This & That

The most recent picture of all four of our girlies together.  It was the weekend of Erika’s graduation from EOU.  A spur of the moment picture, but I love it!

My parent’s pond is gorgeous, lush, and full of critters.  They have three different kinds of water lillies, but this one is my favorite.  It is [...]

There’s a Terrorist Cell

in my family . . .
Sure, they look sweet and innocent enough, but let me tell you, behind those sweet smiles, chubby cheeks, and innocent giggles are the well oiled workings of a full-blown terrorist cell better known as the “Baby Boo-Yahs”.  These three operatives have learned to terrorize, manipulate, torture, and tease the five members [...]

The Support System

which includes a couple of the speed bumps (blessings) in Erika’s path to earn her degree.  Her family has been a rock this entire time; supporting her, loving her, and cheering her on.  While she did the work that earned her public recognition, they did the work that allowed her to achieve her dreams.  They are fabulous!
Erika’s [...]

The Graduation

My sister, Erika, graduated from Eastern Oregon University last weekend.  Her post-secondary education has been a winding path that started in Wisconsin, wound through Poland for several years, and finally culminated back in La Grande Saturday.  This adventure has taken her16 years, through the birth of her six children, and several other speed bumps along [...]

Four Versions of Spring Break

The four girlies in our family went four separate directions this year for Spring Break. 
Reagan spent the week with her friend, Emma, at the Coast.  They had a FABULOUS time, and Reagan hasn’t stopped talking about it yet!  I’m hoping that Emma’s mom, Laura, took lots of pictures and sends me some.  I think one [...]

My Treat

I had a photoshoot in La Grande this morning, and when I was done, I was closer to Union than I was to Cove.  I decided to go back to Mom & Dad’s in Cove through Union so I could stop in at my sister’s hosue. Scotty was in Enterprise for Tymek’s basketball games (they won, [...]

A Walk Down Memory Lane

When I was a Freshman in high school and my sister, Erika, was in the Seventh grade, we had an exchange student from Turkey live with us.  Her name was/is Zeynep.  That year was one of the most memorable of my entire childhood.  Zeynep, Erika, and I became close, and we are in contact still [...]

A Conversation With My Sister

Let me preface this post by saying a couple of things.  One, I absolutely ADORE my sister, and I cannot imagine my childhood or adulthood without her.  Two, we are as different from each other as night and day.  Three, she is probably one of the best mothers, sisters, daughters, and friends I’ve ever known! 
For [...]

I’m Off . . .

My mom, sister, and I are headed to Portland for the weekend.

I can’t wait!  I’ve never seen it, and I have always wanted to.