September 18, 2011

New Paint for the outside ….


The day we bought this house I knew we would paint it… It was painted the one color I don’t like… ick! blue!  After 12 different colors on the siding and asking everyone what the thought.. We finally made up our minds. We are very happy with it… and we love the new lights and new gate. New roof next year.. and new front door soon. .
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September 12, 2011

Win a Watercolor Portrait.. by Rachael Rossman


Check out Kevin and Amanda's blog for all the details.  click here * 
and see the awesome watercolor of her babies,  Miley and Howie… her adorable Boston Terriers.
  I would love to win and have my babies watercolor done.
Bug & Ellie 
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July 06, 2011

Tram Ride To OREGON HEALTH SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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March 27, 2011

March 18, 2011

Back and forth....

I guess I can say I have a beach house now.. ( wouldn't that be lovely ) When I am in Vancouver and talking about home I have to say Beach House so everyone will know where I am talking about.

I have gone to a couple of home shows with my cousin for ideas of whom to call when we need something done on the Vancouver house. Karen and I have gone to home depot, lowes, and we dragged my Phyllis with us to a couple of furniture stores and bathroom stores. We stopped at a deli in Portland called the Elephants Deli and it is my new favorite lunch place to go. Check it out if you are ever in Portland.


Needless to say last week was a bit crazy with the earthquake in Japan.. tsunami warnings here and in Hawaii.. we had several friends in Hawaii that were evacuated I was in Vancouver at the time and I was a bit stressed that I was not home with Robert. I know he had his hands full with everything that he had to do.. but when something like this happens you want to be with your loved ones. Robert was up all night and day, they ended up evacuating the lower level of Seaside.

I feel so bad for the people in Japan and all they are going through. Please think of them, we had it so much easier than them and they are having to go through all this fear of the nuclear plants now.

I am going to try and keep posting I dont know why it has been so very hard for me. blah blah blah with as much as I like to talk you would think I could... :)

♥ Joy

January 08, 2011

The New Year....


My Goal for this year is to have a much healthier year... What is yours?

Because of my constant illness we have come to realize that we will not be able to retire on the Oregon Coast.. when Robert retires we will have to move inland. I was gone for several days a couple of times this past year and I breathe much easier. We do love it here so much... we definitely will be coming back for long weekends. No we wont be leaving right away. I will just have to go inland a little more, and make sure I am on top of my meds.

Take Care... ♥ Joy

December 24, 2010


I hope you all have a fabulous Christmas and a Happy New Year.... ♥ Joy

November 23, 2010

October 18, 2010

The Moon

 


I took this early this morning... as the moon was setting over the ocean I wish I knew the right way to use my camera to get better shots.


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October 11, 2010

Chocolate Almond Frozen Mousse | The Pioneer Woman Cooks | Ree Drummond

Oh my gosh... you want something very fast and yummy for dessert... you have to make it.. I made it tonight and it was so good.


Chocolate Almond Frozen Mousse | The Pioneer Woman Cooks | Ree Drummond: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

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October 07, 2010

Heading Home In The Morning...

It is hard to leave we have had such a good time, but if we must leave I am glad the weather is turning rainy... lol

We are actually heading to the Tri Cities for my Nephews wedding.. It will be so much fun to see everyone and yes we miss our puppies so much. Thank you sister for loving them and taking care of them for us.


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October 04, 2010

More photos from Whistler

Tracey took these photos this morning out on our balcony.




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October 03, 2010

Random Photos.... what a awesome day!


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We had a beautiful day today.., Tracey and Ray arrived with a truck full of food... lol... just kidding Tracey.  We walked down to the Village and shopped and had coffee.. Ray and Tracey took us to dinner at the Keg and it was so good.. I have to confess Canada does have tasty beef  :)   Thanks for a great day.

We tried to get on the Peak to Peak... it was packed and had a 45 min wait... no thanks

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October 02, 2010

Photos from our drive up to Whistler BC





Going through Vancouver BC



 Sea to Sky Highway


looking down at the Village from our Condo