A little while ago, I was weeding the garden and found this stray plant in the corner.  It looked and smelled familiar, but I knew that we had not planted any tomato plants!  After a few minutes of pondering, I

This has to be the longest storm including lightning and thunder that I can ever recall living in the PNW. Pretty spectacular.  Another thing that is spectacular? The bald eagle that has been hanging out around the past few weeks.

These amazing clouds were perfectly reflecting the sunset behind me.  They were looking a tad ominous, and did not fail to disappoint.  We were treated to a spectacular show into the night, and woken up with a second round just

The boys and cousins had tons of fun at the Desert Museum and in the bounce houses Sun River, and ended the day with cake to celebrate Grandma's birthday! Needless to say, we had no trouble at all getting to

The boys and the cousins went horseback riding at the resort today, and had a wonderful time!  Grandpa's shoulders is also a great place for a ride!

I decided on my trip that I could see myself staying for extended periods of time in the high desert.  Love the smell, the mountains in the distance and the HEAT!

Physical proof that the boys have been playing hard so far this summer!!  Poor little guy's knees are a mess!

These lovelies were grown in the raised bed that  contained Texx's black gold that she left behind here in the PNW.  Enjoyed the fruit (actually veggies) of your labor tonight with dinner! You make some great compost, hippie chick! ;)  

There was not a shortage of breathtaking golden hour and sunsets at the high desert. I must scope out the best scenic spots to venture out on my own a bit more on the next trip!  Amazing landscape with mountains

Apparently the most popular 'Pet Parade' on the planet is in Bend, Oregon on the fourth of July! Every pet imaginable

I have a ton of catching up to do after being gone for an entire week!! Road trip led us to Central Oregon with my hubby's family, and we had a WONDERFUL time, filled with horseback riding, put-put golfing, shopping,