Summer

It is June 3rd here in the Hood and summer is no where to be found! It has been cold and dreary since we got back from Vermont here in Oregon. For example, yesterday I didn't even warm up after taking a severely hot shower. I'm seriously jonesing for sun, light and warmth. As far as the forecast goes, there shouldn't be warmer weather all week and we're not scheduled for dry days for a while, too. UGH!

We had a SUPER visit with my family in Vermont and Massachusetts recently, in warmer, happier news. It was such a great time to see everyone - friends and family - and to celebrate Patrick's graduation from BC Law School. The weather was beautiful for the ceremony and despite the self-absorbed rantings of the US Attorney General, it was a joyous day. We were psyched that Nicki, Patrick and Tara followed us back to Vermont for the long weekend. We enjoyed fantastic meals, good laughs and Wii games. It was quite strange to see the "for sale" sign in front of my folks' house, but, it also marks and exciting transition for them. They will hopefully sell their home in South Burlington this summer and find a house on the Cape.

As far as life in Oregon goes, Peter has been doing some work with a friend and I've been waiting tables. I got a new job teaching Kindergarten at Mid Valley School in Odell, OR. It is a whopping 14 minutes from our house! I am so excited to have a commute-free life! It will be a first for me. And the school seems very community based with is perfect for me. I am really excited for the challenge of teaching in Spainsh, too. Peter will return to his job as 1/2 Teacher at the Mosier School in September, as well.

That's all from here. Hope to hear from any and all of you soon!

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