Vegas, Baby

Spring Break 2010 was back to Vegas with Kristin. It's been a few years since our last trip together, so it was time! As two women in our 30's who work in public education, it took us a day to adjust to life in Vegas. On the day we arrived we could barely keep our eyes open past 10PM. By our third night we were sitting down to dinner at midnight and having cocktails before noon! Boy, how Vegas gets a stranglehold on ya!

We didn't exactly bring the casinos to their knees, but I did walk away with $70! We checked out the casinos, saw the dolphines at the Mirage, saw two shows (LaReve and The Lion King) and sat in the sunshine! Best of all was spending time with my dear friend!

Irving Kahler 1911-2010

On April 10th we had the memorial service for my Grandfather, Irving Kahler. His 98 years on this planet were truly remarkable and he will be dearly missed. I take solace knowing he is with his true love, Ada (Grandma) and the rest of his friends and family. In us, his children and grandchildren, his legacy lives on. He was so proud of all of us and loved us so. I'm certain that he was filled with joy, his family all together for hjs memorial-- watching us laugh, talk, play cards, eat, drink, be merry and celebrate his life.

Gesundheit, Grandpa!

Skagit Valley Tulip Fest

Since I'm way behind on my blog post, I'm playing catch up today.

In early April, Keith and I visited the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. No matter how many times I've seen those same fields filled with tulips, I never cease to be awed by that beautiful color. It always lifts my spirits to see tulips in all their glory. One of the best parts of Spring in the Northwest.

Here are a few of my favorite pictures.

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Once again, I apologize to the reader of my blog for my long absence. Here we go...

This weekend I went to the Sheep Shearing Festival at Kelsey Creek Park in Bellevue. My primary purpose for attending was to visit Teri, my friend and co-worker. Teri and her spinning group (we're talking textile arts here, not stationary bike riding) were demonstrating making yarn out of wool. Teri was eager to teach me how to spin wool on the spinning wheel. "It's very easy" she said,"you can't really mess it up!" Famous last words! Although I appreciate Teri's confidence in me, apparently I could mess it up. In less than 60 seconds I had Teri's yarn in such a knotted mess she had to cut it out! Whoa jeez! Sorry Teri! After that, it was time to hop on my bike and pedal back home...