Out & About
8/17/14

Aloha, Honolulu!

Well, it’s been radio silent on my end. I hope you can forgive me. I thought for sure that there’d be no interruption in blogging during the move to Hawaii. Clearly I had no idea what I was in for. Despite[…] Continue reading

8/9/14

Peace out, Portland.

I’m a day behind schedule thanks to not 1 but 2 tropical storms hitting Hawaii this week. My first flight was postponed, and now I’m rescheduled to fly out smack dab between the two storms. That might sound simple, but[…] Continue reading

8/3/14

Watermelon Roundup!

Watermelon is, hands down, one of the highlights of summer. I’ve been known to eat way too much watermelon in one siting. But today I have the perfect excuse. Why? It’s National Watermelon Day!  And what better way to celebrate[…] Continue reading

7/14/14

Big announcement!

I’m at that stage in my life where big news usually has to do with pregnancies and babies. So I’m going to squash that rumor right now and confirm that that’s not at all what I’m talking about. Any other guesses?

6/15/14

Finding Maggie.

The craziest thing happened this weekend. We found Lola’s sister.  What are the odds of that? And at a surprise birthday party for one of our neighbors, no less. The party was held at a park near our house, and[…] Continue reading

5/14/14

Margaritas In The Rain

^^ One of my all time favorite beaches in Hawaii ^^ I often get questions about the origin of “Margaritas In The Rain.” I’ve been asked if I’m a margarita connoisseur; a tequila maker; and even a Jimmy Buffet groupie. The[…] Continue reading

4/14/14

Mark Your Calendars for Taste of The Nation

Because I’m so food obsessed, one of my favorite causes is the ever-growing hunger problem here in America. I’ve volunteered at my local food bank for years, but more recently, I’ve began participating in events lead by a remarkable nonprofit[…] Continue reading

10/22/13

A Weekend At The Oregon Coast {in iPhone photos}

The Oregon Coast is rarely sunny, even in the summer. So it’s hard to believe these photos were taken in mid-October. We spent the weekend with friends at a beach house in the quaint town of Neskowin, just less than[…] Continue reading

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