The couve.

I miss my trips to Vancouver and Portland.

While I have chosen to stay behind and finish up Christmas shopping (is it ever really done?), Mr M is with our friends in Camas, moving said friends parents' furnishings into a new home. Wicked nice for him. Lame for me. And here I thought I would be having the "cooler" day. Wrong. Haha.

Don't get me wrong- I love and adore spending time with my sister, & shopping is one of my favorite things to do..... But the couve holds so many cool things to do, people to see and places I love to go!

First and foremost:

Holly June Slocum. She has turned out to be an amazing woman, & I am proud to call her a friend. Her and I share an affinity for Hooters Hot Wings and pictures where we look anywhere but the camera. Adorable.

Close second:

The Slocum Family. Kelly, Roy, Anna, DeeJay, Holly, Joe and Dace. One of the best family units I have ever found. Just utter bad-assness oozes from their pores. Not only are they intellectuals and enjoy the fine arts- they are SAR volunteers and sure know how to party!

Other places I love & should mention:

Muchas, Voo-Doo Donut and Burgerville- so good it's sinful.

Rouge Ale House and Hooters- Oh how I love a great beer, titties and hot wings.

The gardens- Flowers, trees and cherry blossoms galore.

Calacamus Towne Center- Because (we covered this) I love to shop!

The Farmers Market- Local grown awesomeness.

So naturally I am feeling a bit down-ish, though it just makes me look forward to the next time I get to go visit and finally introduce Mr M to my couve family.

Life is amazing, and I feel lucky to have such great people in mine!