June 2010

We have had the worst Spring here in Washington State that I can recall since I moved here in 1988. It’s seemed like we’ve had nearly constant rain – for weeks. It’s probably not really the worst, it just feels that way because it’s happening to us now. Today we had a peek at remembering what sunshine felt like and the hope that possibly we might get a Summer before school starts again. But when the sun comes out in the Pacific Northwest, it’s incredible, and most of us try to fit in doing everything possible that we’ve wanted to do in the sun because we know that tomorrow it could rain again. I am no exception.

Laila’s not so sure about this summer and sunglasses thing, but isn’t she so stinking cute?

Today I skipped my morning walk with my girlfriends and instead chose to go up and visit my daughter and her family. I’ve missed them even though it’s only been a week since I last saw them. I’ve been so extremely busy with work that I’ve had no time like I used to to just chat with my daughter, plus she’s gone back to work now and her work is also busy. So it was nice to just go hang out with them and play with the boys. Evan loves baby Laila and I think the two of them are going to be best buddies.

After that, I came home and did some yard work. Tom came over to help me weed and we talked the neighbor’s landscapers into yanking out these ugly laurel bushes that I no longer wanted. I never like them anyway. I lucked out and the landscapers did the heavy work of pulling them out. However, I sure got some sunburn!

When we’d finished our yard work (Phase 1 of 3) Tom took me to get some lunch (Subway) and then he took me on a motorcycle ride. The last time I was on a motorcycle I was 17 and at that time, we went around a roundabout in England, hit an oil slick, and spun out. I was freaked out ever since.

But not today.

Tom is an awesome driver and he was very careful to make sure I felt comfortable – especially going around corners. I felt totally safe with him. He has an awesome bike (not that I know the difference really, it’s just pretty and shiny with a comfy second seat and backrest.) He took me on some beautiful back country roads, not too windy, but it was warm out and I can’t describe it really, but I felt wonderful and at peace. Tomorrow, we’re going for another ride!

After our ride, we went down into Kirkland and walked along the waterfront, had some Thai food, and then stopped in to see my mom. It was a great way to cap off a wonderful day with my beau. I’m a happy girl.

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