I want...

Ok so here is a list of what I want...



I want gorgeous blossoms on every corner...




I want breathtaking views or mountains daily....

I want funky doughnut shops...

I want a farmer's market that you can buy a complete

meal, have a snack and be entertained...

I want to have restaurants that serve yummy
responsible food...

I want to be able to wander into the beauty of nature...

I want fabulous coffee that is also art...

I want, no really it is need, to be able to easily get to the sea...

So what I am really saying is that I need to be back in Portland. Who knew that package of everything that brings me joy could be all wrapped up in one place...

Happy Mother's day to all the mommies out there! You all work so hard and accomplish so much! Hoping you get a day all your own!

Vaca

We will be escaping to a friends cottage up north for the holiday weekend! It will be lovely to hit the beach and snoop around in a new little place! Enjoy your 4th and have a peaceful weekend. Updates when we return. Oh and did I mention this trip offers the hope of a drive in movie?!! The kids are uber excited about that and the Irishman is curious! Seems I am the only one in the household to have ever been to them...

Break time

It is spring break!!!! Usually, this doesn't have a huge impact in our world as I am usually busy and work and John is fending off the lovelies! But this year we are packing up for a little escape! We are going to a hotel in Ann Arbor for a night and hoping to take in the hands on museum there and one of our favorite restaurants (Seva) plus the hotel has a pool!! Then we are hopping a train for the slow road to Chicago for a few days of exploration and hopefully rest!! I am looking forward to a meandering break with the gang! Just get caught up on the down time! I have spent today tidying the house so it doesn't look like a bomb went off and so when we get back I can relax and get ready to go back to the world of work!!

More as we wander!!