Baking Day

On Tuesday, I had a baking day. I do this occasionally. I like to do it if I know I will have company. IN CASE YOU DIDN'T HEAR, the Polyester Princess is coming for a visit in 13 days but who is counting. Hospitality to me means fresh baked goods. I made pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookie dough, banana mini muffins, pizza rolls and potato salad. Before you start patting me on the back, I had the usual mishaps. I overfilled the mini muffin pan. The muffins were more like muffin tops. I forgot to add in some cinnamon and vanilla. Despite all of this, I noticed that they disappeared at an alarming rate. I also ran out of pepperoni for the pizza rolls. I had enough to make 6 out of the 8 rolls. The muffins and the salad got eaten and the dough and rolls got frozen.

Port of Everett Farmer's Market

On Sunday, we met Nonna, Cliff, and Pappy in Everett for brunch at our favorite restaurant for a little belated birthday brunch for Chuckles. We also went over to the Port Everett after brunch and checked out the farmer's market at the port. There were a lot of vendors with cut flowers. Nonna got a lovely bouquet for a red vase she also purchased at the market.

Pappy, Chuckles, Nonna, and #1 Son

The Diva is holding the hot dog/marshmallow stick that Nonna bought us.

Yes, it is made from a golf club and there is a real fork at the end. I foresee lots of perfectly roasted marshmallows.

Incredible Plant Stand DIY

I have had a few questions on the incredible plant stand. I wish I had taken a actual picture of the plant stand structure. There is a similar DIY concept and it is called a Tispy Pot.

Point Whitehorn Park

I saw an article in the newspaper about this new park, Point Whitehorn . I had been bugging the Giant Man Child to take us there. So on Friday, we went to visit. I have to say I enjoyed the trail that led to the beach. Though it is not quick access to the beach. The trial is about a mile to the beach. I encourage you to stay on the path as there is a lot of nettle next to the gravel path. According to the Giant Man Child, there are 19 little foot path bridges. There are also 4 ocean overlooks. The path down to beach is quite steep and has a staircase of 39 steps.

Unfortunately, the tide was in so we didn't get to explore much of the beach.

large tree just off the path - This would make a great place for a letterbox

Reflection in the water under the footbridge

Heat Wave

July 2004

#1 Son and Giant Man Child

We have been experiencing a heat wave in the Pacific Northwest. It has been in the 80's. We haven't experienced June Gloom yet. It jumped from spring right into full blown summer. In our house at night, it has been really hot. We are running all our fans. This heat wave has meant a lot of work for The Giant Man Child. We had to install a fan in Chuckles room. The cats kept defeating out invisible screen so we had to get a regular screen. Last night, The Giant Man Child came home from work at 1 am and it was still 83 degrees upstairs in our house. This is with all the windows open and all the fans going.

Update on Abandoned Lot

The Giant Man Child has been busy. He built a hot tub cover lift. He got the design here. It is made out of cooper tubing. I love that it functions so well and it is cheap. He also started on the hot tub deck. The Polyester Princess requested that she not be hoisted into the hot tub. We actually need to drain the hot tub and move it forward on the deck part as it is pushed to far back on the frame. We are making progress Hopefully soon, the actual hot tub enclosure will be built. See here for the plans. The California Lilac's also got planted.

Incredible Patio Plant Stand

The Polyester Princess got me this plant stand for Christmas. I finally got around to setting it up and filling it with clearance flowers. it is basically a metal pole has a frame that fits into a 10 inch pot. I have to say it is very cool. Another added plus is it is made in the USA.