Lebn and Jessica's Wedding

This weekend Wren and I had the pleasure of attending a most beautiful event: our friends' (Lebn and Jessica) circus-themed wedding in Sisters Oregon. This photo is from their engagement... they unknowingly planned and asked each other on the same day!

 The day of the show Schedule... I can't wait 'till 7:30!

 Wren and I at the Ceremony...

Circus peeps at the Ceremony...

 On Sunday after the ceremony many of us went on a rafting trip down the Deschutes River. There were about 6 big rafts and one kayak full of merrymakers.

Dream was part of the float...

Wren was on the float... happy Wren! He had just sprained his ankle real bad playing soccer with his 5-year old friend the day before the wedding weekend, so floating was an activity he could especially enjoy.

Miss America was on the float...

 People did acro on the rafts...

The new bride and groom were on the float...

Even with his hurt foot, Wren and I had the most wonderful time.

 This was one of the best weddings I've ever attended.

Thank you Lebn and Jessica, and congratulations!

Southern Oregon

This year I had the opportunity to go to Oregon and hang out with some fine ladies in a valley-ish part of Southern Oregon. Here they are cheering, in their unique ways, for a spontaneous volleyball game!

Our friends beautiful, sweet dog Asia.

One of the gals brought us her teenie "wienie" carrot from her garden.

We played some fun brain games, ate really good food, and maybe my favorite memorie from this gathering was a list of "thats what she saids" that had us constantly in stitches. I hope to make this an annual gathering of awesome friends, and hilarious memories.

Oregon Country Fair

This year I was part of an ensemble for the Oregon Country Fair with Shannon Collier, Alex Allen, and Mark Growden.

Marks music was the inspiration of the piece, and lucky for us, he was accompanied by these wonderful musicians Ben Farrell, Steven Bent, and Harry Levine.

Our show was called "Teaspoon of Sugar".  It was the story of an older woman (me) sharing her memories of a lost love.

Shan played the young me and Alex played the old and young love. It was sweet, funny and emotional, and brought many people to tears.

 It was quite a heartfelt production. We all enjoyed the outcome and hope to make our way together again in the future. Thanks to Jess Hobbs for the beautiful photos!

OCF Mud Bay Jugglers n me

A great honor I had this year at the Oregon Country Fair, was to be invited to stand in for an act in the Mud Bay Jugglers' show. I got to wear an enormous beard and take slow-motion cues from Hairy, who I was standing in for. It was such a delightful and special thing for me, as I really look up to and respect these fellas.

I think the look on my face says it all. This is one happy girl.

Thanks Alan, Harry, and Doug!