close up

these are the earrings that my folks gave our new family member ...aren't they lovely? she is too!!

it is gone now but...

My sister has a wine tasting and artist reception on the 1st tuesday of each month at her coffee shop...this was my Mom and my sister with my art in the background....now she has wonderful photos you should go see....the link to her shop is in the "link list"

My new job!!!

A tour of my new office ( which is the best job ever!!!) this is the operatory where I work.....spent a lot of time today trying to set up a bluetooth head set so I can talk to my computer ......wireless!!!!.....what a great boss
this is "he" Dr. Colin Smith in Lake Oswego...503-635-3653 (in case you are looking for an excellent dentist )...and Gina....the best assistant!!!
And Wendy....she has the best phone answering skills....which is an art when it RINGS ALL DAY.....and she knows every thing...and all the patients are "her favorites" ...that is a good thing ...it is easy to get caught up in the negative aspects of people sometimes......so ...it is all good!!!
I forgot to take a picture of the other hygienist....who is a joy ...it is a pleasure to work with un- selfish folks....!!

New Home

We have a new home...during the week we live in a motor home in a park. It is OK I'm bringing my Featherweight up today to really make it "my home"...this is the Kitchen..... we had fun buying some red appliances...
and the "dining room"......it comes complete with 2 TVs !!! goodness....there is a radio ...yes to NPR.....

Thanks...and now advent

We had a big crowd of assorted friends and family with a lamb roast and a turkey...the 4 tables took up the entire length of our main floor....what a great evening!!!

And now it is the first Sunday in Advent...a time to restart and be aware....I think I have reordered ...and can get back to more regular blogging....I will post about the new home and the reception at the coffee shop/art gallery next week.... 

home comings and good news

the marine was home for the long weekend....here he is hugging his brother Jordan and seated nest to his sweetie, Nicole...it was good to have him home and he had just found out that he will be posted to a unit that is NOT deployable.....hurray....he is not so happy.....young men.......
 

presentation is everything

For thanks that she is our family my Mom and Dad commisioned a beautiful cloissonne necklace and earrings and presented them to Karen. We are so grateful to have her in our family.