I am dreaming of the beach

I am dreaming of the beach

Tamason, Ariel, Sabra & Jace Looking for a photo on my computer and I came across these photos from a few years ago.   Lincoln City, Oregon.  The kids look so young! Landon, Riley, Spencer & Matthew Anna

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The Eventide Party Dress

The winner of the “name this gown” contest is Melissa P., the very first person to enter.  As soon as I saw the name eventide I thought “Yes!”.   Eventide is the same concept as Twilight without the vampire connection.  Though I did change my mind a hundred times when I read all of the fabulous entries.  WOW.  […]

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Sunday Stroll

Dappled sunlight filters down through the evergreens.  A cushion of moss beckons our footfall(we heard it, I swear:).  The treasured Pacific Northwestern sunshine leads us through the 100 acre wood,  over Quartz Creek and into the land of Narnia.

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Sauna night photos

It is so nice to have a 16 year old son that cooks.  It is also really nice to have a warming drawer.  Landon made everything, game hens, 2 potato side dishes, hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken burgers.  I was impressed.  I spent the day cleaning and unpacking(yes STILL unpacking and I will be for eternity).

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Spring is here

Just like that Spring has arrived.  Yesterday we woke to fluffy snowflakes and today warm sunshine.  Temperamental Spring.  Last night while I was sleeping the hills started to bloom.  Today they are a completely different color than yesterday.  Soon they will be a vibrant green.  Maybe tomorrow. Today we are getting ready for sauna and […]

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Name this gown

Twilight Party Dress from the Cobblestone Collection I named this gown on the color alone before I had any knowledge of the Twilight Series.  Now every time I look at it I think of vampires.  This gown needs a new name.  That is where you come in.  Leave your name ideas in the comment section for […]

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Emma Blouse winners

Sierra Leslie Grimmer Erlinda Jennifer(JLC Photography Expressions) Char Congratulations!  Please email me the size desired. Another lovely photo from Amanda Keeys

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Emma Blouse giveaway

Emma blouse from the Cobblestone Collection.  Shown here with the buttons worn in front. I have long admired Amanda Keeys photography and I was so excited to see what she would do with eden’s bouquet. She didn’t disappoint!  Here is a preview. Many more photos to come. It’s Monday, let’s have a giveaway.  I will […]

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Breakfast at WR

Oh my.  Look at Wyatt’s dirty toes.  It’s a good thing it is Sauna night tonight.  That kid could use a good steam.

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hoo crost the line

By Jace Walker, 6 years old One dark spoocy night it was Wa Wa past bed time. And A boy wOke up. and opened the door. and it was fogy. and he saw A line. So he crost the line. and he tript. and He herd A noys. and he went in side. and nothing […]

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