The Pattersons in Harvard Square - overload!

My newest REAL friend

Karen (Cami Jones' sister) and I have been instagram friends until tonight and now we're real friends. 

Home Teachers (of the year)

Do your home teachers ever say "is there anything we can help you with?"  I took them up on their offer and they helped me get rid of a piece of furniture. 

Baby Jenna

Jenna was showered with gifts and love today.  #arlingtonwardfriendsareforever

9+ years of blogging

I totally missed my blogiversary.  May 2nd marked 9 years of blogging for me.  Click here to read my very first post.

Keep on bloggin' is my motto.

TBT: Brain Tumor Ride

This Sunday marks the 18th year we've participated with our team PATTON'S ARMY.  Friend Brian Sweeney will be the only rider (he has ridden every year) in memory of my brother Robes and the others battling brain tumors.  Let me know if you are interested in making a donation toward advancing the vision of A WORLD WITHOUT BRAIN TUMORS.

Making our Trek video

Rimika is a star!

The Arlington Pattersons

We pooled our gift certificates and had dinner at Retro Burger tonight.  #arlingtonwardfriendsareforever

My newest sewing obsession

#giraffesforall #happybirthdayadrie

One of our first photos together

#ilovemymom

Mother's Day

Since I'm leaving early in the morning I gave Nan her Mother's Day card early.  #ilovemymom

#dementiayouarecruel

I extended my stay in Oregon so have been with my parents for 8 days (with 2 more to go).  It's sad to see my mom wheelchair bound (she has no left hip), in pain (foot, leg and back), and with basically no memory (#dementiayouarecruel).  We've enjoyed singing, playing games, working puzzles, yummy meals, resting and daily drives.  I wouldn't trade this time for anything.  #ilovemymom

A peonie as big as my head. Almost.

The folks at the Iris garden

WARNING

#blurryredbarn

It must be frightening to remember nothing; not even your people.  #dementiayouarecruel

I'm always looking for a red barn

Out for a ride

It's red; I promise

EGG-cellent dinner

Dinner was courtesy of Patton Farm -- egg salad sandwiches and custard.

Nan matches the roses in Oregon

Dinner in Portland

Take note of the closing time, Boston.  #littlebigburger

Tillamook

I'm glad we made it to Tillamook.  I enjoyed some marionberry sorbet in memory of Robes.

#Bobonthebeach

The Oregon coast

Patton Farm

#unauthorizedphoto

Tulip farm

It's the end of the tulip season so they didn't charge us the $5 to see them.

TBT: Me and mom

I'm with her again in Oregon for a few days.  #nonstopflightsarethebest #iwishihadhersuit #iloveNan

It's one of those days

I waited 35 minutes for the bus.  Turns out there was a broken down bus.  Then I just missed the train.  #thembtaisnotmeetingallmycommutingexpectations

Sean Collier Memorial

The dedication is today.  #MIT #collierstrong

The Boston Temple

After horrendous traffic trying to get here it was nice to be somewhere quiet for a change.  #bostontemple

'tis Spring

One more from Maine

One afternoon in Maine

#anothersaturdayanotherstate

Amelie's baptism

Amelie's baptism was a very happy occasion.

MBTA Customer Appreciation Day

Free fares today--it's their way of saying sorry for the delays, canceled service, and modified schedules this past winter.  I have a T pass so thanks for nothing.  Can I have a donut instead?  Or a day off?

TBT: Happy Birthday to Chuck

I remember how excited I was the day "baby Charlie" came home from the hospital and still say I was the first to see him.  He's solid and awesome and tells the best stories.

I know these blossoms are true

Design Mom book signing

This is me with my newest friend, Gabby Blair.  #designmom #designmombook

Boston

I walked across the bridge into Boston tonight.  It's a lovely evening.  I'm going to Design Mom's book signing.  #ihopeigetagiftbag!

The best ending to Boston's best day