Sailboat Cruise

Greg was eager to take a sailboat cruise, and generous enough to pay the way for all of us.

Showing off Portland

When friends come to town, I often use it as an excuse to visit all the touristy stuff that Portland has to offer.

June news

Here’s a catch-up on some of the things happening with us and our family last month.

May Pacific

A spring day on the Oregon Coast is filled with astonishing sights.

Oregon Coast Camping

I am grateful to have the chance to camp with my kiddo every year.

Crystal’s Rhododendrons

There are my own rhododendrons, but also a public rhododendron garden with my name on it. What’s not to love about that?

Willamette Valley Oregon Temple

I spent at least ten years a Mormon, from approximately ages 7 to 17. I tried my very best to be a devout disciple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, or LDS for short. I was baptized Mormon when I was 8.

Birds in April

Mostly birds of Springtime, and yes, one persistent squirrel.

April Tulips

The tulips took up an unexpected amount of my attention, though so many other things happened.

Pink Recollections

My intent was to return in the sunshine but that never happened. So I will show you only how beautiful cherry blossoms are on a grey day.