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…
I used to think I was a beach/hot weather person. I sure have changed what I know about myself this year. Nothing beats 60 degree weather and a good mountain view.
Powell’s Books blows your mind. Elephants with a fantastic friend. Elephants with the guy. Neat Arcade. Cannon Beach, OR. Finally in the Pacific. Thanks, Strangers. This is how you do beach access. Sky’s the Limit.