There Be Cache Here

I went to pick up some tables I found on Craigslist in an area I had not been in before, so of course I had to see if there was a nearby geocache. :D And see, this is why I love geocaching. This tiny waterfall is right along a pretty major road. Most people would probably never even notice it as it is set back a ways. But I got the enjoyment of parking and getting a good look at it. Another lovely surprise.

Westside Sites

Here is something I will miss about the Westside:

This was taken right along the Tualatin Valley Highway! I know there are some nice open spaces on the Eastside, but the Westside has big ones all over, and many that connect for long distances along creeks. That is why you might see deer just walking along the highway lol!

This is something else amazing that popped up near our house this year:
That is a HUGE garden full of just about everything, that popped up along a hell strip next to the train tracks. No idea if just one person did it or the whole neighborhood, but love to see space being used like that!

What was in it...?

When I was packing to move, I collected boxes from all over, watching for people who listed them on Freecycle. Not even sure where this one came from:

I just love it when stuff like this pops into my life. There could be all kinds of great stories connected to this!

Tree of Life

I have been looking for just the right rug for the living room on Craigslist, but when I came across this one, I knew I had to have it! It isn't right for the living room, but will make room for it somewhere. It is an Egyptian version of the Tree of Life!

Future Artist?

Just a nice warm day while I worked on packing and cleaning at the old place. Sending the kids outside with a bunch of paint ftw!


You can see a bunch of stuff loaded up in the back of the van for a run to the new place. All that painting wears a girl out. :)

What a Great Playroom!

Here is what the playroom looks like after moving weekend. LOL, not very functional yet!

Frog Pond!

We went to a friend's house for a birthday party, and they have this amazing pond full of frogs! They were so cute! It was a catch and release extravaganza!