March Happiness

It is 75 degrees in March... 75 whopping degrees. I could not be happier. 

Buck worked on the Midge (his wooden pram) today, I planted a blueberry and blackberry bush, and we admired our aging big black dog as we watched the Lousiville vs Kentucky game. 

The Virgin Snoopy 

(we don't know if he does this because it makes us laugh or

 because he likes a curtain on his head)

Mimi celebrating spring with her dance moves.

We found this pup 6 years ago this Easter on a country road in Edisto, SC. Born in the South, raised in the Northeast, and settled in Idaho- he is a well traveled pup who is very loved. 

Spring fortune

Returning from another beautiful weekend in Florida to spring weather in Pokey. Clearing the flower beds (aka Mimi's litter box), napping with the windows open, and hiking  in the sun... I'm glad the warm weather has reached out to the northwest and hope it stays.

Some snapshots from Florida: 

Spring in the backyard, the view from my mom's studio...

 I can hear her listening to Joni in the background

 Beautiful, vibrant spring bouquets- I love the parrot tulips    Beautiful bride- I love my sweet friend

Ready for her vows

 St Patty's Day wedding with dahlias, snap dragons, sweet peas, anemones, and....green beer

The The wedding was at a horse farm and the weather was serene. The ceremony was held under an aged oak tree in a horse pasture. Clouds moved in as the vows were said and after the bride's first "I do", a loud rumble of thunder broke the silence. it was beautiful

Wishing lanterns were lit and sent to scatter the sky. Keeping my fingers crossed for my wish with Hey. 

I loved my mornings spent with the baby girls:

And someone has taken my spot

Little Joys

The little things that have brought joy this week:

The Cat App (baaaad kitties):

Otis Love

Friday sushi date with ginger beer and tempura banana dessert, yum.

Sunday snow day spent inside

 Stair Baby

Pebble Ski

We spent an active Sunday skiing at Pebble Creek, a local ski hill that has 3 lifts and great back country skiing (we hear...we stay inside the ropes for now). 

The trees were heavy with white powder and as we ascended on the first lift, we approached the peak of the hill that was clouded in grey. It looked ominous and beautiful.

We spent the day taking our time: stopping in the middle of a run to lay in the snow, pausing to take pictures, and enjoying apres. I love days without an agenda.   

 Dr Seuss Trees

Hoar Frost

 As Beck would say, "Look how the sunlight is dappled on the mountain"

 Pit Stop

Pokey Fashion Week

For Valentine's Day, Buck expanded his fly tying skills to make these...

 

And I received the best card too

Home Again

When returning west in winter after a warm reprieve in the south, I am often faced with a week or so of a mildly uncomfortable transition. More than to the weather, I adjust back to a simpler schedule with less choices and greater predictability. I am incredibly blessed by this life and grateful for the Pokey pace as it allows me to invest more into marriage and allows me to be still and witness beautiful everyday moments that often went unnoticed before. Living here also presents me with a greater awareness of the inexplicable warmth I feel when I am surrounded by my dearest friends, my loving family, and my beloved nieces. This weekend was one of fulfillment and warmth.

The Herd

I love their laughs

couldn't be happier

2 peas in a pod

Soon to be Mrs Walsh

Home

Baby Bliss

Shemily, thank you for making these peanuts. 

They melt my heart and bring me so much joy

Sweet Molly

Juju and her fig newton

Sean as a baby- Juju has the same expression