Ornery Dog

Sometimes (especially when anyone is cooking or walking around or home) Sophie gets underfoot.  Last night it was just too much: she went outside for a bit, then, as evidenced by this photo, got some "time out" in her crate.  I love Kem!

xoxo

Reading wears me out

Golden Girls

I'm not much of a dog person, but she's pretty darn cute!

The look we all gave the movie "Spirited Away".

Foot!

Third long bone (metatarsal) where the cursor is pointing....the tiny reason I have been limping! Apparently it is healing well, though, for which I'm thankful!
Xoxo

Some sunshine before the downpour!

Oh happiness

We've come to the weird point in babysitting where the kids are sound asleep and we have no idea how to work the 8 remotes....

Another late entry, this one from where Patrick took me running before he left. The beauty here made the transition from sunny LA much easier!
Xoxo

A quiet evening

Steven is the easiest child Ever to put to bed!
Aya and Auntie Kem colored and then Aya
announced, "Coloring is tiring, I need to go to bed".
So now Kem and I are just relaxing in Lia and Ben's nice house!
Xoxo

Happiness is all the rage

I am so blessed! I got to spend the day with Ben, Aya, and Steven at the zoo and now dinner with everyone and Lia!

Lunchtime surprise!

Came home to let Sophie out and discovered some Beautiful weather! Happy Friday!!
Note: this was from two weeks ago...not sure why it didn't post then!
Xoxo

Fun Times!

I was reminded yesterday that I haven't posted in a while-sorry!  I'm pretty well settled in Lacey and am enjoying my job and living with Kem.  It started raining yesterday and I'm told that we won't see the sun again while I'm here.  Sad!  I'll be sure to snap pictures if it comes out to play!

I work Sunday-Thursday here, which mean that most Fridays I'll get to spend in Seattle with Aya, Steven, and Ben (and Lia in the evening).  So fun!  This weekend, though, Kem and I get to babysit!  Pictures of that to come!  xoxo

Dining al fresco is perfect for toddlers and rice

Happiness is....

Seattle!

The new house!

"Cheese"

Aya's new school

 This is the beautiful view from the back deck.  Congratulations Lia and Ben!

Friday!!!

Ooh! Sunshine!

 I decided to treat myself to a car wash tonight...one of my favorite things!

xoxo

Control-alt-delete

The lovely thing about an off day? You can "re-set" at any time!

"What are you supposed to be?"

"Sisters"

If you give a dog a benedryl

Sophie has been coughing for the last few days, so Kem took her to the doctor today to figure out what is going on.  Turns out that she has kennel cough, which is what we expected.  (Don't worry, not contagious to humans).  She was prescribed an antibiotic, cough syrup, and benedryl.  Kem and I wrangled the medications into her this evening and then settled in to watch a movie, Kem on the sofa, me on the floor with the dog.  Movie over:

She had way more of the cover than me, and barely moved when I uncovered her head.  I think we'll all sleep soundly tonight! xoxo

"Not bad at all..."

Thanks to the WA State Board of Health for the extra week off of work!  Waiting so long for my license has meant that I've had much more time with Patrick than I otherwise would have had, which is awesome.

Today he and I kicked our butts at the gym and then I took Sophie on a long walk while he was loading "things".  Kem, Patrick, and I went to Quality Burrito (http://www.yelp.com/biz/quality-burrito-olympia) tonight for dinner and a little tour of downtown Olympia.  Not much to see, but the burrito was delicious! xoxo

Chasing the elusive Seattle sunshine!

 Quality Burrito and his sweet wife made Patrick smile for pictures! (A rarity these days!)

Miscellaneous Fun!

My trip through Oregon to Lacey was uneventful and easy; I spent a few hours in Portland Sunday morning and determined that it is yet another place I would never choose to live!  I did, however, get some fun pictures and was able to purchase two really nice winter ( :-(  ) coats at a funky consignment store for the impending chill.

I've really been enjoying my time with Patrick and Kem, including several kick-butt gym sessions and some delicious dinners!  I've found a great grocery co op http://www.olympiafood.coop/ and a new gym www.fitstop24.com and will be taking Sophie on a long hike tomorrow.  I will start work (hopefully) Monday!

Solo Point, where Pat took me running

A typical night at the Halasz house

The sight that greeted me in Portland...they were doing Race for the Cure

Chinatown Gate

"Go to Saturday Market"
"But it's Sunday"
"Yea, go anyway"

Patrick has often driven past this sign but has never stopped to try the salmon.  Our dinner tonight was pulled from the water yesterday, cleaned this morning, and expertly grilled this evening.  Delicious!!!  xoxo

12 hours later

I left beloved LA at 6:00 this morning and got into Eugene, OR at 7:00pm.  Long drive, but a great day overall.  xoxo

California vineyards

The Castle Mountains peeking over the trees

Sunshine!

A breathtaking mountain pass

The beautiful hotel

As promised, I am staying tonight at The Inn at 5th and had dinner at Marche, which was one of the best meals I've had in years.  So fun!  

Off to Portland and then on to Lacey tomorrow.  I love my life!