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All Hallows Eve

Posted on Oct 31st, 2009 by Crystal

My baby girl's first party without adults. (well, they hovered quietly in the house, while the kids had their party outside in the back yard) She was very very excited all week, and then came... More »

Come to Montavilla for your sushi fix!

Posted on Jul 5th, 2009 by Crystal

Trust me: if you're in the neighborhood, you need to stop at Miyamoto and try their Nigiri and Norimaki. It's just off Stark, on SE 81st. Then again, if you are not in the Montavilla... More »

Not an Old Dog yet

Posted on May 6th, 2009 by Crystal

Lookit what I did today! I tied my very first fly. And my second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth. Above are the flies I tied, and below are the flies they sent me home with. ... More »

Excellent Day!

Posted on Mar 8th, 2009 by Crystal

Because I'm Mom!

Posted on Mar 1st, 2009 by Crystal

I thought this was funny. Sorta makes me feel better about the stuff that comes out of my mouth daily. The YouTube comments on this video include people saying "I feel sorry for her kids."... More »

Scratch that!

Posted on Dec 22nd, 2008 by Crystal

Hey! No more apologies from this girl for not having a snow worthy of note. This is a snow that would get even New Englanders excited. Day NINE campers, and this baby hasn't given us... More »

Old News: Snow

Posted on Dec 18th, 2008 by Crystal

This is crazy. You wouldn't have believed the blizzard today. But no, my point is that it doesn't snow here. Well, I mean not really. I think I saw flakes twice last winter. It stuck... More »

Portland Snow, Part II

Posted on Dec 14th, 2008 by Crystal

Aw, hey, I just can't help myself. It was a fun day and we've got the photos to prove it. I know all you winter weather dwellers will recognize a distinct lack of snow... but... More »

Life in the city

Posted on Sep 10th, 2008 by Crystal

...still catches my attention. Coming home from seeing Dark Knight (wow, surprisingly good movie. Since when do superhero movies have convincing comedy?), we pulled up at a stop light. On our left were two cars... More »

Cool

Posted on Feb 14th, 2008 by Crystal