August 07, 2010

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

Friday, August 06, 2010

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

Thursday, August 05, 2010

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

Wednesday, August 04, 2010

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

Tuesday, August 03, 2010

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

Monday, August 02, 2010

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

Sunday, August 01, 2010

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.