A Quote for Dad

"He didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it." -Clarence Budington Kelland

My Dad is one of the most hard-working individuals I've ever known. He lives his life with integrity, loves his family like crazy (and we all love him back!) and can make me laugh at a moment's notice.

We had such a nice, relaxing Father's Day. It actually started on Saturday with dinner - a special request for steamed cod with ginger and scallions. Followed by some delicious wine and a movie. On Sunday morning, my mom and I made a healthy, but tasty egg scramble. There was talk of going for a hike, but due to the rain over the past few days, we thought the trails might be a little muddy. Then there was talk of going into town for a movie. But what we finally opted for was relaxing on Samish Island, enjoying each other's company... and a few great movies :)

Love you so much, Dad!

(P.S. Dad, you were so intrigued of my blogging last night, that I couldn't even finish this without you seeing!)

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A Quote for Mom

Mom and I being silly on our road trip to Cali

"A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts."

-Washington Irving

This quote is a little deep, but it totally struck a chord with me. My Mom is literally always there for me. To listen to my "woes", to celebrate my successes or to (accidentally) talk to into the wee hours of the night. At times, I feel like she is one of the only people that I can talk to and really get it all out. Good days, bad days - she's always there.

Happy Mother's Day, Mom. You're the best!

LYMOA.

It's true

One of the other PI bloggers threw this quote out and I really like it. While it is intended to be about running, I think it works for life in general.

"The best things in life happen out
of your comfort zone."

{These might be outside my comfort zone,
but I'm willing to try them.}

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