the best week!

Even though it was my birthday & I am becoming a bit crabby about growing older, I have to say, hands down this was the best week we have had in a long time. School is finally out for the summer, I am off work for the summer, G took some days off work to hang with us & it seems the weather in this rainy state might actually turn around soon (not that we will be breaking any record high temperatures but the constant rain might let up). On top of all those great things, we were at the beach (which just happens to be my favorite place in the world)! We did everything I love at the beach! Here are a few edited pictures from the week:

I have started a new collection of pictures of beach themed street signs. A little random I know, but I think they are fun! Plus, I love how G thinks I'm off my rocker when he's driving & I lean halfway out the window and snap a picture of a street sign (he doesn't even slow down for me so a girl's gotta do, what a girl's gotta do;)

Although we did not go to the candy store on this trip, I do love the look of this candy store. Sis complained because I kept snapping pictures & made us look touristy (she's 14 what do I expect?)

The boardwalk.

More of the boardwalk.

Volleyball anyone?

We always have to ride the carousel, it's tradition!

He loves it no matter what he tells you!

One of my favorite activities at the beach!

G's favorite game ever! He wants one of these for the house.

Thanks Mom & Dad for pizza @ our favorite place!

On Tuesday we met my parents @ the Tillamook Cheese Factory for lunch. Yummy food & great company!

This picture will surely show up somewhere in the future:)

After lunch with my parents we went out to find the sunken city & had the best adventure.

We saw Bald Eagles! They were so beautiful.

We stumbled onto a crazy driftwood structure obviously well used & taken care of. There was even a BBQ inside.

Bubba wants to come back here soon.

The beach was almost deserted, we only saw three other people the entire time we were out there. Amazingly clean & bunches of cool shells.

Ok, doesn't this piece of wood look like a bulldog? I thought it was so neat!
We had a pretty quiet drive home yesterday I don't think any of us really wanted to have to come back to reality. Truly the best week!

{this moment} June 10, 2011

{this moment} - A Friday ritual (idea borrowed from SouleMama). A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

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{this moment} June 3, 2011

{this moment} - A Friday ritual (idea borrowed from SouleMama). A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

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Some Changes!

Getting tired of the same ol' same ol'. Yep, this is still Country Mouse, you aren't lost! And just FYI, more changes to come soon!
Enjoy!

I Can't Work Like This!

WOW, that's all I can say about this mess! I can't get creative & be crafty in this mess! It's a good thing there are only 7 more days of school. Then I can get this cleaned up & get back to being crafty again. I did sew a lot this last weekend but when I sew it's in the dining room so I didn't have to look at this horrible mess! And that little boy in my picture, he seems to always want to be on the computer when I want to craft. And when he is on the computer, he is also talking to friends on the phone, then all I hear is "Dude" this & "Dude" that! I guess I really shouldn't complain, at least I have a craft room, so what if I have to share it with a Dude!

Long Weekend!

The Memorial Day holiday brought a much needed long weekend to our house. Bubba had Friday & Monday off while Sis only had a chance to enjoy one extra day of sleeping in. Although there are only 8 days of school left, it was nice to sleep in for a few extra days & rejuvenate for the last push to summer vacation!
Friday I took Bubba & a friend & we enjoyed a morning at the zoo. We didn't so much enjoy the afternoon since it was cold & wet (what do you expect from Oregon)!
Sunday came with an invitation to my Brother & Sister-In-Law's house for a BBQ with my parents! It was a rare, sport-free weekend so we were all free. It was so nice to spend some time together. Life just seems to be busy & we don't always have time to get together. That night Bubba spent the night with my Nephew so we stopped by & picked up a friend for Sis to have spend the night. Seemed like a pretty fair trade.
Tomorrow is the beginning of another week & although it might only be a four day week I think it will be tough to get up & goin in the morning!
In the middle of other holiday activities, I got some fun crafting done. Here is a picture of the journals I am working on, just for fun;)

{this moment} May 27, 2011

{this moment} - A Friday ritual (idea borrowed from SouleMama). A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

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