Initials with meaning

So I was reading on another blog today about someone who felt her initials meant something other than the first letters of her name. And it got me thinking about what my initials would stand for. Although I'm stealing one of her words, I believe my initials stand for

"Truly Blessed."

I have the most adoring husband.

The cutest kitty on the planet.

A family that loves me.

The best in-laws a girl could ask for.

The house of my childhood dreams.

A fabulous career. The best of friends...the list could go on and on...What more could a girl possibly want or need!?!?

God has truly blessed me!

What do your initials stand for?

Home..safe and sound...

There is a lot to do in Seattle - more than a weekend will allow. And surprisingly enough - it didn't rain!!

Here are a few pictures from our trip.

We got in a little late Wednesday, so we just went to dinner and explored the Grand Hyatt.

Del was tied up all day Thursday with his conference, so I was on my own. I did some shopping and then I took a tour of Seattle. It really has a lot to offer. It reminded me in some ways of Chicago, with a lot of charm. The pictures above include the famous market place sign - what a hoppin' place that is with all local vendors from fresh seafood, to a bazillion fresh cut flowers to bouquets of chili peppers and home of the very first Starbucks Coffee. The tour took us by the floating houses - the one Tom Hanks was on in Sleepless in Seattle is across the lake (barely visible in the picture). There were several fishing boats in the harbor just like the ones you see on Discovery Channel's The Deadliest Catch. The Gothic style building is on the campus of University of Washington - it was such a beautiful building and a beautiful campus. There is a little town just north of Seattle that has this huge statue of a troll under a viaduct - that was fun. The tall white building is the Smith Tower. The lobby of this building is amazing - marble walls, brass mailboxes, but the most quaint detail is the hand operated elevators.

Del still had a 1/2 day at his conference on Friday, so I spent the morning at the spa getting a massage and a facial. We then spent the entire afternoon walking around Seattle - all around Seattle.

Del and I didn't leave the state of Washington without getting at least one hike in. Saturday we hiked the Rattlesnake Ledge Trail, which did not disappoint in the way of views. On the way back to the hotel, we happened by a couple scrapbook stores - the Paper Zone and Bee's Knee's - (hmm...wonder how that happened??)

Although our bodies are a little messed up from the time zone differences, it was a very good trip all in all.

Only two days of work this week...

...before we head to Seattle, WA for the weekend. But until then....

...some pictures from this weekend.

Del got up a little earlier than usual on Saturday morning to go to Bruegger's to get breakfast since he had to be back home to play a Starfleet Battles tournment game. While he was gone, Chalupa and I were awakened by an odd tapping on the bedroom window. Chalupa became vey alert and did not budge from this spot for several hours.

So what held her attention for so long, you ask? This little fella...

I was so pleased to capture the moment, since I thought it wouldn't happen again. Wrong!! The next morning he came back - so we had to name him. Meet Bob the Blue Bird. He is a very pretty bird, but we cannot figure out why he keeps tapping on our window with his beak - constantly!!! I'm guessing he sees his reflection in the window - but that's all I got. Anyone have any other ideas? Here are a few other shots that I got of our new feathered friend and Del took the one of Chalupa intently watching Bob.

How cute is that??


I also got to do some scrapbooking this weekend - something I feel like I haven't done in forever...no excuse really - just haven't felt that creative lately. I did my side of the family's 2006 Christmas gathering. I had some fun using the sewing machine a little on this layout.






















I will try to post some while on the road this week. I'm realy excited about Seattle - I've never been to the state of Washington.

Until next time...