Scope for the Imagination

There is something about Anne of Green Gables that slows my world down and makes the world more beautiful.  Maybe it's her desire to make everything more romantic and tragic (in the romantic way, of course).  Fall seems to be a perfect time to bring Anne back into my imagination.  A friend gave me a audio recording of the first book, and as I've been listening to it tears come to my eyes in reminiscence of the wonder of romance.  The kind of romance that calls for one to slow down, find the beauty in the day, and believe that there is a unseen hope in tomorrow. 

Good-bye's

What is it about saying 'good-bye' that makes people feel closer?  As I drove away from my families house with tears in my eyes I felt that we had become closer in the process of saying good bye.  Maybe it's the tears.  Maybe it's the acknowledgement of good times, love, memories.  As much as I don't like saying good-bye, I like feeling closer to those I've said good-bye to.  

Tuesday night farmers market/family fun

Happy counselors!

The Mountains

one of my favorite pics - happy campers!  :)

family singing at dinner

from Bozeman to Portland and back

Awhile back I received a phone call from my friend Susan inviting me to go to Portland with her and Josephine.  Susan was running a crazy 197mile relay race from Mount Hood to Seaside, Oregon and she wanted me to hang out with Josephine.  This was my chance to have a vacation after a full summer.  Andrew joined Josephine and I as our partner in crime and chauffer.  It was a amazing race.  Andrew and I were also able to see our favorite Oregonian Aunt & Uncle.  I was also able to reconnect with some dear friends from undergrad.

On our way to Mount Hood

The relay team ready for the next 197 miles

Andrew, Jo, and I all went to a outdoor activity park while the runners were running.

Our favorite activity of the day!  A bunjee/trampoline!

 Andrew and I wandered our way home stopping at a rose garden, camping in Idaho at an RV park and stopping at an old used bookstore. It was a great trip of reconnecting with old friends and family.  My hope is it's only the first of other trips to Portland to come....