happy thanksgiving

 { life here :: thanksgiving }

our first thanksgiving living here in portland.

it's amazing to be living here and sharing it with all my children together and yet,  i'm feeling somewhere between...

somewhere between  by theaterclouds

this contentment and the discontent of missing my extended family and friends back east.

so many small things remind me

of traditions and memories of holidays past

so today when i sit down to dinner and raise my glass in toast

it will be a toast to all of you my dear family and friends,  near and far ...

i am truly thankful for all of the love, traditions and memories we've shared.

across the miles

happy thanksgiving

love

sue

 

saturdays

{ life here day 12 }

hi there

saturdays' portland style,  it was a very good day.

the portland saturday market, on the waterfront downtown,  hard to believe but it's the first time i've been. music, vendors, food. it's a celebration of the artist community and weekends.
i will be back

 

photo by ethanollie

lunch at mothers bistro,  charming and delicious, especially when shared with family and mimosa's

a stop at Hoo Doo Antiques, closed when i found it last march, i've been waiting to go to since then.

it was so worth the wait. there are now some awesome finds waiting in my studio for listing.

yes, portland style saturdays, they are definitely a keeper.

happy weekend

sue

decisions

{life here day 5}

hi there

last night a dance at the new school.  a sock hop and he had a hard time deciding to go or not.

 

at the last minute, he rallied,  hesitantly went and in the end, was glad he did.

ha, oh yes, at 8 years old his feet are bigger than his mama's. 

happy saturday friend, make it a good one

sue

hello november :: goodbye october

you felt a little strange to me, living in a new place,
but you were ... oh so sweet ...

wildflowers on Sauvie Island (still in bloom, mid October)

tree climbing and pumpkin picking Sauvie Island

luckily catching an amazing number of Geese, starting their migration

a taste of the wine at Mt Hood winery (what a spot to enjoy a glass)

apple picking mt hood river,  they call it the "fruit loop tour"

finding new places to shop

the portland flea, a new venue :: more on this later

and of course halloween and oh, portland you did it so right.

neighborhoods filled with children and adults, streets and houses fully decorated

 so bring on november portland ... i can't wait to see what you have in store. 

happy november everyone

sue