And this is my favorite of the Pattersons

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

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