Sunday, May 29, 2011

How did we spend Memorial Day weekend?

Glad you asked.

We did yard work.
Lots and lots of yard work.

Let me clarify: we did the math and came to the conclusion that we gathered 464 gallons of yard debris.

And that was just the front yard.

Of course, once we got all that cleaned up, we found out that we have some beautiful ground cover hiding under all that nastiness.

I'm pretty much just thankful that we aren't "those neighbors" anymore...

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

There are many times when I feel very lucky to have such an over-acheiving region to support for work.  This past week was definitely one of those times.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Sorry for the lack of posts.  I just haven't been feeling inspired for quite some time.  Oh well.  Here is something I was thankful for...

Sunshine (finally).

Here's a shot of the some of the massive rhododendrons in our backyard.

Sunshine meant playing fetch with the boys.  They haven't quite mastered the art form yet, so right now, we still need 2 (muddy) tennis balls if we're going to attempt it.  

But they're getting the overall concept (At least, Venn is getting the overall concept.  Daijo loves to chase the ball, but if he gets it first, then he has to take it away to play with it by himself, but that's practically another post by itself)

Fun times.

Friday, May 13, 2011

I can feel the burgeoning stretches of Spring creeping in as the days grow longer.  Patio Season with late night drinks approaches...

Friday, May 13, 2011

Because I can, I think I'm going to go ahead and update some other pictures that need to be on here as well.

Who cares if they're all in the same day? :)


Here we go:

Wedding Planning, Heather-Style:

Friday, May 13, 2011

If you're curious where I've been the past 2-3 weeks, well, here's your answer:

Yup.  I read all of them again...in less than 3 weeks.  And it was wonderful.  I haven't lost myself in books like that in years.  I had forgotten what it feels like to spend every spare second reading.  When I was little, this is all I used to do.  I didn't need anything else as long as I had stack of books nearby.  I'd say, it's time to reclaim that part of my youth :)

Thursday, May 12, 2011

It's official both of our boys are now a year old.

My, how time flies.

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Sunday was a beautiful day in Seattle.  We celebrated by taking the dogs to the dog park.  We attempted to take them months ago, but they were just too young for it.  We've gotten used to the puppy energy, but the older dogs at the park didn't feel they needed to put up with it at that point.

The boys were insane with happiness at the park.  They were still obviously very young, but they didn't annoy the other dogs too terribly much.

Friday, April 29, 2011

Have I mentioned that the brooch bouquet is coming along nicely?  It isn't totally finished yet - I haven't done any of the ribbon or fine detail work.  Pictures don't really do it justice, but here is where it is so far.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Just because I can post as many pictures of these guys as I want...

And because their goofy faces make me smile...

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

It's official.  I've just branded our wedding.

I don't care how much of a dork this makes me.  I love it.

Monday, April 18, 2011

For those of you that don't know, we had an overwhelming weekend with the boys.  Brian and I finally admitted that we've been giant failures as dog owners when it has come to our grooming responsibilities.  We were in a great rhythm until the last couple of months.  Life has just been moving really quickly and  our yard is...well...a dirt box.  Anyhow, their fur has gotten out of control.  I reached a breaking point where I couldn't handle it anymore.

Our boys are now hairless.

I am pleased to say they are still adorable (though slightly ridiculous looking).  They've taken on a much more poodle-likeness.

If you need to giggle, please do so, just not to their faces.  They're still convinced that they're complete studs.

If you didn't think that Daijo looked like a muppet before, you'll have a hard time denying that he looks like Animal now.

And here's a side shot, just for perspective...

Sunday, April 17, 2011

And a couple more landscape/barn shots.  (For my mom, cause every time I see a scene like this, I think of her)

You know that scene from the Wizard of Oz, where Dorothy ends up in the poppy field, completely surrounded by flowers as far as the eye could see?  And it's pretty, but it's also kind of ominous, because it's so surreal?  Yeah. That's what this felt like.

Saturday, April 16, 2011

I took a photography class today.  It was interesting.  I got to go up north and experience the tulip festival for the first time.  Not all of them were in bloom yet, but it was really pretty. I don't necessarily enjoy taking pictures of landscape-y stuff like this, but if was fun - I feel like I learned a lot from the class, and I don't think the pictures turned out too badly...

Saturday, April 9, 2011

We spent this weekend away with the boys up at Mount Baker.  We got to take our furry, dirty beasts on their first trails.  That was pretty cool and incredibly relaxing...

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Happy Birthday to my Dad!

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Quick jump to a work trip to Orlando.  

We were able to spend an evening volunteering at Give Kids the World.  It was a beautiful experience.  I feel so lucky for all the blessings in my life.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

These shots were taken on the way from Richmond to Cincinnati to see my sis.  There isn't much I miss about the midwest other than my family, but the old buildings are definitely one of those things...

Saturday, March 5, 2011

It's finally time to start getting caught up!  I bit the bullet and spent a whopping $5 to upgrade my storage so I can keep on posting pictures here until I figure out what the next step is.

So, now I need to start playing catch-up.  I may not be writing as much for the next few posts, but at least I can get some of the pictures uploaded.  I got to spend some time in Indiana a few weeks ago on the way to a work trip.  My mom and I took almost a whole day to play with our cameras.  Her friend, Jim, took us to his studio and then up to the upper, decimated floors of the place to have some fun with light.  I was able to get this wonderful shot of my beautiful mother.  What a wonderful day full of great memories!

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Just happy to have someone to share a bottle of wine with...