You Knew Me When!!

I received an unexpected message this week. One of the people who saw my painted rocks posted on Facebook asked me if I could paint some Harry Potter rocks for her son and she would pay me. Of course I said yes - to the painting but not the money because it's payment enough to use my creativity.

Turns out she has three sons - one into Harry Potter, one into sports, and one into Paw Patrol, which I had to Google to figure out what it was. I ended up painting three rocks for each of them.  I also painted a wand for the HP child.

Tomorrow on Sunday I'm going to hide the rocks in Castle Rock then give her the word to find them.  Can't wait to hear how excited this makes her kids and that I had a part in it!!

Rocks Are My Happy Place

This morning on my way to work I stopped off at the local minit mart.  On my way in, I scooped up a few rocks I had painted and set a couple on the ice container, a couple on the railing, and one by the garbage can. First time I had placed some out to be found.

Later this afternoon, I looked on the Cowlitz County Rocks Facebook page and someone posted they had found a couple of them.  What a thrill!

On my way home I stopped at the store by work to get gas. I set out about 4 or 5 of my rocks around the gas pump. I then sent in a request to join Lewis County Rocks to see if anyone will post about finding them.

Anxious for the snow to go away so I can grab more rocks from my yard to paint. Fun hobby - use my creativity and wind up giving someone a smile!

Speaking of snow, tomorrow morning freezing rain is predicted. Enough already!!!

Monday Funday

Ran across these and they are just too funny. Reminds me of something I would do with an identical outcome!

Jordan and Juice

Jordan and his wife Candy won free tickets to see Juice Newton of all people. Throwback from the '80s!!  They even got their picture taken with the singer. I can't wait to hear their story of the event.

Sundays Were Made for Naps

This morning we met everyone at Enos Winery in Portland for a post-wedding brunch. Aside from the major highways, the Portland roads were horribly snow and ice packed.  We had to park a ways away so thankfully I had worn my boots.

The coffee was great and there was an assortment of speciality danish to eat.  Nice to be able to visit with the bridal party and Steve's family before we hit the road to my place around 1:30.

I didn't sleep well last night and was battling a headache.  Popped some Tylenol and when we arrived to my house it was nap time.

Steve and my pup Stubbs have a love-hate relationship. Steve loves Stubbs and Stubbs hate Steve. Well, not all the time but usually when I'm in the room. Stubbs was actually very receptive to Steve today and 80% well behaved. Progress is being made!!

Snowy Wedding in Oregon

Despite the snow and the ice, I was able to make it to Steve's niece Chelsea's wedding tonight. Steve actually picked me up then we drove back to his house in Portland to hang out before getting dressed for the wedding.

Steve cleaned up really well.  First time I've seen him in a suit - nice gray pants, vest, jacket along with lilac shirt and tie plus it included his favorite accessory - suspenders!

His parents rode with us to the wedding which was located at the Oregon Golf Club.  Majestic spot with a fabulous view of Mt. Hood. With all this snow, there were a couple of days they were worried the club may cancel the wedding. Thankfully that didn't occur.

The wedding was a classy affair. Bridesmaids in tasteful black dresses, groomsmen in black tux, and the bride was gorgeous in a sparkly beaded dress with poofy skirting. It reminded me of the ballet pictures by Degas.

The ceremony was fairly short, then the 200 guests went in for cocktails and appetizers before dinner began. The appetizers were yummy, especially because all I had eaten was a protein juice drink. There was a cheese and crackers table, beef or chicken skewers, coconut shrimp, and these tasty chopped pear topped bruschetta.

After about an hour or so we were ushered into the reception area for dinner, which was also excellent. Lots of toasts, lots of dancing, and a small cake cutting followed by a champagne glass filled with three different flavors of cake pops.

All in all it was a very classy and entertaining event. Tomorrow morning we meet for a post-wedding brunch followed by Steve returning me home!

Snow, Snow, and More Snow

Last night I went to bed and it was only fluttering wet flakes. Woke up this morning and overnight the snowstorm had hit. And it kept snowing, and snowing, and snowing all day long. Thus I was stuck at home.

My day consisted of painting rocks, napping, work teleconference, painting, making shrimp and lobster pasta salad, and dealing with allergy eyes.  Been watching the road conditions in the hopes I can return to work tomorrow.  There's nothing worse than being housebound, which ultimately leads to the most undesirable task - cleaning!!