A Lotta Catchin' Up to Do

I've decided that blogging is a lot like exercise. It is so easy to get out of the habit!

It's been a bit busy at both work and home. But the best part has been family and friends. I was fortunate to spend a few days around Mother's Day in Seattle with the kids. I can't remember when I've enjoyed a vacation more. It was a perfect blend of relaxation, exercise, excellent food and drink, and, best of all, time with Andy, Brandon, and Alex. I came back feeling "full" (no I don't mean eating-wise altho I did feel I should be visiting Betty and Jenny to dry out and diet!) It was more a feeling of fulfilled, contented, delighted.

The weather was mostly beautiful,

The market was great as always,
The flower displays were gorgeous,And the flowers around the city were amazing (this picture does not do them justice!).We had fabulous food and good times:
A fun show at the Triple Door-The Righteous Mothers- what a hoot!
A wonderful salmon dinner for Mother's Day prepared by the Roos brothers!
And a thoroughly enjoyable dinner at the Needle.

On our way to the airport, Andy and I capped off my visit with a stop at a great chocolate shop and a walk on a labyrinth.
What a way to end such a delightful visit!

And then...

The following weekend, my great friends MaryLou, Shirley, and Jan came all the way to Mtn Home to visit. They got in on Friday night and left Monday morning. The visit was short but we packed a lot in! The farmers market and flea market in "downtown" Mountain Home was, well, it's hard to describe. But it was certainly much more fun with this crew than by myself! We also went to a wine tasting at Carmelo winery not far from here. Sunday was spent in Boise walking along the river and dinner on a patio overlooking the river.

I did take pictures but none of them turned out very good. In each picture, at least one person was in a less than flattering pose. So, in the interest of staying in good graces with my friends, I'm not posting any pictures. (but I've got some great blackmail material!)

Although the fact that summer is stretching out in front of me without friends or family to enjoy it with, I'm focusing on the good times I've had with family and friends this month. And thank heavens for telephones and internet--I'd go stark raving mad otherwise!