The Ranch

I think it has been two weeks since we went to the ranch and now I am finally getting the photos on here. Sorry.  It was a nice couple of days of relaxation with swimming, tanning, and shopping.  We can't wait to go back again as soon as possible.  I was lucky enough only to suffer from my infamous allergies for one night, so this marked my first time happy and healthy at the ranch.  I loved it!!!

The Beach

Trent and I went on an impromptu trip to the beach last weekend with some family and friends.  It was such a good  break from the hot weather here.  The high was around 70 and very foggy, I loved it.  We flew planes and kites on the beach and ate yummy pizza.  It was a good weekend.

Hotness!!!

Since we have no AC, Trent and I spent the last week at the river trying to cool down in the 100 degree weather.  I love Oregon because it is full of rivers and lakes to play in during our only 1 week a year of hotness.  My mom gave us an ice cream maker and I have had a fun time experimenting with flavors and Trent has had a fun time eating it all.  It really helped last week trying to stay cool.

Animal Blocks

Here is another project I just got done with.  Brown animal silhouettes on bright green (they look yellow, but yes they are green).  Here we have a giraffe, elephant, and lion.  These are perfect for babies rooms, hanging on walls or just sitting on a table/desk.  So tell me what you all think. 

Freshness

Oh how I love a farm! The ability to walk out your door and be steps away from fresh fruits, veggies, and flowers.  We are not blessed with this at the moment, but Trent's mother is and we are counting down the days... probably years until we can have the same.  We love visiting her and living on a farm for a couple days enjoying the fruits of HER labor.

My new projects!!!

Since we have moved down to Salem I haven't had a job (don't worry I have one now, but don't start till August). So I have been bored out of my mind and have been thinking of new craft projects that I can do to keep busy.  As most of you know I am in love with photography and am learning new things everyday.  I have used the photos that I have taken to create photo blocks.  It is a new modern way to display pictures in your home rather then always having them in frames.  I adhere printed photos to wooden blocks that have been painted.  You can hang them from the wall with either a ribbon or a hook on the back.  You can also simply stand it up on a desk or table.  Take a look at the ones I have done already and tell me what you think.  I thought it would be a good business along with photography after I graduate and am a mom. 

These are pictures adhered to sheets of metal with metal wire twisted together enabling you to hang the artwork anywhere you please.  Ribbon could also be used.

Fun 4th

So we went up to Gresham for the 4th of July.  Trent went Wheelin' all day with the boys while I helped my mom with flowers for a wedding.  Later we went to Trent's mom's  house for a bar-b- que  and fireworks with the whole Johnson family, well almost all of them.  It was super fun seeing and talking to everyone.

I noticed that I wasn't in any of the pictures.  It's kind of hard to get into a picture when you are always the one taking them.  I will try next time to sneak into one some how.