searanch

the most lovely place on earth. the sea ranch. peter and i just got back from our new all time favorite place. this place is truly magic. there is no cellphone reception which makes it even better. we cooked, drank wine, hiked, frisbeed, played at the beach, cooked some more, hot tubbed, slept, read, played lots of cards, cooked some more and really understood that we now have our very very special place. we already have been making planes to rent the house in the spring. we'll always have the sea ranch.

memories

it was almost three years since this photo was taken (by my darling friend hilary). ahh how time flies. the last couple of weeks i have been traveling a lot down memory lane. i've been reflecting a lot on the good and the bad. i think it's healthy to revisit different times in your life with a new perspective. sometimes things make more sense or you get a new lesson or sometimes things just don't matter anymore. this memory however always stays the same. it was a wonderful day full of lots and lots of love. i would love to plan another big celebration. i've been thinking of a reason why? maybe no reason is a good reason. maybe next summer peter and i should have a huge party just because. it could be called the "just cus party". we could have it catered by a taco truck and have a band and a pinata and we'll invite all our buddies from all over the country. then we could rent a huge house up in searanch and have another bash. ohh what fun it would be. sometimes i think i missed my calling. maybe i should be a party planner. maybe that will be my next career. ohh how i love a good party but, i love party favors even more.

first

he's not zero anymore! last thursday riley turned one. it was one action packed day of doggy business. the beach, the pet store, a new collar, a new leash, a big boy dog bowl, lots of new toys, and finish it all off at his best buddy poppies house for dinner. it was the best day of his whole life. my mom was here this weekend so he got to continue the celebration of all that is riley. he gets so excited when he sees her. he even wets his pants a little.

searanch

last weekend we went up to sea ranch. our friends julie and diana rented a house up there. it was such a special time. it was also super fun for riri too. julie and diana both have dogs, poppy and buddy. it was one big sleepover fest. i made a whole bunch of food, we drank some wine, played balderdash and star gazed. the stars were by far the most amazing part of the trip. i don't think i've sen stars like that in a long time. there are no city lights to get in the way. it was such a wonderful time. i'm already planning my next visit.

lots and lots been goin on around here. peters been in and put of town. got in a little car accident. rosie came to visit. heath is in town. my uncle is coming to town. we're going out of town. pilates twice a week plus homework.farmers market every saturday bright and early. beautiful san francisco summer. fort funston happiness. lots of riley making funnies. lots and lots of cooking. can't believe how fast it all goes by.

lalalalala

this picture reminds me of summer. not really sure why but it does. maybe it's the lighting. it was supposed to be super hot here again but it looks like we lucked out. it's actually perfect summer weather. today i went to the best drugstore i've been in a long time. it was huge, well stocked and full of tons of crap i didn't need. i love that! i refrained from buying a pair of portable ipod speaker that light up to the beat of the music. i am still thinking about why i just might need to go back and get them. it sort of a tough one though cuz i live in a loft and there is no need for more speakers. the bathroom might need it's own set of light-up speakers? huh, that's an idea. i had such a great time at the drugstore.as i was running from isle to isle trying not to buy stuff but reminding myself to put it on my imaginary might need this list, it dawned on me i hadn't done a drugstore in awhile. yeah i know this may sound weird but drugstores are a major part of me. i grew up biking to the one closest to my house and doing exactly what i did today. slowly walking down the isle wanting so many useless items and then selecting the ones i could afford. when i first moved away from home i had to start all over with a new drugstore but i found the right one. for years i cherished that drugstore. it helped that my first job was right next to it so that we could spend lunches together. chicago was a hard one for me. i never really found my special place. new york, ohh new york. there were so many but my favorite was only a short block away. that drugstore had the best picture frames and tastey snacks. weird combo but totally makes sense at the drugstore. so now it looks like i might have hit the jackpot. i already have plans to go and purchase the rest of the new hair product line that i'm testing out.

nanabread

when sam was here we decided to make some banana bread. we made two versions, plain and chocolate chip. they were both delish especially toasted with butter. those were the good ol' days. now it's a banana minus the bread part.