Today is my dad's birthday. So,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAD!!
Love, your-soon-to-be-a-year-older-as-well richmonders
(My birthday is April 30 and Rick's is May 11!)
Saturday, April 19, 2008
the old man's day.
Today is my dad's birthday. So,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAD!!
Love, your-soon-to-be-a-year-older-as-well richmonders
(My birthday is April 30 and Rick's is May 11!)
Thursday, April 17, 2008
my goodness.
I can't believe it is almost the end of April (oddly my 24th birthday as well!)
Rick and I are getting married in 4 months!
Where did the time go? I swear it was just the new year!
Love,
your soon-to-be-married richmonders.
Rick and I are getting married in 4 months!
Where did the time go? I swear it was just the new year!
Love,
your soon-to-be-married richmonders.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
2 in 1 day!!!!
So Rick and I had a fabulous day!
We met Brandy at the Saturday Market, not because we really wanted to buy anything or even look at what was there to be bought (not that you could, because it was so packed) but because it was 76 degrees outside and we just wanted to be in the sun.
We waited in a line at the only food vendor that offered limeades, only to discover when we got there that they were OUT of limeade. As we begin to walk away very disappointed, the lady shouts, "I have sweet tea!" Our frowns immediately turned upside down.
"Are you serious?!?!"
"Well, I am from Louisiana!"
We were so happy. I can't even describe it. This was the first time we have had sweet tea in Oregon. And boy was it good!
So, we people watched for awhile and then walked to Waterfront Park to people watch some more. Then headed back to our apartment to have coronas on the porch in the bright sunshine.
Absolutely the perfect ending to a very stressful work week.
The Saturday Market.
Brandy and I drinking our sweet iced tea.
Waterfront Park. (That would be the Willamette River and the Burnside Bridge.)
A photo of Mt. Hood through our balcony railing.
Mt. Hood with a sun kiss.
We hope everybody had as good of a day as we did.
Love,
your sun-kissed richmonders.
We met Brandy at the Saturday Market, not because we really wanted to buy anything or even look at what was there to be bought (not that you could, because it was so packed) but because it was 76 degrees outside and we just wanted to be in the sun.
We waited in a line at the only food vendor that offered limeades, only to discover when we got there that they were OUT of limeade. As we begin to walk away very disappointed, the lady shouts, "I have sweet tea!" Our frowns immediately turned upside down.
"Are you serious?!?!"
"Well, I am from Louisiana!"
We were so happy. I can't even describe it. This was the first time we have had sweet tea in Oregon. And boy was it good!
So, we people watched for awhile and then walked to Waterfront Park to people watch some more. Then headed back to our apartment to have coronas on the porch in the bright sunshine.
Absolutely the perfect ending to a very stressful work week.
The Saturday Market.
Brandy and I drinking our sweet iced tea.
Waterfront Park. (That would be the Willamette River and the Burnside Bridge.)
A photo of Mt. Hood through our balcony railing.
Mt. Hood with a sun kiss.
We hope everybody had as good of a day as we did.
Love,
your sun-kissed richmonders.
inspiration.
When I originally set up the poll about where we should live as Mr. & Mrs. Rice, it was supposed to be a comical thing, something to make our blog a little more interesting...
Funny that Richmond is winning and that is where we are headed.
The more and more we have thought about it, the more and more it seems that we are who we are because of where we come from, family AND city. Richmond is a great place to raise a family.
My dad and I were talking about Washington DC and what an amazing opportunity it has presented for kids growing up in Richmond. People in Oregon can't even fathom going to the White House or the National Zoo. I can't understand that because I have so many memories of playing frisbee on the lawn at the mall and riding the merry-go-round with the Washington Monument as the backdrop.
I was telling a coworker about visiting Jamestown, where everyone still dresses like it is a colony and about the 100-year-anniversary with the HUGE ships pulling into port. She was amazed to say the least. (I mean even the Queen of England came to celebrate!)
My dad made a comment to me that people west of the Rockies just think of themselves as a different country and it is so true. Even though the West may have a progressive view of life that is very inspiring, they don't have the history that kids are exposed to on the East Coast.
Oregon has given me a different view on Richmond. I used to be scared (for lack of better words) to move back because I didn't want to be part of the black hole of Richmond that sucks you in, but now that I am able to see Richmond from 3000 miles away and for what it really is, I see why my parents picked it and why I will pick it for my children. And for the first time, I am very excited about it.
Now for something not completely different...
My mother has inspired me.
She had this wonderful idea of opening an art studio/school for kids and has asked me sister and I to come on board.Perfect idea, too, because it combines my 2 biggest passions in life (aside from LSU football of course!)
Once she mentioned it, my wheels started turning like crazy!
So on to my next endeavor... We will be spending my first months back in Richmond figuring out all of the details.
Between my sister, my mom and I, we pretty much have it all.
This is going to be fun!
Love,
your blessed richmonders.
Funny that Richmond is winning and that is where we are headed.
The more and more we have thought about it, the more and more it seems that we are who we are because of where we come from, family AND city. Richmond is a great place to raise a family.
My dad and I were talking about Washington DC and what an amazing opportunity it has presented for kids growing up in Richmond. People in Oregon can't even fathom going to the White House or the National Zoo. I can't understand that because I have so many memories of playing frisbee on the lawn at the mall and riding the merry-go-round with the Washington Monument as the backdrop.
I was telling a coworker about visiting Jamestown, where everyone still dresses like it is a colony and about the 100-year-anniversary with the HUGE ships pulling into port. She was amazed to say the least. (I mean even the Queen of England came to celebrate!)
My dad made a comment to me that people west of the Rockies just think of themselves as a different country and it is so true. Even though the West may have a progressive view of life that is very inspiring, they don't have the history that kids are exposed to on the East Coast.
Oregon has given me a different view on Richmond. I used to be scared (for lack of better words) to move back because I didn't want to be part of the black hole of Richmond that sucks you in, but now that I am able to see Richmond from 3000 miles away and for what it really is, I see why my parents picked it and why I will pick it for my children. And for the first time, I am very excited about it.
Now for something not completely different...
My mother has inspired me.
She had this wonderful idea of opening an art studio/school for kids and has asked me sister and I to come on board.Perfect idea, too, because it combines my 2 biggest passions in life (aside from LSU football of course!)
Once she mentioned it, my wheels started turning like crazy!
So on to my next endeavor... We will be spending my first months back in Richmond figuring out all of the details.
Between my sister, my mom and I, we pretty much have it all.
This is going to be fun!
Love,
your blessed richmonders.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
oldies but goodies.
So I was going through my photographs and realized there are some I never posted so I thought I would share them with you guys. The first ones are from our cross-country trip.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Badlands, South Dakota
Guess where this one was taken!
The next ones are some I never posted from school.
This was from Teacher Stephanie's last day. We had an ice cream party and took a group picture. The class photograph shows about 3/4 of my class.
This is from the playground. When I asked Howie what he was doing, he responded, "It's a rainbow, Teacher!" And it really is beautiful!
For Easter, we made bunny masks in the morning and had an Easter egg hunt in the afternoon. The kids had a blast hopping around looking for eggs!
That is all the photographs for now. I am sure there are some on my camera still, as well, as I have been a bit of a slacker. After all of our company the past week we have been spending our nights resting because my parents will be here in about 3 weeks! We have lots to look forward to!
And now for something completely different...
For those of you we have not told yet... Rick and I have decided to move back to Richmond.
We originally were thinking South Carolina, but have really thought about it and decided we don't want to spend the money to move some place new unless we are very sure that is where we want to be. We don't know if we will stay in Richmond forever or if it is a temporary thing but it feels like the right move for now.
Our current plan is to come back around the beginning to middle of summer so we can finish up all the details for the wedding. This way hopefully Rick and I will be able to afford a tropical honeymoon!
We will let you know more details as we figure them out.
Even though we are moving back, we do not regret our decision to move here. Portland has provided an amazing opportunity for us to create a firm foundation for our marriage. We have had to rely on each other for pretty much everything, emotionally and financially and have learned a lot about who we are as a couple.
We love you all very much and thank you for your support in our crazy move out here to Oregon. We are so blessed to have so many people that love us and support us but most of all have kept the I-told-you-so's to themselves!
Love,
your soon-to-be-richmonders oregonians!
Ps. My grandparents are on a cruise to the Panama Canal, so please keep them in your prayers for a safe return.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Badlands, South Dakota
Guess where this one was taken!
The next ones are some I never posted from school.
This was from Teacher Stephanie's last day. We had an ice cream party and took a group picture. The class photograph shows about 3/4 of my class.
This is from the playground. When I asked Howie what he was doing, he responded, "It's a rainbow, Teacher!" And it really is beautiful!
For Easter, we made bunny masks in the morning and had an Easter egg hunt in the afternoon. The kids had a blast hopping around looking for eggs!
That is all the photographs for now. I am sure there are some on my camera still, as well, as I have been a bit of a slacker. After all of our company the past week we have been spending our nights resting because my parents will be here in about 3 weeks! We have lots to look forward to!
And now for something completely different...
For those of you we have not told yet... Rick and I have decided to move back to Richmond.
We originally were thinking South Carolina, but have really thought about it and decided we don't want to spend the money to move some place new unless we are very sure that is where we want to be. We don't know if we will stay in Richmond forever or if it is a temporary thing but it feels like the right move for now.
Our current plan is to come back around the beginning to middle of summer so we can finish up all the details for the wedding. This way hopefully Rick and I will be able to afford a tropical honeymoon!
We will let you know more details as we figure them out.
Even though we are moving back, we do not regret our decision to move here. Portland has provided an amazing opportunity for us to create a firm foundation for our marriage. We have had to rely on each other for pretty much everything, emotionally and financially and have learned a lot about who we are as a couple.
We love you all very much and thank you for your support in our crazy move out here to Oregon. We are so blessed to have so many people that love us and support us but most of all have kept the I-told-you-so's to themselves!
Love,
your soon-to-be-richmonders oregonians!
Ps. My grandparents are on a cruise to the Panama Canal, so please keep them in your prayers for a safe return.
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