falls + ferns

fun visits to go see my misty + fam, also involved 

a short little trip to hike around 

{mill creek falls} on a brisk monday morning, 

on the drive home back to J + my mom.

also...

::i have a serious crush on ferns::

weekend {hikes} are the best

another year of festing à la "winter"

i'm.so.very. proud of this guy... have I mentioned? ;)

Yeah, he rocked #winterfest, yet again. It was an absolutely gorgeous weekend, replete with lots of sun rays and chilly winds which made for warmer temps for which to carve "frozen" things such as ice, but he managed just fine! Lots of accolades and amazement at his (and of course others as well) work. It truly is remarkable how these artists carve away these solid blocks of frozen water into works of art. Such talent, each of them.

Mom and I got to travel around a bit at winterfest too and we all ate together after J was finished carving. So glad to have her here to join in the festivities as well, she's a winterized trooper now as an official Bend resident! =) 

It's so good to be able to root down in a community and appreciate it's fun qualities and gatherings. We are most blessed! 

Breakfast Burritos & Barred Owls

Another Sunday full of loveliness - compliments of Bend. Thanks to the best breakfast spot {Jackson's Corner} in town and the local owl that hangs out by the river, we had some fun treats.

 

birthday {celebrations} for momma

We love her ever so and were of course so glad to share in a birthday 

celebration - a fun brunch out and about, gathered together as family.

have {yourselves} a...

Ice is Nice

 

For the past many years, this creative and wonderful man has been partnering with his great friend Danny, to carve ice and snow in Sun Valley Resort, in Idaho.

He left last Monday and gets back this evening and I can.not wait to see him and hear all about his fun ventures.

Updates are perhaps forthcoming... =)