Five for Friday!

A Most Favorite 1 of 5!

I chatted with my son on the internet today and saw pictures! Getting to see his smile for the first time since he was deployed last year was wonderful~ Jake comes home from Afghanistan next month~ Our USMC scout sniper... we are so very proud of him.

2) My Namesake...Yes, a Chick...Princess Sonja

My sister, Ann, texted me this photo today and it said, "Meet one of our new chicks. Her name is Princess Sonja- after you dear sister...." A white crested hen chicken. She will grow to be a beautiful. My sister is a city girl and lives in Portland, Oregon, but her backyard is a farmyard of fun! Chickens, ducks, a rabbit, a garden and more~quite a city farm!

3) A ride on the Trolly

Old 300~Astoria's Riverfront Trolly what a great ride and day! My husband's dad and his wife came to visit yesterday and we don't get to see them often, so it was a definite treat and blessing to see them! We decided to eat some lunch and play it by ear...We went to Rollin' Thunder BBQ had some great southern BBQ and we heard the bell of the trolly! We decided to jump aboard and were so happy we did! 'Bear' was on board playing conductor and he was hysterical ! As we rode along the waterfront and historical areas were pointed out, jokes were told and 'Bear' even led the group of riders in a few fun songs, that were, yes, corny, but fun! 'If You're Happy and You Know it' was belted out by all aboard, followed by a good round of 'B-I'N-G-O'. The trolly is such a wonderful addition to our community and for a dollar a ride or 2 dollars for all day of jumping on and off, you can't beat it! Be sure to take 45 minutes out of your day for an afternoon relaxing ride on occasion, but for sure, it's a must if you have company visiting Astoria or the surrounding area!

4) A Drive Out Hwy 202

After our lunch and trolly ride, we headed home for a nap and headed back out again for a drive. Jerry Sr and Sue (my in-laws) haven't spent time here in many years and both love the outdoors, so a drive seemed appropriate! We stopped at waterfalls, we saw elk, deer, birds of all kinds and just spent the evening laughing and catching up. I can never say too many times, what a beautiful area we live in. Get out there and explore it!

5) Crab Festival Time!

It's Astoria/Warrenton Crab, Seafood and Wine Festival time of the year again! I'll be broadcasting again this year from the Clatsop County Fairgrounds, for 'locals night' of the Crab Fest...! This is always a time of the year to see old friends and have a bit of fun~in fact, I have lot's to do, so I've gotta get going! See you there and have a wonderful; weekend everyone!