This one is my favorite!! I LOVE the headstones with old pictures! “The sokol lodge symbol is the falcon and was organized in 1904 by Anton Jonocek, John Zobec and Mike Jaske. Their main meting area was the falcon hall on Ponold. The main purpose of the lodge was to promote patriotism and athletic skills among its membership. After world war I the lodge declined.” “Masonic Lodge is one of the largest and oldest fraternal organizations in the world. It…
This past Saturday I ventured up the hill for a bit of creative energy.
Joe and I had a great weekend in September spent on the Olympic Peninsula. We stayed in Sequim (pronounced Skwim) and visited the Hoh Rain Forest, Hurricane Ridge (no pictures because it was completely foggy), and the Olympic Game Farm. We completely missed on lunch and dinner on Saturday, but Sunday brunch at The Oak Table Cafe was totally amazing. Next time we want to make it out to the coast and plan on a longer hike in the Hoh Rain Forest…
The last few pictures from the old baths in San Francisco, the area around the Golden Gate Bridge, an awesome collection of sea life, Apple’s headquarters, and Monterey Bay.
Something I did not know before researching for this trip is that Alcatraz is actually a bird sanctuary. Lots of poop and lots of birds.
Alcatraz was, by far, my most favorite part of San Francisco. There’s just something about an abandoned and overrun part of mankind that gets me dreaming. (BABY SEAGULL!!!!!) Part two tomorrow! 🙂
These are from the first part of our trip in southern Oregon and northern California. Next up: San Francisco!
  In preparation for the summer I decided to go on a little diet. Joe has been doing the Slow Carb Diet for about three months and has lost 15 pounds, though he really didn’t have that much to lose. They were the final “omg why won’t you get off me” pounds in the end.  The gist of the diet, for me, is no sugar and lots of meat, beans, and vegetables. OH AND A CHEAT DAY. I did pretty…
Originally I had been planning a massively overwhelming 2012-wrap post but then I saw the 2012 in 12 Photos over on A Beautiful Mess and decided that less is more. Here’s my twelve: We spent December 31-January 6 driving across the country. In February I found our wedding venue. Still unemployed in March- lots of exploring and picture taking. Also in March* was the Joy the Baker book signing. FABULOUS person next to my unfabulous bangage. April brought the Pioneer Woman to…