Andrew Peck Memorial Award - 2018

Henry gave the speech and the award out for the Sunset Andrew Peck Memorial Award.

He was amazing.

We walked outside to a double rainbow. I hear you Andrew.

Family Picture

Maggie made this picture of our family. #nailedit

Memorial Day in Manzanita 2018

We had another EPIC weekend in Manzanita for Memorial Day. There is always something so magical about that time....the allure of summer is there, it is almost always nice, and work is always insane.....so the opportunity to just have an amazing weekend with the family and our friends in town is the best. We got to spend time with Brookie and kids, Henry golfed what seemed like twenty times (he woke at 5:45 for one round and got a membership as it was cheaper than paying for all his rounds) and we got to go to the book fair. 

SONOMA

My college girlfriends, all of whom live on the east coast, planned a girls weekend in Sonoma. I can't even begin to put into words how much fun I have and how much I adore those girls. Even thought it is two decades later, I instantly feel at home with them. They are smart, witty, raunchy, hilarious and so much fun to be around. SO. MUCH. FUN.

PINK

My mom got tickets to Pink for me and Frances. THE BEST CONCERT I HAVE EVER BEEN TO!!! She is the perfect mix of bad ass and softness, athleticism and acoustic. Her message, her power, and her voice were a perfect match for my bad ass daughter to watch. 

Mothers Day 2018

We had a fantastic mother's day.  I got to go for a run, to a Timbers game with Mark, and then we had a picnic in Washington Park. The kids each made amazing cards. Henry, with help from Frances, said I was a "trailblazing mom who taught them the importance of being a feminist" so he made me a map of groundbreaking women. I can't wait to frame it and put it up in my office.

Portland Night Market

Brookie had a great idea to meet up at the Portland Night Market...early....before all the "young kids" arrive for the party scene.

It was really cool. Really neat crafts, awesome food, and........LLAMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We were in heaven and got a double kiss....from LLAMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

State Cup Champions

State Cup soccer in Oregon is a big deal and it was so exciting that Frances's team made it.

In the am I called from Charleston and she said she was a bit nervous. They had lost to the team before.

Well.....apparently the girls had the game of their lifetime. Frances scored the first goal and it was 3:1 at half. The game ended 5:2. Frances scored two goals and three other girls scored...which is awesome! The defense apparently was incredible and our goalie had the best game of her life. 

I was sitting in a park in Charleston eagerly awaiting the seven different texts from seven different people that i would get with each development. I may have cried with pride when I heard Frances scored and I may have did a little jump in the air when I heard the won.

So happy for her team and her coaches. They worked really hard.