Postcard from the Peas: Disneyland
We are home from our whirlwind vacation to Disneyland. I am so happy and so exhausted. But I’m also excited to share a few iPhone photos from our trip and a few observations. Lower your safety harnesses and hold onto your hats and glasses! (Disclaimer: no expectant mothers, individuals with heart conditions or children under 42 inches should read this post.) Facts: Four days of walking overtakes age appropriateness when it... Read More
8 Things I’m Crazy About Right Now–Maui Edition
1. Top Chef Seattle: We’ve been watching this season’s episodes as religiously as always, but with a little special attention being paid since they are cooking just hours away in our sister city here in the Pacific Northwest. We took even more interest when we realized that one of the competing chefs, Sheldon Simeon, is the head chef at a highly-acclaimed restaurant on Maui. We even let the girls watch a few epsiodes and now they are Top... Read More
She Reads Truth News and Giveaway
I don’t believe in coincidences. In January of last year, atop a volcano crater in Maui, I had an awakening. My heart was set on fire. I felt so very small, but filled with Something so big. I returned to the mainland with a new purpose–to renew my faith, to live with intention, to be more present, and to know His presence more. I had no plan. But I had prayer. I had a church family and friends. I had the Word and my hit-or-miss, shotgun... Read More
Rudi’s Organic Yoga Prize Pack Giveaway
We still have a few days of our Hawaiian vacation left, but I couldn’t wait to run this giveaway. Plus, it’s raining. I missed you. And if I huddle on the lanai with my tablet and some tin foil hand-crafted into an Easter bonnet, I can pick up the faintest wifi signal known to humankind. So let’s give you some cool prizes while we can! Rudi’s Organic wants to get your new year off on the right foot with a prize package that... Read More
Aloha
Aloha from Hawaii! I am taking a much appreciated, sun-filled vacation to the Islands with my three favorite people in the world until after the New Year. You may know that aloha means both hello and goodbye, and in this case it truly fits. Because thanks to some sketchy wifi, I won’t be able to share the giveaways and trip highlights I’d planned. Instead, I’ll be soaking up the time here with my family away from the computer and... Read More
Postcard from the Peas: Portland
4 days. 1384 miles. 12 iced coffees. 10 ice cream cones. 34 games of interstate bingo. 1 really confusing fight over an old, nonfunctioning cell phone being used to called imaginary friends to tell them to meet us at the donut shop. I don’t know about you, but I’m excited to be home and stay put for awhile. But first one of us had to turn a year older. And the place my dear husband wanted to do that is a place that is near to... Read More
Postcard from the Peas: Eugene
I’m sticky with sunscreen, melted ice cream and public park fountain water, and frankly, I like it. Because we’re back from our third day trip of the week and it was another success. I may never leave the state again. You may not be familiar with Eugene, Oregon if you aren’t from around here, but Eugene is actually the second largest city in the state. It’s south of Portland about two hours by car, and is home to the University... Read More
Postcard From the Peas: Columbia River Gorge
Today’s Day 2 of our Oregon staycation. Only we’ve been going more than we’ve been staying. It’s no surprise, our Philippians Jars have seen some action today. (Defiantly poking holes in your juice box in places not intended for straws is a quick way to lose a quarter.) Nevertheless, for those of you looking to take a trip to Portland, I’d put a stretch of interstate east of Portland on your “must see” list while you are... Read More
Postcard From the Peas: 4th of July in St. Paul
Rather than taking a family vacation to Disney, the Grand Canyon or San Francisco this week (all ideas we threw around, priced out and rejected), we decided instead to take a series of day trips around Oregon. After all, I’ve lived here my whole life and there are cities and events I’ve never even seen. Some just a few miles from my front door! So for the next few posts, I’ll be sending you some postcards from our daily excursions. ... Read More
Postcard From the Peas: Seattle Edition
Hope you are enjoying your Memorial Day Weekend! Here are some snapshots from ours, with explanations as needed for both educational and entertainment value. Though likely neither. a) breakfast on the road: coconut “n’oatmeal” with PB & blueberries (recipe coming!). b) manicure done at 75 mph. Notice I didn’t show you the right hand. c) destination: SEATTLE! More accurately, destination: “place I could... Read More
