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Princess Monks and Queen Mighty Mom where finding time to practice their royal training. We where able to learn more and have lots of fun at the Royal Tea Party that was thrown at the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Van Mall Branch. We did share the experience with our royal partners in crime of Lady Floppy Ears and Queen Calm and Patience.
The kids where in a good treat Ms America Clark County and Miss Clark County where in attendance. At the royal gathering we where informed of the proper way to have tea with someone of royalty. They where also showed the wrong way to attend a tea with Princess No Manners while Ms. Clark County was the one who showed the kids the proper way to do things. It was a royal treat! Read the rest of Royal Tea Party Van Mall Library-Van, WA »
A mountain climber may prepare for a climb by going on a number of “conditioning hikes”. Traditionally a conditioning hike is characterized by being a) very steep, b) poorly maintained, c) soggy, d) lined with stinging nettle, e) very long, and finally f) when you reach the top there is no view. While there are many conditioning hikes to choose from in the Columbia River Gorge Mt. Hamilton is not among them. Savvy mountain climbers and day hikers alike will take advantage of this challenging climb and also enjoy waterfalls, wide trails and brilliant views along the way. Read the rest of Hiking Mt. Hamilton, Vancouver, WA »
You can never believe were you can find some fun. Well Cool Dad and Monks had and adventure while Mightily Mom was still working to make some money for other events to come up this month. Monks was able to participate at her school for a “Try Something New Night” at Hearthwood Elementary in the Evergreen School District.
The kids had chooses of Karate, Dance, Art, Edible Art, Magic Class, Babysitting Class and Balloon Animals to name a few. This was a free event where the kids got to two do classes and between the classes they were able to have a snack break.
Monks was not able to do the Art for some reason it was canceled so she headed off to make some Edible Art. The Art was the type that was concentrated on healthy snacks and fun to make. Monk with the help of Cool Dad made Banana Peanut Butter with Oats covered frozen pop. Very yummy per Monks. Also she took a spin with a Yogurt Parfait that had blueberries, coconut and yogurt. She is not a real fan of the coconut but Cool Dad really loved it. Read the rest of Family Fun at Hearthwood Elem-Vancouver, WA »
I always have a lot of projects to do and usually I need a little extra motivation to get started. Motivation=roasty mug of coffee. If the project is portable I’m on the hunt for the next inspiring coffee shop where I can get lost amid the clamor and anonymity and finally start to focus. Certain criteria make cafes good work environments: enough customers and activity for me to feel forgotten, the staff can’t be shouting conversations across the counter at each other, and WiFi is especially helpful.
Read the rest of Coffee, Crepes (and Computers If You Must) in Vancovuer, WA »
There’s something about this time of year that demands a higher consumption of hot beverages. Luckily, Vancouver is up to the challege of providing cozy retreats from the dim and cold of winter. On this particular day cabin fever was coursing through my veins and it was time for an expedition requiring caffeine, milk, chocolate and whipped cream, in that order. My sister signed on and we created our itinerary.
Starting at Ferarr’s we enjoyed an unexpected bistro setting with small tables and warm lighting. Sampling an excellent espresso con pana piled with whipped cream we marked the menu and resolved to come again for happy hour or lunch. When every last drop of espresso and whipped cream was slurped we moseyed across the hall. Connected to the bistro is a boutique full of art, cards, candles, jewelry and home decorations where we touched, sniffed or thumbed through everything. Read the rest of Coffee Tour in Vancouver, WA »
It’s girls’ night out…so where are we going? We’re staying local because traffic to Portland has become increasingly congested. That and Vancouver has some unique places to sip a drink and with generous doses of history and class. Tonight’s agenda: two happy hours and a movie. Read the rest of Girls’ Night Out in Downtown Vancouver »
I have a knack for making things much more involved than they need to be. But as long as it’s fun, I really don’t mind. I began sailing this past summer and learned that the proper etiquette for sailing on other peoples’ boats is to bring along beer. Since I intended on doing a lot of sailing I needed a way to economically meet the demands of protocol. So I decided to make my own beer. I realize now that there’s some work and waiting involved but it is very rewarding and interesting task. People who run the brewers’ supply stores seem to be universally convivial and enthusiastic for you to start your journey in home-brewery.
I declined buying my own equipment for a home-brewing system and chose to rent a kitchen at Let’s Brew. This was a genius find: a place that is set up to brew five and ten gallon batches of beer with the ingredients for sale on site; staff who can walk you through the process; the equipment to make it easy and a fermentation room where they will store your beer as long as you need before it’s ready to bottle. The biggest advantage of all is that the staff wash all the dishes! Read the rest of Let’s Brew in Portland, OR »
Children are restless with Christmas around the corner; they are wondering when Santa will be found.
Monks and Mighty Mom found him early, he was hanging out on Saturday at Priority Health Chiropractor at 19215 SE 34th St Camas, WA near the QFC off 192nd Ave. We took our car this time, but during the week you can take the Camas Connector from Fisher’s Landing Transit Center. I forgot my permit for the reindeer again so they had to stay home.
The event was set up by the Chiropractor’s office and the Fire Department, if you took a toy you would be able to get a free picture with Santa. The toys where going to be donated. That Santa is such a great guy.
When you first walked in you could get treats and your face painted. Monks got a pink snowflake on her cheek. Of course it had to be pink. While she got painted up I chatted with Mrs. Claus, she said that Monks had grown from last year and hoped to see us again next year. I told her that we would definitely be there again as we had been coming for some time. Read the rest of Santa Came to Town at the Chiropractor, Camas-WA »
Here we go again. Mighty Mom and Monks are really in the holiday season and what is the best way to get there is to Dance with some Elves. Yeah you heard me, Elves. Ok so we didn’t go to the North Pole, airplane prices are so high these days. So the North Pole came to us. Ok so it came to Luepke Center at 1009 E McLoughlin Blvd. Dancing went from 2PM to 5PM. You can get there per bus, car or sleigh if you have one; ours was in the shop so we took the car.
The Vancouver Parks and Rec have this great event every year where kids come to have fun for a really great price of $9.00 a kid and parents get in free. To Dance with the Elves, visit Santa and have lots of fun. Read the rest of Dancing Elves, Vancouver WA »
