It started out by gathering the family at Sunriver
We went fishing
and boating
And just floating around the lake.
We also went golfing
And then we did some running (which has become a family tradition) at the Pacific Crest sports weekend
And when we were finished with our run, we celebrated with . . . .
And then we watched others finish their races and cheered them on
All-in-all it was a wonderful week
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
How to Make Alcohol Ink
You can make alcohol ink with cool aid and rubbing alcohol. If you want to find out how to do it, check out this website here.
I'm going to make some of this alcohol ink and try my hand at a few crafting projects. After I finish the projects I'll post them.
But, if you've ever done any crafts with alcohol ink, please post your tips in the comments.
I'm going to make some of this alcohol ink and try my hand at a few crafting projects. After I finish the projects I'll post them.
But, if you've ever done any crafts with alcohol ink, please post your tips in the comments.
How to Train Your Dragon 2 - REVIEW
So, my family all went to see How To Train Your Dragon 2 and there were a couple things I didn't like, like the fact that all the Vikings had Scottish accents...okay I know there might have been some Celtic Vikings but, when you think of a Viking, you should be thinking Norsemen and women from Scandinavia not Scotland!
And I didn't like how the Mom got off so easily...I mean come on! They could have thought of a better reason for her not to return home...like she couldn't find her way, she was lost, she had amnesia...something for crying out loud!
And then I was totally surprised (maybe even a little shocked) when the Dad didn't get back up, even as the boat sailed out and the arrow soared up into the air...I kept expecting him to recover.
So, I wanted to see what a couple of kids would think of the show and I had a friend ask her kids: Everett and Emma (pictured up above) and here are my questions and their answers.
1) What did you think of How To Train Your Dragon2:
EVERETT: It was AWESOME!
EMMA: I loved it.
2) What was your favorite dragon:
EVERETT: Toothless
EMMA: Stormfly
3) What did you think about when the Dad died?
EVERETT: I thought it was so sad. He also cried.
EMMA: He didn’t die, he got up later.
EVERETT: No he didn’t, he died.
EMMA: Does that mean he’s in Heaven
4) What was the favorite part of the movie:
EVERETT: When the two Alphas fought.
EMMA: When when Hiccup got to meet his mommy!
So, there you have it...How to Train Your Dragon2 from an adult's perspective and a couple of kids' perspectives.
Now, go watch the movie and let me know what you thought of it.
Labels:
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON2,
Norsemen,
Scandinavia,
Stormfly,
Toothless,
Vikings
Monday, June 23, 2014
Can You See Me Now by Estela Bernal
Can You See Me Now by Estela Bernal is on the shelves now at Powell's and she will have a book opening on June 30th at the Cedar Hills at 7:00 p.m.
Published by Arte Publico, Can You See Me Now is an emotional story of a young girl's loss and her ways of coping with tragedy.
The cover was designed by Gigi and you can read about her creative process here.
If you're going to be in the Portland area on June 30th, go to Powell's and listen to Estela tell you all about the story.
Published by Arte Publico, Can You See Me Now is an emotional story of a young girl's loss and her ways of coping with tragedy.
The cover was designed by Gigi and you can read about her creative process here.
If you're going to be in the Portland area on June 30th, go to Powell's and listen to Estela tell you all about the story.
Labels:
Arte Publico,
Can You See Me Now,
Estela Bernal
Sunday, June 22, 2014
4th of July Fingernails
I love to decorate for every holiday and the 4th of July is no exception. So, today I went to get my nails done and thought why not have something playful?
Now, with my pillows on my benches and the flowers out in the yard, I even have my fingers done for the occasion.
How bout you? Any 4th of July decorations?
Now, with my pillows on my benches and the flowers out in the yard, I even have my fingers done for the occasion.
How bout you? Any 4th of July decorations?
Friday, June 20, 2014
Willamette Writers Meeting July 1st
On
Tuesday, July 1st, at the Old Church in downtown Portland, Willamette
Writers Stevan Allred, will talk about his collection of linked stories, A Simplified Map of the Real World.
Meetings start at 7:00 pm, and the doors open at 6:30.
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Thirty-Onederful years ago today
Yes it's our anniversary. Last year we had a renewing of our vows celebration.
It's kind of hard to top that kind of a party - but just wait until we hit 60!
We're on our way now...only 29 more years to go. ;D
It's kind of hard to top that kind of a party - but just wait until we hit 60!
We're on our way now...only 29 more years to go. ;D
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