Sunday.

Okay so thought I'd post a bit and share some pictures from yesterday. It was a BUSY day! In between the Eco-Party, I realized that I should probably get a gift for the anniversary party we were going to! Zoinks! I hate it when that stuff doesn't hit me until last minute.

So I went to Jennifer's and had a great time. Learned lots. The party was through the Northwest Earth Institute. It was all about reduce, reuse, and recycling. Most things I'm aware of but not always good about practicing. Did you know you can reduce your junk mail and get rid of those unsolicited credit card applications? Visit www.optoutprescreen.com for more info.

Jennifer's house is adorable. So cozy and lots of love. She and her husband Todd also have two cute free-range bunnies, Brian and Peaches. I tried to get pictures of them but they were elusive. I did get to snap off a few of Brian but none of them turned out! Boo! Jennifer also has this wonderful wonderful garden full of yummy greens that they eat and feed to their furry family members. She also gave me some more worms for our compost bin! I LOVE this kind of stuff! I'm sure it's just an excuse to play with worms and dirt, just like when I was little! Jennifer and Todd also served lots of delicious food including vegan pizza, vegan chocolate cake AND homemade mint tea. I didn't want to leave!!!

Thanks Jennifer!!!

In the evening, Glen and I went to Rashida and Daniel's 10th Wedding Anniversary while Miranda worked. Oh what a lovely, touching, emotional event. It was so beautiful. These two young people are so spiritual and honor each other so much and still so in love. They also have three of the most beautiful children. There was a video presentation which included pictures of them when they were dating -- these were pretty cute and funny -- they were high school sweethearts! And then after this emotional video tribute to each other, Rashida and their pastor stood up at the altar with their daughter......the doors at the back of the church opened up.....there was a big burst of fog and then Daniel and their two sons, all in matching tuxedos with long coats, stepped through the fog and walked...no wait!...strutted!...down the aisle. It was SO hilarious and SO perfect!

Another nice thing from this evening was that Daniel and Rashida had a bouquet of flowers that they wanted to present to the couple who have been married the longest. There were a few people who had been married a long time but it was determined that the couple had to be present to win....so....Glen and I won!!! That was very cool.

A couple of pictures....this was the best one I could get of all of them together. It was totally like the paparazzi (sp?). Dozens of people with cameras! Such a gorgeous family!

I just love being able to call Rashida "my friend." I was just thinking about how the two of us, these two random women from different backgrounds, different generations, different color, have become such good friends. I'd have to say the root is our love for our families. We first "clicked" because of our scrapbooking hobby. That led to these wonderful conversations about what makes us happy and about documenting those seemingly insignificant moments in our day to day lives that really reflect our values and how we want our families and, most importantly, our children to remember us. So in thinking about this, even though outwardly we are different, we are exactly the same in regards to the things that guide us in our daily lives...our commitment to our families and our values.

Hope you have a sweet-filled day and know that you are loved!

Comments

[renee]

Thanks Michelle, for taking time to post your life. I very much enjoy reading about and seeing so much of what comprises it. The life of my lovely and sweet-souled sister along with the ppl that help compliment and enrich your wonderful life. Ahem...other than me, that is ;)
Hey! I LoVe YOU, ok?? bye 4 now

[Jennifer]

Thank you so much for posting info about NWEI, precycling, and WORMS on your website Michelle! I was so happy that you could make it yesterday, and feel so proud to be on your BLOG! We went to the Humane Society today because they have the coolest little pet shop. We go there rather than the chain-stores to buy rabbit supplies! Anyway, the softest, prettiest, bonded pair of buns is up for adoption. Their names are "Joanie and Chachi"! How funny! Have a great week! :-)