contentment

During the past two weeks, Miss Tiger Rae Varah learned to ride her new ($7.99! at Goodwill) two wheeled bicycle! She learned in 1 day and is now zooming up and down Berry Hill Lane on long bike rides with Luke and Naomi. She is SO happy, she even rides in the rain-serious rain!! Violet seems content to smile proudly at Tiger's accomplishment. Her new bike isn't quite ready to be mastered. She draws pictures while they are on their trips.

We have the garden all ready to plant this weekend. Last year I planted most of it on or around Mothers Day, too. It turned out great last year, so I am hopeful about this years bounty! i have taken some before shots so I can chronicle our progress this year!

All of the rain lately has made for some very cozy evenings. Toasty & warm inside, good food, a new floor lamp ($5.99 at Goodwill!) casting a golden glow. We have had friends over for sweet visits (and tasty treats!). I am feeling like the house is starting t o feel like a home-our home! Still a lot of work to go, but there is a plan and I can see that it WILL be lovely.

Naomi starts her 'maritime studies' next week at school. She'll be going out in the bay in a longboat, rowing and sailing. All classes for 2 weeks are maritime centered. She is VERY excited and uncharacteristically talkative about it. Make me happy to see her interested and engaged. Port Townsend has some great things to offer, that is for sure!

Holly has handpainted trucker hats showing at Artisans on Taylor. She was part of the gallery walk held the first Saturday of each month. There was a large turnout & her hats were a hit! She sold 3 & was very happy about it. I think a few mint juleps made her happy, too!

As it happens, Saturday was the eve of our 17th Anniversary, so we were out to Holly's show and then dinner at The Public House with Heidi. Very nice. Tara showed up to finish off my plate and visit for a few minuts after getting off of work. Then we walked back to Holly's show, hugged took pictures and headed back up on the Mtn. A lovely eve and the next day was equally laid back and WONDERFUL. Coffee, comfort, company & contentment.

Life is sweet...