Favorite memories of the magical season 2013!

Looking back on these joyous moments has me feeling grateful for being surrounded by so much love and kindness. Our tradition of spending our day tree hunting with the Yoder family & going to lunch always kicks off the season just right! It was sunny, bright & beautiful. The crisp cold temps were in the…

Belated Birthday Celebration

My son Jaden turned eleven on June 28th. I was at the end of our global sales conference and out of town for work. His actual birthday was celebrated with his grandma & poppi. A wonderful day at the zoo. He was on cloud nine! That evening spent at a friends birthday party. The following…

Baby Cochrane’s Reveal Party

My beautiful niece and her husband are expecting their first baby. Over the last few years they have had some of the most celebrated moments; a beautiful wedding on the beach at their favorite vacation spot, Cabo San Lucas. They just moved into their first home. And not to mention they both continue to excel…

Fourth of July with fabulous friends

Our boys loved celebrating the Fourth of July the year before at home. Low key, our own fireworks and watching all the others go off from across the water. They had requested we do the same. Bren wanted to invite his best friend Zach. We decided to invite his family as they are great friends…

Life is full of goodness…

My two sons played on our friends fast pitch team; “The Dodgers” What a great season! We are truly thankful they had the opportunity to learn & grow from coach Eric. He did not only teach skills of the game, but also the importance of being a team. We had an early game one Saturday-It…

Fabulous Fathers Day

It was such a beautiful Northwest day. For Fathers Day we kept it low-key. My husband is just recovering from bronchitis and did not want to plan a gathering. Just see what the day brings… His only request was a grass-fed steak from our butcher for for dinner. He has really learned to appreciate the…

Graduation Party:celebrating our daughter with friends & family

We are grateful to our friends & family that spent this very special day with us. Celebrating Macey and all her success. SuLee Allen our friend is a photographer. She is such a talent and captured this day more perfectly than I ever imagined. I was so happy my mom caught of photo of us…

Celebrating Our Daughter: College Graduation and Birthday

We had the honor of celebrating my daughter Macey a few weekends ago. It was her birthday and directly following the next morning her commencement at Washington State University. As we headed over in the morning. We decided to stop in Ellensburg. My mom researched and just knew this place for lunch would be right…

Easter brunch with my loves…

Absolutely one of my favorites trees in my yard-wonderous white, you are so bright, blooming ever so… Homemade Cinnamon Rolls were perfect pairing for our sweet treat at brunch. Yes, I had to make homemade english muffins. Homemade English Muffins Eggs Benedict with farm fresh eggs & homemade Hollandaise Sauce You can see my excitement…

Celebrating my daughter: past and soon to be present

I can’t believe the time has come to celebrate my daughters college graduation. I have found myself reminiscing over her high school graduation party. I love to capture the moments and here are a few of my favorite photos: I absolutely love this photo of my daughter Macey and her ggreat group of friends. I…