Lunch with Mom

Mom studying the menu and avoiding her picture being taken.

Sissy  showing off the special Portland Natural Ketchup we had with

our Tatar Tots.

A big THANK YOU  to My Hubby for putting up with the 3 of us.

Love you Babe!!!

Just For Me

When I purchased this stone last month, I hadn't intended for it to become mine. But, after it was set there was no way I could let it go.

Sadly, my camera is unable capture the colors and depth of the Graveyard Point agate.

So...IT'S MINE, ALL MINE!!!!

Quality Time with My Tools

Since we haven't been road tripping the last couple of weekends I have been able to spend some quality time with my toys in the studio. Here are a few of the items.

Brazilian Chatoyant Cats Eye

Sold

Thank you!

Nacozari Turquoise Necklace

Peridot and Copper Earrings

Turquoise Earrings

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Thank You!!

Spring Things

We've been enjoying spring here in the Pacific NorthWest with a few road trips. Here a just a few pictures of our adventures.

A sunny yellow lichen covered wall in the Columbia River Gorge.

Our Spring Break took us to Central Oregon for 3 fun days. This is Fort Rock out
of Bend, Oregon. I had a wonderful time hiking the trails and taking in the vistas.
We also stopped in Prineville, Oregon to eat at our favorite 50's dinner and of course I had to walk around the courthouse.....a favorite of mine.

On our way to hunt for Oregon sunstones out side of Plush, Oregon. It was a beautiful 60 degree day!

On a sunny Sunday in January we took a quick trip to the Oregon Coast for a dinner of Dunengess Crab and to gaze upon the Pacific Ocean. Even though is was sunny, the wind was blowing so we skipped the beach walk and opted to count whale spouts on the horizon. And yes we did see a few.

Little Miss C playing peekaboo with her Daddy. Who could resist that smile?

Happy Easter

A Few New Things

Before you get to see pictures of what I've been up to, here is "she who rules the house" soaking up some sun this morning. She is wearing one of her latest coats made by her "grandma". Today we have had sunshine, rain, hail, rain, snow, rain..... I wonder what I'll wake up to tomorrow morning.

Trixie, aka "she who rules the house"

Royston Bolder Turquoise Pendant
Tiffany Stone Necklace

Midnight Blue Sodalite Necklace

Columbia River Gorge Road Trip!!!!

Last Saturday Hubby and I decided it was time to get out of Portland for the day. We were tired of the rain and Oregon gray we have been enjoying for the last few weeks. So we sent Trixie to our son's for the day to play with Meeka, loaded the car up with some junk food :) and off we went to explore the Gorge. We take this trip several times a year and always find something or someplace new to explore. This time was no different.

Mitchell Point
Looking west toward Portland.

Downtown Hood River, Oregon. We spent several hours exploring the little shops and had lunch at 6th St Bistro. Yumm!

We had miles to drive so we did not take the tour at Full Sail Brewery. Maybe next time!

Memaloose Island

Vicor Trevitt's grave marker on Memaloos Island.

Lily ???

Looking east from the Memaloose Lookout. I see BLUE sky!!

We decided to drive home on the Washington side of the gorge. Just look at what we would have missed if we hadn't crossed the river in The Dalles, Oregon.

Exotic Deer

and my favorite

American Bison!!!!

Fine end to our trip.

Sunshine and Bison.