(this) weekend update

The theme of the weekend was definitely “outside”.  I came home on Friday (my first real Friday home since we moved in) and dug right into building the first of two Adirondacks (Cost Plus, $99, easy-to-build).  I’ve been waiting so long for these, I didn’t know what to do with myself when it was done.  I honestly just stood there and stared.  I still do when I catch a glimpse of it through the back door.  That I don’t have to cross my fingers on approach to the coffee shop in hopes one is a) available, and b) in the sun, feels nothing short of a miracle.

Okay, I’m dramatic.  I just love it.  So much.  If you would like to hang out with me this summer, you’ll find me here:

Loki guards the Adirondack, and my beer. He knows what’s up.

loki made the big leagues

I leave town for a few days, and the next thing I know, Loki is on the big screen!  Or more accurately the little screen, called youtube, with Henri le Chat Noir, who is…hella famous.  So his appearance lasts a mere three seconds, he’s still a star in my eyes.  Next thing you know, there will be a video featuring Loki el Perro Especial.  Check it.

I Hella Heart Portland

I had the most beautiful run on Tuesday morning in Lake Oswego.

I also had an amazing time catching up with my Basement and Loki’s little girlfriend, Carlin.   She’s a little cray, but very endearing.

Carlin, the crazy little doggy.

And, as always…found an excuse to have an almond croissant at Saint Honore Bakery.
I hope I’m never actually gluten-free or allergic to wheat, because this croissant could be my favorite thing ever to eat.

 

Here’s to yoga and running; croissants and coffee shops; bubble baths and good books.  Have a happy, relaxing weekend, my dear.

Woman’s Best Friend

Ode to my dog.  He’s just about the best.  He accompanied me to work today and kept good company during an hour and a half web hosted staff meeting.  I love my job, so it’s not that I would have been miserable without him.  More that he is the icing on the cake.  Always waiting at the front door when I come back from the bathroom, quietly napping in his bed during conference calls, a great excuse for fresh air, and friend to everybody in the office – even those whose feelings toward me may be questionable.

Annie was thoughtful enough to capture a few not so VP-like moments between Loki and I during the staff meeting.  Loki, is happymaking.

He really hugs!

Beana was the first to show me he'd lie belly up on my lap.

 

How much is that dooooggy in the cubicle.

Just making sure everybody's on task at the AF...

Ahh Loki… you brighten so many of my days.