Okay friends this is the last of PNW pics. I hate to even say that. I've so enjoyed going through all my memories, because to be honest while I'm there it's a complete blur. From the minute I step off the plane my friends scoop me up and take me from one beautiful fun adventure to the next.
I saved this one for last because it was kind of the perfect Lissa day. Knowing my friend she had thought about this day for months...wanting the weather to be perfect...for the market to be open. I'm sure she planned out the ideal lunch spot and the exact course of our walk. She knew just what to make me for dinner to make my eyes roll to the back of my head. I know she did...cause I know her. And that's what friends do. They want to make life special. My girls did not fail me. They blessed me to my toes, and this trip is one I will never forget.
We hit the farmer's market. Which I might add is just a short little walk from Lissa's house...can you say spoiled rotten?? Oh and while we were there we just happened to run into her entire family and most of her church congregation!! I have to say that made me really happy for her. What a luxury of having her people close by...of running into those who know your name...know your story....who love you. I miss that.
I got the most fragrant melon you have ever ever smelled! I picked it up to kind of mock Lissa and I was like OH MY WORD... I must have this melon. It was hilarious. Needless to say this sweet little melon found it's entire being in my belly later in the day;)
After the market we walked to lunch and then down to the beach. She lives right on Puget Sound. She has a beach she can walk to!! Can you imagine?? We did nothing but act like dorks and took a million pics of each other on the gorgeous driftwood. It was really fun...and laid back. As a matter of fact peace is the word I would use to describe the day...FULL OF PEACE.
Then we came home and I sat in her kitchen...I kid you not...for 6 hours. Sounds dreadful right?? To sit in one space for 6 hours...NOT dreadful in the least. I was mesmerized while she cooked for me. I love to watch people cook. LOVE it! It's weird because I don't like to cook at all. Not even a little bit. Strange.
Lissa however loves to cook. It's how she blesses and loves on her people. I was more than happy to oblige this deep seated desire in her;) I was happy to let her fuss over me, and to make a meal that seriously did make me moan just a little.
I had good company. I had magical light. I had Oscar;) What more could I need??
The day...the entire trip...it truly was a beautiful blur:)
Be a blessing.
828. from the soul...food
829. friends that are truly family
830. peaceFULL days
831. sand, surf and all things beachy
832. the blur of too many good things
what a fun post...i love seeing all the pics of ya'lls weekend!!
ReplyDeletei can simply NOT imagine living so close to the beach....even if it were overcast a lot..i would be in heaven!!
beautiful pictures
ooxo
My Dad lives there too!! I had the pleasure of visiting summer before last.My sister and I took a 3 week trip there. It took 5 days to get there from Louisiana but worth every mile and 5 days to get home. That didn't leave much time in between so I know how you feel. I think state is a little piece of heaven for sure. If only I lived closer. What a blessing it is for you and your friends to be so close. Thank you for sharing such a special piece of your lives with us.
ReplyDeleteAs a PNW girl, I LOVE to see our area through your eyes! So glad you had fun!!
ReplyDeleteGood morning Becky!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness..what a sweetheart Lissa is! So thoughtful of her to
truly make your stay with her such a delight.
I loved the photos of her cooking away (one of the joys of her heart)
You've captured the heart and soul of your visit so tenderly.
He has blessed you both with this extravagant friendship...what a joy to share in it with the both of you \0/
In His love & friendship,
Deborah xoxo
Wow -- gorgeous -- so sweet that you were able to get away and spend time with your friends. Lovely lovely photos!
ReplyDeletepeople actually cook for 6 hours?? lol. ; ) i would've loved to watch with you! you know i'm not really in love with cooking. but i am in love with people who are!!! so is my belly. oh my word, to live that close to your peeps and a farmer's market? heaven. i always admire your friendships and how deep you love your friends.
ReplyDeleteGood heavens, she can walk to the beach and the farmers' market?! That would be a dream come true for me. Your getaway sounds wonderful! It seems like you made a lot of great memories.
ReplyDeleteThis post makes me smile down to my toes!! Yay!! That was one of my favorite days EVER! And you are one of my favorite people! Remind me over and over about how much I love it here during that time of year when I can no longer take the grey next spring! xoxo love ya!
ReplyDeleteAND I love the cooking collage! I have no pics of me like that. NEED some!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect day! Her little girl is the cutest thing around.
ReplyDeleteit sounds absolutely delightful!!!
ReplyDeleteLissa's living my dream!
ReplyDeleteSomeday.....
Yes, all of your friends
want to love on you and
make you happy. How
great is that and how lucky
are YOU?!
Love ya!
xo Suzanne
What great photos, you gals are just bursting true friendship.
ReplyDelete“Cooking is not about being the best or most perfect cook, but rather it is about sharing the table with family and friends.” My Favorite Ingredients
Have a great weekend!
becky, to me you are the epitome of the verse that talks about a man who hath friends must show himself friendly.
ReplyDeletei struggle with that, but you are always such an encouragement!
this trip looks nothing less than dreamy. :)
xo
What a great friend, I love seeing what you are up too when you visit each other.
ReplyDeleteLooks SO dreamy! My kind of day, my kind of girl.
ReplyDeleteps- Love your rainbow shirt. :)
mmmmm....I wanna go to lissa's! what a hostess. i also kinda want to move into her neighborhood. what bliss indeed!
ReplyDeleteJust love it! I get together with some girls from seminary days, and there is nothing like friends who know you inside and out. :)
ReplyDeleteLove your pictures!!
I have missed seeing your photos in full laptop glory. This looks like a wonderful trip. What a beautiful place to live. It is so wonderful to meet kindred hearts. xoxo
ReplyDeleteWow, girlfriends, you just can't beat them. Sharing your gifts and your loves is a true blessing. What I love a ton about your blog is the incredible music that always comes with reading your great blog. That blesses me! Thanks my dear for blessing us with your talent and your love for God!
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you, R
Gorgeous pictures of some beautiful memories Becky. Girlfriends ~ they are one of the best things out there! Happy week-end sweetie. xo
ReplyDeleteI have an ongoing love affair with the PNW after only being there one time! Your pictures are just beautiful, the joy just jumping out of my laptop! I'm so glad you had a wonderful day with Lissa...your happiness is infectious!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
I have never been to the PNW. You make me long for a trip. And you should come to my house. I'd love to have someone watch me cook. I love to cook. If someone would talk to me while I cooked, I'd be in heaven. Stay safe through Sandy, friend.
ReplyDeletebeautiful post! love all the pics and so glad to see lissa doing what she loves~being with friends, family and being in her kitchen! glad you had an awesome time!
ReplyDeleteA "beautiful blur"...sounds like the best way to describe a beautiful time spent with a beautiful friend. Gorgeous, gorgeous photos!!
ReplyDeleteI love that you got to share real life time together. I think one of the first posts I ever read of yours and/or hers had to do with your friendship. :) xoxo!
ReplyDeleteLove this post. Friendships are so beautiful and such a gift from God. Love your collage of Lissa. You are rockin' the camera girlie!
ReplyDeletehow blessed you are for finding serious friends from blogging.
ReplyDeletethere are a handful of people I really want to meet...YOU being one of them...so hoping it happens one day!
i think those shots of lissa cooking should be in her future cookbook!!! :)
ReplyDeletethese pictures? these just might be my favorite ever that you have taken... just the light was beautiful!! love that collage in the middle (that should be lyrics "collage in the middle" :) ) the puppy... the cooking in the kitchen... oh, just so beautiful. it looks like such a wonderful trip! i'm so glad that you had such a wonderful time. so happy for you!!
ReplyDeleteSharing a home cooked meal with a friend, no matter how simple the meal might be, is the ultimate act of love. Nothing compares.
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