Surely I've died and gone to heaven

Tonight, dh grilled the most delicious kebabs.  We didn't have the zucchini called for, so subbed in small red, yellow, and orange bell peppers.  We also added chunks of sole fillet for a protein boost.  Oh my gosh, were these delicious!

>>> Veggie Kebabs recipe <<<

On the grill with some roasted chile peppers...

And, voila!  So, so good!

And of course, mooch the pooch keeping a watchful eye out, knowing eventually something will get tossed his way.  :D

Catching up

With prom and softball season and sports banquets and senior night and graduation and all-night grad party and grad bbq's behind us, we're savoring the tease of summer days to come.  Soon enough we wimpy NW Oregonians will be pining for fall.  But for now, our fickle hearts yearn to bask under a golden orb perched atop crystal blue sky.

Today, I accepted an offer for part-time employment with our local medical clinic.  The pay is lousy, the hours few, but knowing I am released from the accounting prison in which I've languished for most of my lifetime makes my spirit sing.  I look forward to this new adventure, to working with friends, and to starting off each patient's appointment with a smile.  There will still be contract work to supplement.  I do enjoy working with small business owners.  They're the only thing that keep me sane about accounting.  I've been told by recruiters that I'm not their stereotypical accountant.  And for that, I say 'thank you' for acknowledging what I've really known all along....that I'm happiest socializing, helping, creating.

Big bro proud of lil sis

Prom 2010

I can hardly believe my baby girl is five weeks from high school graduation.  Where has the time gone????


The kids had a fun time at this year's prom...held at the Queen Anne Victorian Mansion in north Portland.  What a beautiful venue!


Girls getting ready ~

~ Ready to go ~

Guess who was voted Prom Queen?  She was so surprised!

Prom Court

Queen is Crowned                                  King and Queen Dance