Ok, I'm done with you, rain.

What is up with this weather? Last weekend seems like a cruel joke now. Its currently quite chilly, gray, and of course rainy. The sun did manage to come out yesterday off and on, but overall the weather is quite unpleasant.

We did manage to have a good weekend, however. Got some requisite weekend shopping/errands done, I started an herb garden, and finally vacuumed out the car. Speaking of vacuums, I don't think I've mentioned that we got a glorious Dyson Animal DC17. Yes, its called an animal because it practically is! Its an awesome machine and actually managed to get all the dog hair off stubborn Jetta apholstery. You know you're an adult when you get excited about buying (and using) a vacuum.

Anyway, back to my herb garden. It actually consists of four pots, not exactly a garden. My neighbor brought me a potted chive, which inspired me to get the rest. So I now have oregano, basil, chive, parsley, and thyme. I also bought two tomato plants (roma and something I don't remember). Now if only the sun would come out.

Right now they are inside due to the previously mentioned weather, but there is a cute little table by the front door just waiting for the honor of holding the herb garden. I left the pathetic little tomato plants (lets hope they grow, A LOT) outside for now, they seem to be doing fine so far. This is the first time I've grown such things, and considering my track record with house plants (not good), lets pray for a lot of sun and warm weather very soon.

The great outdoors

What a great weekend! Yesterday we enjoyed clear skies and VERY warm weather. Sobo, Todd, Erik and I (and the dogs of course) headed up to Pier Park in the afternoon. An intense game of Frolf ensued, with Todd coming out as the victor. I just followed the boys around, taking caring of the dogs and takin lots of pictures.

Todd, in action!

Emerging from the shady frolf course
The sun is going down
cool bridge
I'm craaaazy

First hole

Random flower
Erik, in action!
beautiful tree
Nice form, Sobo

Today Sarah came over and took some great "engagement pictures" of Erik and I out in the park. We found some neat backdrops and got quite a few good ones. Thanks Sarah!

One of my favorites

Babies and such

This weekend I went to my cousin's wife's (cousin-in-law?) babyshower in Oregon City. My cousin Theresa was there, Aunt Annie, baby Ellie, and of course the mother-t0-be, Jerilyn. Jerliyn was glowing and happy. It was neat to see her go from not pregnant at all (which was the last time I saw her) to considerably pregnant!

It was a lovely shower with a few games, prizes, delicious food, and lots of gifts. I think the baby has a wardrobe that he'll grow out of before he gets a chance to wear it all. Jerilyn liked the sleeping sack and booties I gave her.

a sleeping sack!

the beautiful quilt Aunt Annie made
I think she likes it :)
Probably reading a nice card
the layered cake is made of towels and diapers

Aunt Annie and a friend

Jerilyn is always so happy!
giggly
an intense shower game
more fun gifts!

The shower was Saturday so Erik had to fare without me for a few hours, but we made up for that on Sunday when we went to Bed, Bath, and Beyond and started our registry! It was so fun walking around the store picking stuff out. I am most excited about the beutiful china I found. I since added/deleted on their website, which is much easier (but not quite as fun). It was a good weekend!