Wonderful Trip

Our friends son turned 14 and we all went to Seattle to celebration. The trip was a sports fans dream.

First it was the Mariner's game. What a beautiful day for baseball. But before the game we went to

the bullpen for warm ups and got some autographes. The nice players even game Joe a ball they had been using and one of the pitchers signed it. Wow! Very exciting.

After the game we went to lunch and walked over to Century Link Field to watch a

Sounders vs Panama game.

Very fun. Really good seats.

There was even a fight that the boys found very cool.

Celebration! We had our scarves.

We have never screamed so hard. There is something about a soccer game . . .so thrilling.  

After the game. It was very warm and clear. Love that skyline. I miss living in this beautiful city.

The next day was equally as pretty. This is the view from our balcony. Lake Union looking as lovely as ever.

Then . . .mom time

Of course we had to do this  . . .

and this.

What a wonderful trip

Lisa Hannigan

Lisa Hannigan is one of my favorite Irish musicians.

I love her music. This is a video of her song Lille. What a wonderful video. Sorry its so small. click on it and what on YouTube.

If you are in Portland

We went to the Grill Cheesed Grill the other day and then the Waffle Window. Both are outstanding and really fun for kids.

The Grilled Cheese Grill in SE Portland has a double decker. The boys loved eating in side the bus.

 

And the sandwiches were very good. Check it out The Grilled Cheese Grill

Love the Waffle Window.  Check it out Waffle Window

Ciao for now

The Best Pita Chip Recipe

I have got to share. I found this recipe in this cookbook my friend gave me. It is the easiest and best recipe for pita chips and it has really helped me with my craving for potato chips. :)

I thought I would share:

Pita Crisps

I package whole wheat pita bread
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt
freshly ground pepper

mix together

(i use sea salt and sprinkle some on after I put the chips on the cookie sheet.)


Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Grab a cookie sheet.

1. cut each pita round in half.
2. open each pita round up and separate
3. brush evoo mixture on pita
4. use a pizza cutter to cut pita in wedges
5. place on cookie sheet and pop in oven
6. bake for 20-30 minutes. I usually only do 20 and they come out perfect

You are done. They are crisp and delicious. Try them with hummus. Yum

New Vintage Tags On Etsy

I have some new tags for sale on Etsy check them out.

This is from a 1950 childrens book. The little guy is a circus trainer in training. So adorable.

This sunny tag is from a 1947 childrens garden verses book by Robert Louis Stevenson

This one is from the same garden book verses. I love this watercolor.

This is from a 1950 childrens book. The colors are so vibrant it looks freshly watercolored.  

I will be adding more on Etsy today. Stop by

A Day On The Farm

The boys and I spent the day at my sisters house south of Portland. We picked the last of the pie cherries. 

We went home with a ton of beans and cherries and plums. So yummy.

We picked yellow plums.

The pears weren't ready :( 

We feed the cows. So cute and so big. Wow.

We went home and made pie. What a lovely day and thank goodness we had a sunny day.

My Autumn Table Runner Tutorial Was Featured

Hi everyone,

The nice gals at All Free Holiday Crafts featured my tutorial Autumn Table-Runner. They have some great projects on their site check it out all free holiday crafts

Thanks ladies!

Oregon Coast Trip

We just got back from Florence, Oregon. The weather was so beautiful. We kayaked and had a blast sand boarding at Honeyman State Park. Look how beautiful Lake Cleawox and the dunes are. Just perfection. The blues are really this blue. If you haven't been to this state park make a point to go. The water is so warm. There is swimming and canoeing and kayaking oh my. Truly magical.

 Honeyman State Park

Enjoy your Summer.

Beach Wedding Was Featured

This is so cool. Our Beach Theme Wedding was featured on Hostess With The Mostess.

So happy that this turned out so well. Thanks  Fancy That and  Bliss!