Gracie and Junie B.

Well, it's official. The girls are Junie B. and Gracie. They are starting to look at me when I use their names, so hopefully they will each learn their own. My cousin Sally was able to get a pretty cute picture - which I have posted. Gracie on the left and Junie B. on the right. They are sitting beside their favorite posing stump. They are pretty sure they look cutest there.

I think the naming prize will have to go to Shelly - last year's teaching partner - who suggested that I pick names from something that I enjoy. I enjoy children's literature and the Junie B. Jones chapter books seemed the way to go. Another prize goes to Nancy's teacher friend - who found the name Gracie for me out of the book - my books are still in boxes in the garage and I couldn't remember any of the other kids names in the book. The third prize goes to Brooke - her names made me laugh right out loud. Thanks to everyone for all of the great suggestions....

Trying out these names

Please help me decide if these names roll off the tongue. Junie B. and Gracie. They come from a children's series of books called Junie B. Jones. She is a Kindergartener who is quite a pistol. Always in some kind of trouble. One of my girls has a personality that reminds me of her - always into something. The other name is a friend of hers in the book. Quieter and a bit more in control - just like my other girl. If you haven't read any of the Junie B. books, you should - they are good for a laugh or two. Please try out these names in your mind and let me know how they feel to you. It isn't too late to change, although the trainer who came to work with us today started calling them that. And by the way, she said the girls were VERY SMART....... not to sound like a proud parent or anything...... More pictues later....
Let me know about the names.

My new puppies need names

Puppy naming contest - with prizes.

My two new Havanese puppies need names.

Havanese are in the toy family - and come in all colors - mine just happen to be white - the perfect color for a farm dog don't you think?

They need names. The breed comes from Cuba if that is any help at all.

I am not a good namer of pets, so am requesting help. Brooke asked for help naming her little girl and now I need help naming my two little girls.

The prize has yet to be decided - it might be two cute puppies if we don't adjust. Just kidding - they are already remarkably well behaved.

I would like to have a sunset vote

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Which sunset picture is the most beautiful? Please click on them and then vote for 1,2 or 3.

Bella Beach - relaxing and fun

Erica, Mom, Bea, Nancy, Judy
Mom and Bea - excited to go wave hopping.
Why not make a circle of feet on the beach??
Mom wanted a picture for Tom - at Tillamook
Wow - the sea lions were amazing....


We enjoyed a pleasant and relaxing week at Lincoln City - Bella Beach actually. The weather was pleasant - not too hot and not too cold. The house was lovely and the beaches were pretty. The surrounding towns were interesting with lots of things to do and see. Nancy, Erica and I spent the entire week. Mom, Bea, Jeff, Linda and Judy were there from Friday night until Monday. We ate well, slept in and just enjoyed relaxing. Please enjoy the pictures....

Back to the blog (sounds a bit like a movie title?)

Here it is September already and I haven't blogged in ever so long. So much has happened - we have been to a reunion without posted pictures, we have been to Bella Beach - same scenario - and school has started without me - no pictures there.

First - let me speak of the reunion we attended in Ellensburg. It was fun, but too short perhaps. Not enough time to visit properly with everyone. The best part was mom's award of being the oldest one there - see picture of her with her award. It is also worth noting that mom and Darlene wore the same outfit and that mom didn't even know Darlene. She did have a cute new hairdo, but still looked like Darlene to the rest of us. The worst part was that it was voted (not by me - in fact I wasn't even aware of the voting going on....) that next year's would be at my house and would be a camp out. My sister Nancy - many of you know her - and I have decided that it will be a Back to Vashon Roots reunion - thus including Sundbergs, Paulsons and Ellingsens - and any other branches we can find. I actually have gotten used to the idea and am looking forward to the event. Please look for info about said reunion soon. We are thinking the end of July - how does that sit with you loyal blog readers? Please enjoy the attached photos from the reunion and check back soon for pictures from Bella Beach....