Viaggio Autunnale... Autumn Trip...

Things have been just a bit different around here... Although I feel very settled in this new place,  I realize that I am still a bit out of sorts.  Situating a "garden" of sorts has helped this place feel even more like home... but it's just different.  I am definitely staying busy... a wedding,  cooking for parties,  and family dinners,  but my creative juices have just not been flowing as usual... just a few Autumn touches so far,   I will continue to work on that... Meanwhile,  we are enjoying very colorful sunrises over the lake and sunsets.   Very excited for  my upcoming trip to Italy with Priscilla!  Maybe Jim realized that I need a little something,  and suggested that Priscilla and I take a trip.  A very last minute plan makes it a little stressful,  but I am happy to be going in Autumn... looking to be inspired and feel more like myself...

Un Viaggio A Seattle... Tulipani !!! A Trip To Seattle...Tulips!!!

Priscilla and I went to Seattle to visit Marilyn, John and Angie.  Priscilla got to visit friends from SPU , coach Johnny,  and a few other friends,  while Marilyn and I cooked,  shopped ,  and visited the Tulip Fields... So much fun.
The weather was pretty good for us all week,  and very good when we went to the Tulip Fields.  Rows and rows of  Tulips in spectacular color... I couldn't pick a favorite.  Marilyn and I also visited a fantastic Nursery called Christianson's... One of the best,  most beautiful nurseries I have been to...  Gorgeous greenhouses,  a huge selection of  plants,  and a charming store full of pretties...