Portland Summers...

There's just nothing like 'em.... 

:)

People watching in the heart of the pearl district at Jameson Square...

The view from the Rose Garden downtown which I finally got to see for the first time last a couple weeks ago...

McMenamens: Edgefield when it was 107 degrees outside... the perfect escape...

From the yard we love around the corner...

And my favorite flower to garnish the neighborhoods this time of year...

My Trip Home

At the end of July my parents gave me a birthday present (a present that I asked for) which was a trip home for no reason other than to hang out and have some good quality time with Friends and Family. No rushing around a holiday or a wedding but just time to come home and hang out. With that said here are the few pictures I took while there. 

I could not wait to see Pepper (and bella) and hold her in my arms and kiss her on the head but for some reason every time I found her (and bella) she was a little aggravated.... I wonder... why.... hmmm...... This was me trying to take a picture of Pepper but some how Bella managed to squeeze her way in... 

;)

My Trip home happened to line up perfectly with Rachel's Bridal shower... This is my mother-in-law, sister-in-law and me after the shower... 

Annie, looking sort of awkward as usual... Cute one of my cousin Chris though... 

My first night in town My family and Wes' parents met up for some amazing mexican food (and perfect Margaritas) at Tres Hermanas in downtown Sacramento. You can certainly tell us three all come from the same parents huh? :) 

I had a great time, thanks again Mom and Dad!

Panther Creek

I officially dedicate this blog To my father-in-law who was so anxious to see these pictures that he called me a "sloth." So Gregster, This is for you.... I hope you like them! :) 

For any of you who didn't know, Wes and I decided to take a spur-of-the moment camping trip last wednesday (we did make reservations 4 days in advance) but it was just a one night trip because we both had wednesday off of work and Wes had to go to work on thursday by 2. So, on tuesday while Wes was working I cleaned house, unloaded our storage closet, went to the grocery store and made sure we were set to go camping. Being that this was our first time camping just-us, we were some what pleased with our choice to go for just one day. It was a great way to learn the things that aren't on your list of "to-brings" with out going a whole 4 days with out the items. Anyway, we were SO pleased with the campsite we chose. The whole time we kept wishing we could share the experience with others... the pictures don't do it justice but have a little look-see and check out Panther Creek.

Our campsite...

The Creek...

The Bridge...

6 games of chess later and who is the champion??? Me. Well.... actually..... ok... we tied.... I won 3 games and Wes one 3 games. ;)

Studying up...

Starting a fire...
Teriyaki "chicken" burgers... very yummy!

Morning fires... my favorite...

Now that's a log...