since my last post i have....pruned roses and searched for seashells with bridget, seen OAR with kiersten, missed cari terribly (and still do), visited Powell books for the first time with Sean in 102 degree weather mind you, barbequed with family, quarreled with family, seen movies with family, viewed the following wonderful movies with Sean: Chocolat, Water, Man on the Train, played ping-pong, played volleyball, been swimming, spent many hours at the beach, have spent many hours reading, sat underneath fireworks, eaten raspberries, played soccer with Sean, watched some really good World Cup games with Sean, slept in, stayed up late, sadly witnessed the first starbucks go into downtown edmonds, been to the saturday farmers market, had tea and pain chocolat (chocolate croissants) with melissa, studied up on oriental rugs with sean, found too many wonderful books to read, enjoyed the hot and sunny weather, and delighted in sparklers. i vow to get some good blogging in. first let me shower.