Progress on the Front Door

Remember the door we picked up in Portland? Here is that post.

A few weeks ago- Aura arrived home to find Brett had turned the living room into his workshop- sawdust flying everywhere. He made the door frame - inside the house- in the middle of the living room!-while I was out of town . (good thing- I would have freaked to see that mess on my white furniture) (Aura helped him remove the evidence.) When I got home- there was the door + frame propped in the living room. I looked around- and figured he had made it there (I know him.)- but didn't see a mess. Why else would that door be sitting inside?

Yesterday, Brett ripped out the old window, tore out the wall and installed the door. Now we need to find some molding for trim, re-key the locks and a few minor adjustments. We need to purchase a new doorbell too.

Can you visualize a porch roof and a bit grander of an entrance? We are making progress.

Dismal Nitch

The Living Historians were at Dismal Nitch this weekend.

Finally the shrubs are blooming

It is starting to look nice around here.

Happy Birthday to Aura!

Earlier this week- we celebrated Aura's Birthday #23! We had a girls lunch at the Bridgewater Bistro. Drinks, yummy food and Birthday Dessert!

World's Longest Garage Sale

The entire Long Beach Peninsula is one long garage sale on Memorial Day Weekend. Something for everyone is to be found.

This garage sale a few blocks from our house- is SUPER organized and SUPER pretty. Look- they even have matching patchwork aprons and flags decorating the sale! The neighbors are all decked out in the same matching decor!

Smoked Salmon Chowder for lunch

Now that the markets are opening up for the tourists, we can get a little 'smoked salmon chowder' for lunch at the Port of Ilwaco. Brett and I strolled along the water front and shared a bowl.

Al Fresco Business Meeting

Isn't this a fun place to hold a little business meeting? The red bag in the photo- contains my lap top. It was a very pretty day. As I sat facing the woman in blue- I could see ships on the Columbia. Since it was a bit foggy- the horns blew... the sound immediately took me back to my bedroom in St. Helens on Riverside Drive. We always heard the fog horns as the cargo ships made their way up the river.

Astoria Coffee House serves Stumptown Coffee! They also have WiFi- which is nice.

Big Check Photo

Part of my new duties... press photos. We received a BIG CHECK from the credit union in Seaside. The day of the photo and ceremony it rained (of course). This is taken at THE COVE in Seaside. It is where people surf- and Lewis & Clark had their SALT WORKS there.

Spring Day in Astoria

On my way to a meeting in Astoria. A pretty shot of spring.

Bill Clinton visits Astoria

My week started off by helping get bodies to the Clinton rally. (yes, I am GOP- but I am networked and know many people) A former President coming to visit is a really big deal. I understand the last time that happened was Eisenhower. What goes around- comes around. People call me for help... I am glad to help and do not restrict myself to partisan activities. This is a really big thing for our community. These photos were in the Astoria paper.

Preview of Spokane convention

Earlier this month, I was in Roberts Rules of Order Purgatory. The State Convention for GOP is coming up soon. The State Central Committee met in Seattle to handle pre-convention business. We will all be meeting in Spokane at the end of the month.

Busy with meetings, new job, girls....

so many things to catch up on... and so- here is a cheat blog entry. Go to Paris' new blog - for a quick update on my new job. More on that later. By the way, you will have to scroll down a few photos...she has them entered... top photo is the most recent...so start at the bottom. (of that day)

Paris is home for 3 weeks. Aura leaves for Quantico- the day after Paris returns to Michigan.
I will be updating about Aura's new adventure soon. Look out Marine Officer School!

If you want to check out some of the family blogs: see on the left.
Aura, Paris and Ryan's family.

Cheers!

Loyalty Day Parade

The Coast Guard Helicopter flies the parade route... over 120 entries. Beautiful weather. Enjoy!