Busy Doesn't Even Cover It...

Life got the best of me. I have failed to update my blog and have failed to take care of me. Lots of things have piled up and I feel a bit disillusioned by my purpose and monumentally confused about my journey. However, it doesn't keep me from contemplating the next path and where life will lead me in the long run.

Brad is gracious, though. I sometimes don't give him enough credit, but he is an amazing man. I am blessed that he puts up with my shenaningans, triumphs, and tribulations, and so effortlessly takes my hand as we dive into the abyss of the next adventure. I often think if we had not met 14 years ago, where we'd be today...if he'd still be in NY or FL. Would I be out here in WA? The what ifs gnaw at me a bit before dissipating at the sound of that sweet laughter from our child, who is now our world, and I can't imagine what any "what if" would have brought me other than longing for more "what ifs", so cheers to 14 more years and counting.

Our adventure takes us to Ireland in June in celebration of 10 years of marriage.

Cannot wait!

I took up a few photography projects. In the next few posts, you will see the one about Madelynne and a combination of my other two: a 52 week (1 photo for every week) and a Photo With Friends collaborative on Facebook (thanks to my cousin, Mary, for inviting me to participate in that).

We've been enjoying the unseasonably warm tempatures up here in the PACNW, as we watch the rest of the states get hammered with cold and snow. Spring is in the air. It's all Madelynne talks about: her trip to Florida with Papa, 5 Acre, visiting Grandma & Grandpa and Damion this summer, camping...she is funny. She has been digging the hot tub at the house, so she wants to have "hot tub parties" and invite all of her friends for sleep overs so they can have fun in the hot tub. Oh my...lol. She is our little active imagination, dreamer, and caregiver. She constantly wants to see baby Olivia, her best friend for life, and dance. She wants to explore the beach and climb on driftwood forts. We are always on the hunt for sea glass. She sure loves the beach. Takes after her mom. :)

So here are a few pics of what we've been up to the past month. Be sure to go through the other posts to view the two picture projects I've embarked upon.

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Mini Photographer

Foggy bike ride

Beach

Beautiful Eagle

Lensbaby Fun

Lensbaby Fun 2

You will hear me ROAR!

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Cape Alava Camping Adventure!

We are definitely trying to make the most of our time in Washington and since the weather has been gradually warming up, with beautiful blue skies and sunshine, we cannot resist getting outside. And, because hiking is free and camping is pretty inexpensive, we have been doing A LOT of it lately. Granted, our excursion to Oregon was not cheap, it was still a pretty inexpensive weekend getaway and worth the drive! In her new hiking pack Cape Alava at high tide Crossing a bridge We discovered one place, though, called Cape Alava, via one of our trail/hiking books. We went out last weekend, and it is a good 3 mile hike to the coast, from Lake Ozette, and then another 3 mile hike back to the parking area, (so 6 round trip). The loop itself, to Sand Point, is 9 miles total. We got there when tide was fairly high, so we didn't travel down the coast too far, as you can make a complete loop (3 miles down the beach and then another 3 miles on a second trail, that splits at th...

For the future's not ours to see...

There is so much going on in our world today that is negative. I get irritated with watching the news and seeing such drama the media portrays. I never really paid that much attention to it until I had Madelynne and then everything changed about my perception of the world. It is scary, out there, when all you want to do is shelter and protect your little one. Maybe I am coming to the terms with growing older and realizing that life on this great planet is limited and to make the most of it. Being a SAH mom has really caused me to think and reflect on so many different things. It hasn’t always been sweet, happy thoughts, either. I know a few weeks ago I was really concerned for the end of the world and for my daughter and future generations that have to endure such drastic changes that will continue to occur over time. I find myself getting caught up with questions about my faith and my journey as a Christian and feeling lost and not knowing who to turn to or talk to about such conflict...

To Infinite...AKA Oregon...and Beyond!

If you ever go on a vacation with us, just note...it is always an adventure. Seriously, have not had a ton of time to get myself back into fast-forward mode, as I call it, let alone, really delve in and cull through all the images & video I took. However, here is a recap of our break with our wonderful friends/second a family, The Phillips. We left for McMinnville, Oregon, on Saturday April 1. Of course, Google decided to detour us to whatever little town in North Portland to bypass an accident on I-5, which only caused aggravation. We tried finding food off an exit that was non-existent. Let's just say, this was super annoying. But we managed, arrived, and celebrated with lunch and then the Water Park: Our first stop. Because they have an air museum, why not have an air themed waterpark! We had a cabana with prime viewing of the San Diego State win during the Final Four NCAA Championship Jax had a blast The second day we enjoyed the Evergreen Aviation Museum. I ha...

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