Name that photo contest

Ok, it's my turn to ask for help. I have donated a photograph for a charity auction and it needs a name. Post your idea under comments by this Thursday at 5pm. I'm not sure on the prize yet... but I'll think of something! thanks again for your help.

If you are wondering where I stole this great idea from... check out this and this.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Ok, so my favorite holiday has officially came and gone already! =) Don't worry, we did some serious celebrating this past weekend. Brandon and I left Eugene Friday at around 4 stopping only for a quadruple shot of espresso and to pick up our friend Kelly in Wilsonville. We arrived in Heppner at around 9pm. We went directly up to the high school to watch the 'Smoker' event. It ended up actually being fun... who would have thought I would want to watch boys beat up each other? it was a bit weird, but fun to see everyone that was there. We then went up to Brandon's parents' house. It had snowed and so it was interesting getting up to the house. Saturday morning we got up and then headed into town with a camper on the back of the pickup. After a day of listening to Irish music, watching the parade, and visiting we went out with some friends.
Anyways, it was lots of fun and I'm glad we were able to get out there to celebrate and that Kelly was able to go with us!

So... Happy St. Patrick's Day and let the count down till next year begin!

Let's just lay low today *note* this is the post i tried to post last weekend!

that is what we said when we woke up Saturday morning. And we did, for about 2 hours. We just laid in bed visiting and calling friends and family. It was great. Then I got anxious. Anxious to use my day off wisely. Anxious to do something.

So Brandon got up and fixed us a great breakfast. Then he said... "Hey babe, want to rip up the carpet?" I'm pretty sure he was half joking, but to his surprise I said "Sure"!

So at about 10:15 yesterday morning we started ripping up the dining room carpet. While Brandon was finishing cooking breakfast I was moving furniture and taking all the little things down off the furniture. (picture frames, vases, etc.) And by 12:30 we pretty much had the dining room done. We took a quick lunch break and then started in on the hallway. The hallway was much easier. The carpet pad hadn't stuck to the floor as bad as it had in the dining and living rooms. However, there were lots (and I mean LOTS) of staples to be pulled. And this was about the time I started feeling a pain in my lower back from being bent down all morning pulling out said staples. We got it all done. Carpet out. Carpet pad out. Old carpet pad pieces vacuumed up in shop vac. Tack strips up, nails vacuumed. Wood into garbage bag. Staples out, and vacuumed in sop vac. Once over with the dyson just to be sure we had all the dust up. Once over with the mop because it had been 50 years or so. And my back was killing me! I'm too young for this!!!

then, we decided now was as good as time as any to finally put the china into the 'china cabinet' and out of the boxes. Our 'china cabinet' is an old entertainment center. Yeah, a little weird... but it's all we can afford right now! haha I am dreaming of a new one, but I think it will be a little while. So in the mean time Brandon did a great job of using what we do have. Then it just took some time putting it all back away, and by 10:30 last night we were finally ready for sleep.

Welcome March

Welcome March,
we have been waiting your arrival. It is so nice that you brought some sunshine with you to share with all of us. We hope you have a nice stay, and that you can shine some of your light on our plants and flowers. While you are here, do you think you could give us some of your rain so that our grass will grow green all year?
Since you are our guest for the next 31 days, could you also give sunshine to the state on the weekend before St. Patrick's Day? Lots of visitors will be here celebrating and we would like to be outside in your warmth.
We hope you enjoy your stay and come back again next year. We also look forward to the freshness you bring into our world. It allows us to open our windows and let your fresh breeze flow in, and we are inspired to plant flowers and clean our homes.
Welcome March, welcome.
love, Becky

Will you be a Johnny today?

I found this through another blog and thought it was touching. The sun is shining here, I have the doors and windows open, and this helped lighten the mood that much more. Enjoy!
http://www.stservicemovie.com/

I'm back!

I can't believe how much time has passed since I last posted. I have been pretty busy, have gone to Eastern Oregon once, suffered through sinus infections, and Valentine's Day parties. But I am still alive, and thought I would share our recent trip to the Oregon Coast. We stayed with Brandon's family right on the beach and enjoyed beautiful weather. I got the rest I needed, and Brandon had the opportunity to take his boat out for the first time in months. Our dog as many of you know is like our baby, and our baby LOVES the ocean. So we took him down a couple of times to play in the water. He can't get enough of it! Here is a video of Duke playing fetch with a tennis ball in the waves. If you listen you will hear commentary from our family, and an Oregon Coast Guard hellicopter fly over. Enjoy!

ME

Ever stop and think about those comments that your friends make that just are the opposite of what you think? Or even random people in your life... they say one thing and you are thinking another thing. Well, this post is dedicated to those thoughts.
Like for instance.... this makes me, me.

• MOST people like their blue jeans best after they have worn them a few times. Not me, I like them fresh off the ironing board/drycleaning bag.
• MOST people would enjoy only washing their hair every other day. NOT me. I'm an every morning kinda gal.
• When people complain about having to buy a gift for someone, I'm thinking, "Wahoo!"
• I enjoy my drive up the mountain each day, while I hear others complaining about driving.
• and how about writing cards. While we all enjoy GETTING cards, I actually enjoy sending them.
• Ever heard someone complain of the rain (this will make you laugh), I welcome a fresh rain. I think it is refreshing and comforting.
• Vacuuming, anyone? YES please!
• Driving in snow. Most hate it. I like it.
• While most people enjoy a fresh piece of fruit... I DO NOT like fruit- at all.
• We all know we SHOULD exercise, and most people have excuses... I really dislike it. period.
• While most people don't like making thier bed in the morning. I actually enjoy it. I know that when I get home my bed will look nice and neat. And should I get robbed or sent to the hospital, whomever sees my house while I am away will see that I make my bed each morning. Now that's comforting. =)

These are just a few of the comments that come to mind when I think of this topic. What spurred this is the blue jean debate. I have heard people refer to how happy they are about wearing their blue jeans for the 3rd day in a row several times in teh past few days. Each time I hear it, I just think... ew! I don't like mine by then.

I know, strange.. but these are a few of things that make me, me. Happy Friday!