Hidden Gem

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Harley and I went to Heppner yesterday to watch Emma’s volleyball state playoff game against Oakridge.  I (as usual) was taking pictures of the game.  Before the game started, though, I was ad... Read More

Gimme the Vices!

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I’m feeling a bit lazy these days because I seem to mostly be posting a single picture with a caption, or a cartoon, or something similar, but I just haven’t had the time or energy to do m... Read More

Stressed Out

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For many reasons: Returning to school full-time. Girls’ activities (5 activities at the same time and only one me) Living two-plus hours away from Emma. Balancing my homework with girls homework... Read More

Solitary Golf

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I used to hate playing golf by myself, but this summer, I have really come to appreciate it. AmyNature Girl. Mom. Wife. Friend. Photographer. Sewer. Crafter. Artist. To borrow a phrase – “... Read More

There’s a Hole in My Heart

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Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I’ll miss you Until we meet again! ~Author Unknown It’s a huge hole, and I know that there is nothing I can do to make ... Read More

Mountain Biking

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Get a bicycle.  You will not regret it if you live. ~ Mark Twain I have talked a lot since the beginning of the year about how I am working hard to get into shape – not skinnier, or losing weig... Read More

Forming a Routine

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One of the hardest things, to me, about moving, is that all of the routines and “order” in my life kind of just go out the window.  I am a very routine-oriented person, and I have a very ... Read More

When the Mom is Away . . .

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. . . the kids (even the big kids) will play! Today while I was at work, Nana and Papa took Harley, Konrad, and Reagan to Morgan Lake to play in the boats.  They had a great day playing in the sun an... Read More

The Eagle Has Landed!

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I took these pictures today at Buffalo Peak Golf Course in Union.  My mom, Harley, and I golfed 9 holes this afternoon.  The pictures are of the green on the Par-4 Hole #4; more specifically, they a... Read More

Girl Power

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Today after I got off work, Emma, Mom, Dad, and I went to Morgan Lake above La Grande.  Dad took a book, a canopy for shade, and a comfy chair.  Emma, Mom, and I took our kayaks.  Mom has had hers ... Read More

Golfing Girls

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Last Saturday my mom, dad, and I had a tee time to play golf.  Then my dad’s friends called and he threw us over for them. (kidding, Dad)  🙂    Anyway, Mom and I kept our tee time and Rea... Read More

The Riders

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I’ve mentioned on Facebook that the race was to raise money for domestic violence support services in Union, Baker, and Wallowa Counties.  I will post later why this is such an important thing ... Read More