Wine Tasting Tour with My Sis

On Saturday, I went on a wine tasting tour with my sister, Reg and a few of her friends. The fun wasn't confined to the vineyards we visited. The "bus" (nicely outfitted with built-in bars, karaoke and a rockin' sound system) trip was like a traveling party!

Jan demonstrates the proper wine tasting technique.

Sue is our hostess with the most-ess!

Jan, leave the driver alone!!!!!

Work Peeps

Yesterday I attended a bridal shower for one of the VP's at work. Here are some of my Work Peeps: from left to right: Siobhan, Colleen, Kim, Sheri, Jeri, Mary and me! I am so lucky to have a job I love and be surrounded all day by some very nice people. And here's Siobhan (she was 2010 Central Catholic High School Rose Festival Princess), our summer intern and Gloria Holmes.

And this is Darwin, he is at the front desk greeting everyone as they come up to our floor.

And this is Kim Z., my wine buddy!

Happy Birthday to My August Peeps!

Sunday, August 6th, we hosted an August birthday party for my August B-day Peeps. A great time was had by all - I hope! Cake anyone?

Sox and I don't mean Sarbanes Oxley!

Sometimes knitters are stereotyped as old, staid ladies that sit around knitting stuff. If you were fortunate (and hip enough) to attend the Sock Summit held the weekend of July 30/31 at the Oregon Convention Center, the stereotype was blown out of the universe . . . literally. Not only was the vast array of yarn and knitting implements intoxicating - the people watching was out of this world. Older ladies with kool-aid dyed hair, young ladies proudly sporting their knitted stuff and even men were there. I dragged my sis, Reg, along with me but I think she had as much fun as I did! Best of all, the flash mob at the end of the day. Click on this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOUL_S6tVr8

Baby Shower!

My beautiful niece Alison is expecting! Since Alison lives in Utah with hubby Eric, we had to have an “Oregon” Baby Shower for her. On July 9th we got together and feted Alison’s impending motherhood. Alison and Baby Bulson received lots of very nice things – we can hardly wait to meet Baby soon!

It’s That Time of Year . . .

Just about everyone that knows me, knows my favorite holiday of the year is NOT Christmas. It’s Independence Day. For me it is the perfect holiday for 10 reasons:
1. It’s all about America and being a proud American!
2. It’s in the summer, sunshine versus snow – figure it out
3. FIREWORKS!
4. Picnics!
5. Red, white and blue decorations versus red and green – go figure
6. No gifts, no stress, no expectations except that everyone has a good time
7. No trees are killed for this holiday
8. No stupid fat jolly guys dressed in red velvet and fur is required for this holiday
9. Watermelon, potato salad, BBQ, and beer!
10. Bocce Ball!

Goodbye Marshall High School!

Yep, Marshall High School is closing this year. Last weekend Reg and I went back to bid our high school a "fond" farewell at the Tribute Event on Saturday, June 4th. I hadn't been back since I graduated in 1973. Nope, it did not look any smaller to me than it did in 1973. But it looked shabby . . . run down, broken and very sad. They gave away old yearbooks - for FREE! I grabbed '64, '65, '66, '67 and '69 plus all the Verdicts (the high school newspaper) from '67/'68. Looking through the yearbooks, the school looked so clean and NEW! WTF happened? Years passed, neighborhood changed, demographics changed, and let's face it - it's a different world from when I was a teenager. Or not? If only I knew then what I know now . . .

what were we thinkin'?