It's been really nice here in Seattle. I'm finally getting a little more used to the weather and we've had sun nearly every day. With a good dose of sunscreen, I've been enjoying watching Tim umpire baseball games. Some of the fields are just so gorgeous with trees and mountains as backdrops. I love watching sports in person, but especially baseball. I worked a summer league in college keeping the books, so it's nice to watch a sport that I sort of understand pretty well. I also like to watch Tim work because he seems to enjoy it so much.
We've mostly been hanging out with his two girls this past week as their mom has some teacher testing to do. Tim's lucky that he can work from home on occasion, and he takes them biking to the park in the afternoons. I spend my time reading, listening to music, watching television and sleeping. I feel pretty good but still have a few days where I wake up unbelievably sore. Yesterday was so bad that I didn't want to get out of bed.
A vicodin and muscle relaxer later, in addition to the delicious iced coffee Tim brings me each morning (I've said goodbye for now to Sixbucks as he makes it himself and it's wonderful), I finally got up and moving. Watched a pretty boring game in the evening, but it was so pretty out that it was very relaxing. I usually listen to my iPod and watch the game since I generally sit by myself.
[aside] you know someone truly loves you when they make you perfect coffee and purchase the Bravo channel just for you - yay!! [aside over]
I am really missing Zoe, but I know she's having a blast with her dad. Lots of swimming, reading and other activities. But I miss her cute face, silly jokes, little hands and hugs and squishes.
I got to spend Sunday afternoon over at Jeanne Sather's casa for her son's birthday/graduation party. She is just the coolest and her friends are hilarious and fun. Tim and his girls came too and we all had a great time. I think we will get to see her again next week before we go roadtripping for some tournament games in Spokane and Bremerton. I love seeing more of this part of the country as it's so beautiful.
Most likely we will get to see some of Idaho and maybe Oregon this summer too. I'm pretty excited, but it's hard to pack for this weather - cold in the morning and hotter in the afternoons. Then you have to break out the hoodie or sweatshirts at night. I never thought I'd see this kind of weather in June. I hope we have more of it, but I think it's going to start getting pretty hot. Upper 80's this weekend. I bought a lightweight, long-sleeved men's shirt to wear to the games. Sometimes sunscreen just isn't enough.
Ok. Just wanted to check in. I'm sucking at the summer blogging here, but that's probably because we're having such a wonderful time. Still working on the NYC story. Was lots to tell.
I can do this. My iPod is loaded and my sweetie adores me.
Your assignment today is to tell me how your summer is going.
Posted by debutaunt at June 25, 2008 04:39 PMMy summer has been amazing so far... One reunion with an old pal... One amazing day at Disneyland (with another on tomorrow's agenda!)... Scheming and dreaming about the next summer thing... Enjoying every moment I can with my son...
Love you.
Posted by: shayna at June 25, 2008 05:33 PMWelcome to Washington! Summer in Spokane is great now that it has finally started to warm up. We had snow on June 10th (!!) but highs in the 90's are forecast for this weekend. My garden was slooooow to get started and the tomatoes don't know what to think. We're going to put our boat in the water for the first time this weekend. Do let me know when you're in the neighborhood, we'd love to have you over for dinner.
Posted by: Rebecca at June 25, 2008 06:47 PMI am thrilled you are having a great time. I know when your kid is away it's hard--but knowing they are having fun makes it better.
The debu_sweetie gets my vote as one awesome man.
Please consider accepting Rebecca's invitation for dinner. I will make you my "world famous chocolate chip cookies and bring them to her house. Spokane is a beautiful city and Rebecca is the most gracious host a person could hope to meet. She is also an excellent cook. So glad you are enjoying the scenery in Seattle. Have Tim show you the University of Washington (one of the nation's most beautful campuses), the Olympic sculpture park and ride a ferry if you have the chance. It is magnificent out on the water! Hope to meet you soon.
Posted by: Jaxon Riley at June 26, 2008 10:30 AMMy oldest daughter lives in Spokane. Ok, she actually lives in Cheney but it's like, a 10 minute bus ride from Spokane!
As for my summer down here, a mere 3 hours SOUTH of where you are now, I'm working and working, blah, blah, blah. Although I am going to take a few days vacation next week (or is it the week after?) for my birthday and well, just because I can! :)
I'm glad you're having a fab time!
Posted by: traci at June 26, 2008 11:51 AMSo glad you're having a great time!!
Posted by: Kami at June 26, 2008 03:35 PMGlad you like our fair city! It's actually been a pretty wet June, but this weekend IS supposed to be nice. I'm headed to Port Townsend with my mom and it should be lovely. Try to get over to the Peninsula while you are here.
xoxoxo
Trish
Busy. I've been writing lesson plans for the mission trip. AND I've been passing out our church's pictoral directory that has been nearly a year in the making. Although the church started it last July, I only have been on board since October and had my part finished by Jan. It's been at the publisher since - back and forth with all kinds of proofs.
I just got back from church passing them out after the 5:00 mass, and I have to say - I suck at organizing. Good photographer, suck ass organizer. (FYI - for a churchy person, I don't normally cuss, but in this case no other words will do.) It was kind of a mess. I'm doing it all day tomorrow and I don't have any help for the 8 and 9:30 masses. Gulp.
Deb - I wish you were here. You were always so much better than me at putting things together.
Love ya.
Posted by: sis #2 at June 28, 2008 06:51 PM