7/24/11 Cock-A-Doodle-Do

Today we went to Rooster Rock State Park to spend some time in the sun by the water. We saw a beach access sign and started walking that way. There were several people headed that way too with beach chairs so we knew we were headed the right way. When we got closer, Jason spotted a sign that stated that it was a "clothing optional" beach. Luckily we hadn't gotten all the way there with Ethan. It was a little funny. Actually, part of me wishes we had arrived and been totally surprised and then tried to figure out how to explain it all to Ethan. That would have been a good story! Instead we had to explain why we had to walk all the way to the other side of the river front for the other beach access to a 6-year-old who was ready to just be there. But we made it to a good spot and had fun. We went in the water and enjoyed laying on our beach towels.

I am thankful for our fun today at Rooster Rock.

kk

7/23/11 Fun Filled Day

This morning we decided to drive to Wild Waves. It seems cooler than the Enchanted Forest or whatever they have here in Salem. I remember really liking Enchanted Village. It always seemed really far south. But it is just in Federal Way which is not that far south when you are driving north from Portland. I wish we could have been there longer. We drove quite a far way and spent not as much time playing as we would have liked. But we did have fun on some of the rides. Ethan did NOT like the bouncing kangaroos. We played in the water and then drove back for Hairspray. We thought about skipping the show and staying up there since we had driven so far but I am very glad we didn't. The show was so much fun and Ethan was sitting on the edge of his seat. He was laughing and dancing and having a great time. So perhaps today wasn't the right day to go to Wild Waves but at least we had a Boeing Credit Union discount coupon, and now we know for next time to plan ahead a little more. Plus maybe by next summer when Ethan is a little bigger, a little older, and maybe a little more experienced with rides we can find a good day to go up there and have a great day all day long.

I am thankful for our fun day and especially the show tonight. It was great.

kk

7/22/11 Celebration Night!

We got the word that Jason is off from being on hold for Leverage and has actually booked it. So today the three of us are celebrating! We went to Red Robin for dinner and then we went to the movie The Zookeeper. The movie was pretty good actually, which was surprising. What was not good was the teenagers in front of us constantly on their phone texting, and the kids behind us kicking our chairs and their parents not doing anything about it. But it was still a good day.

I am thankful Jason booked Leverage! I am so proud of him.

kk

7/21/11 Tommy O's

After work today I met Laura for some delicious happy hour just across the street at the Hawaiian restaurant Tommy O's. We had coconut shrimp, quesadillas, nachos, a burger, and Caesar salads. Everything was excellent. It was reasonably priced and portioned. And as I was in the lounge for happy hour, I got carded when I ordered water. I know that people think I look young, but it still caught me off guard. I think I even laughed. I stopped getting carded when I started going places with Jason. I think he makes me look older. Hmmm. I don't know how I feel about that. Anyway, I highly suggest going to Tommy O's for happy hour.

I am thankful for my good food and good catch up time I shared with Laura today.

kk

7/20/11 Queen-Size

I can usually manage to get my laundry washed and dried in a timely manner. I do not usually get it folded and put away until it is time to do the next week's loads. So what better place to keep my clothes than right next to me in bed to cuddle up with. Well, I don't really cuddle with my clothes, but I do have them on the bed. If I didn't have a queen-sized mattress I don't know what I would do with them. Tonight that is where they will be resting. I will get to them some other day.

I am thankful for my bed so that I can "sleep" with my clean laundry.

kk

7/19/11 Second Leg

Today I made it the full 7.25 miles around the track. It is much harder and much more boring around a track. But I made it. Jason and Ethan showed up when I was about halfway done. They played some and cheered me on as I finished up. Plus they brought treats from Starbucks! Which was very good since I didn't really eat enough before going on such a long run. I shall have to remember to bring gummy bears or something on my actual run. I've heard you run the first leg for yourself, the second you run just to get through it, and the third you run for your team. I'm thinking this may be very accurate for such a long run. Just get through it. Well, I got through it today. Pretty even pace too, so here's hopin'.

I am thankful I ran my 7.25 miles in a good time today.

kk

7/18/11 Rain

While I am not necessarily a fan of rain in the summer, I am a fan of it watering my plants while I am too busy to get to them. Especially my vegetable garden where I would very much like for there to be watering happening. So, today, the rain is welcome.

I am thankful for the rain today.

kk