mini vacay

Hola!!

I am checkin' in from a Starbucks somewhere in Washington:) Somewhere warm, sunny and very close to the beach, which is where I have been alllllllll week- since last Friday, and I am loving every.single.minute. Vacation has been desperately needed. I not only needed the down time, the time away from the internet (gasp!), but overall, I just needed a big change of pace and perspective. It's been great. Check out my tan. It's not just a skin color, it's a lifestyle Brian.

:)

This week we've been teaching Drake how to jump off the dock/raft. It's only taken us 2 summers.

He loves it now. He loves it so much, he walks right off the edge when he's not paying attention, and it doesn't even phase him. Josh will be so proud.

We also named the boat- the "S.S. POS" and tried adding an umbrella:

All that's missing is a lawn chair and a tow-behind beer cooler.

It's not all fun and games, John has been working on a house out here for a Seattle client, and also painting the beach house. Right now, the whole thing is covered in plastic. Oh, and the water tank/pump went out, so we've had like, no water. Just enough to flush the biffy and brush our teeth, but not much else. We've had to get creative with our hygienic routines. :)

But on a good clear night, we go to sleep looking at this:

and it helps make all the troubles melt away.

This little mini vacay has been just what my creative self needed. I have a book I am filling up with ideas (thanks to the smart suggestion by Margie) and I think I am going to implement a new work schedule when I get home that will involve a lot of time working on the laptop from outside the house. I realize I need to get out more, which is hard to do when you work from home.

I can't be disconnected forever though, I had to come into town to check email and update the blog and see what's going on in the world. If I could stay out here all summer, I would. Totally. I am trying to talk John into it, but we have this tiny little problem called "work" and John can't just check out for the summer. Damn it.

I will be gone for just a few more days, until then, check out this: www.wordle.net

Wendy Bretz hooked me up to it, and I can't get enough. I want to do a T-shirt or something with one. At least a scrapbook page or card! Too fun.

Happy Summering friends!!!
(((((((hugs))))))))
 

Comments

[Jennifer Monroe]

I am glad you had a nice vacation! You are braver than I would be in the boat. I must have very tall sides on all boats I enter! I had a quick question:How do you print the wordle on one sheet of paper? It may be plain as day, but I could only get it to print one corner. Thanks for any help you can give.
JennJM.

[nicole eshelman]

Looks beautiful out there!!! Enjoy!!! :)

[margie]

LOVE the umbrella. What a perfect addition!

Yeah on the notebook! I bet it's full of really good stuff. Looking forward to enjoying your all that you create once you get back...all full and refreshed! :)

Margie

[tracey paulson]

jennifer i just wanted to say i think you are so very KOOL! you, your outlook, attitude, pages, cards! you inspire me in every.single.way. thank you. can't wait to see how you scrap this vacation! enjoy it!

[veronica]

oh...yes the Wordle is awesome!! I see you are having a great summer!

[Margo]

Hello, I just discovered your blog and I love it. I'd love to mention it in my blog and use one of your pictures from your creative space.
Can I have permission?
Thank you,
Margo

View my blog at:
http://robolady.blogspot.com/

[Cris Cunningham]

I just played with Wordle and can't get enough. It's so fun. I so glad I found your blog Jennifer. 'll be visiting often. Enjoy summer....xoxo

[Laura Craigie]

Looks like fun!

Btw, I giggled at the SS. POS, because POS stands for Pee On a Stick in some circles... (As in peeing on a pregnancy stick)
:p :)

[charity.sorrells]

The umbrella is a perfect touch!

[Hime]

Very nice pics.
Seems to be funny also !!

[Rach]

my kinda of break!!
bring on summer plz!!
hey just want to know.........is that a wave ski or a stand up paddle board?
look forward to those ideas put into some LO's!

[nichole]

sounds amazing! where in washington is it warm though?!? we drove up the coast and just about froze.... or maybe i am just a baby about the cold- ok no maybe's about it!

[Rita Weiss]

Jen, your boat is awesome... totally made me giggle :) I'm making one this weekend! glad your having fun.

[kim in Camas - ScrapToMyLu]

I hope you enjoy you time away and return fully inspired. I featured you today on Today's Creative Blog. I hope that's OK. I think I asked you a while ago for photo permission.
Email me if you want your featured blinkie.
krjdemmon@comcast.net
enjoy!

[Sasha Farina]

great photos... have tons of fun J!

[Alecia Castro]

Saw your Blog on Today's Creative Blog and had to stop by. So much fun stuff going on here!!!

[tobi]

okay i blame you for getting me hooked on wordle.. i even made a banner with it!

i LOVE it!!

tobi

[Arlene]

You have an amazing blog! I love your design work and I especially love the umbrella out on the water!

[Wendy Bretz]

glad to see you having a fun relaxing time!
hannah and I wanna come vacay with you guys!!

[Ramona Owen]

You have a wonderful blog. Such talent!

I will visit often.

Smiles ~ Ramona

[Maryangella]

Uuuuuuuuuurgh! What awesome pictures, and that sunset is gorgeous!

[Sue]

Hey Lady!! Its your long lost Costco stalker!! Great vaca pictures... where are you easter WA ? Have fun and enjoy the sun...enough of this rain we've been getting!

[Nevis]

That wordle thing rocks!

[Joy]

Jennifer, I know you love the Mr, Campy line...you MUST check out http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/ today!

[Jen]

Thanks so much for the wordle link, too cool!
Love your style and your blog!

[Bev]

I am loving wordle! It seems to *know* which are the important words to feature. so cool!

As for the beach....I am a Seattle area girl. I love that whenever I want, I can just head to the beach to sit and breath the salt air. It is relaxing and renewing.

[Samantha Adams]

Come Back! I miss your posts!