Chihuly Glass

Dale Chihuly is so remarkable. He is a glass blower from Tacoma and is amazing. His glass is on display all over the world. I remember working at the Frank Russell Company in downtown Tacoma back in 1998 and they had an exhibit in their lobby with his works. A day never went by when I didn't look at the exhibit and marvel at his talent.

Last week my co-workers and I went up to the News Tribune (Tacoma News Tribune) for a meet and greet with their IT department. In their lobby is a gorgeous fixture of Chihuly glass. I couldn't resist taking a snap shot.

http://www.chihuly.com/ - check out this web-site. You won't be disappointed.

Glamour

My sister is so talented! She has such a great eye for photography and now for photo editing. She took this picture when I was visiting in Okinawa (it was windy!) She made me took so awesome - even with gum in my mouth! My skin is flawless and my hair is much softer. Hollie, I'm sending you all my pics from now on!

From Bad Hair to Good...

I couldn't get in for an appointment with my usual colorist until Aug 31, so I went to South Hill's Gene Juarez. Let me tell you that Elle is way better than my usual. I'm a huge Balliage fan. It's basically defined as free hand hair painting. Once they paint the hair, then they totally wrap you up in saran wrap to keep the heat in. OMG...I started sweating. You could cook an egg on the chemical reaction happening on my scalp. I could have used some Koko's iced green tea! (inside joke). Elle took care of the gray, too. My stylist's name was Thor. He was sooooo awesome. I'm a convert now. Look how pretty my hair is!

Roxy Rebecca

So my sister is in love with Roxy. I think I may have caught that bug. I just bought this bag @ Macy's today. Fresh off the boat. They don't even sell it on their website! Hollie...if you like it, it's yours! Seriously. My gift to you.

Grocery Shopping

Greg left for work early this morning, so I got up, too. The boys and I went to Walmart to do some grocery shopping. I know, I should have gone to the commissarry. So I buy more groceries than I have in a long time and YES, I forgot my reusable bags! Walmart makes it very inconvenient to use your own bags, by the way.

I load all my groceries into the back of the car and Coby refuses to move. So, I have to building my groceries around him. Tucker is not that stubborn, thank God.

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Friday Night Ramblings...

Greg and I disagree on where to retire. My choice changes as often as my pants size. Greg is more stable. I know none of you will disagree with that. Why do I bring this up? Greg won't be home from work for a couple more hours (it's 7:15pm) and I left work early. This leaves me much time for my pea brain to think, think, and think. Wait...left me backpeddle just a bit...

My boss (thanks, Greg ! no, not my Greg, my other Greg, my boss Greg) graciously let me leave early today and I came home on this most gorgeous Washington Day to take the boys to the dog park. Bless their hearts, they had been cooped up all week. We truly have the most awesome dog park. The small park is like 3 acres fully fenced. The big park is 43 acres fully fenced. Yes, Coby has disappeared into the brambles looking for rabbits. There is tons of brush, trees, and open space so there is plenty to do and see. A pregnant lady came up to me and asked if I would take a pic of her and her dog to send to her husband in Iraq. She had just moved here and well, all you Army wives have heard the story (or been that story). Her husband will be home for the birth of their baby. The park is a great place to be alone in your thoughts. I just soaked in the fact that I can walk and be with the boys and confirm how lucky I am.

So anyway, it's warm so we are only there for 1 hr 45 min. All three of us come home and snuggle up on the sofa and take a most peaceful nap. Again, I'm so lucky and grateful for everything I have in my life.

I am now sitting out here on my back deck (42 ft), watching the sun set, blogging on my laptop, and smelling the salty air. You Tennessean's don't know what you are missing. I love the smell of the sea. We are three blocks from the water where the ferry terminal is and 2 blocks on the other side. We don't have a view until the fall when the leaves fall off the neighbors house and only then it's a peek-a-boo. Sorry, I digress. I really don't like all the rain, but I understand why it's so beautiful. I am willing (most days) to sacrifice the yucky weather for beautiful summer days like today.

Greg and I want to retire by the sea. That we agree on.