Nothing beats a sunny day in Seattle. And when I visited last weekend, there she was--the Emerald City--gleaming beneath the spring sun, seducing me with her sparkle. It never rains when I'm in town. She is such a tease. The 70 degree weather, azure skies, Mariners games, old friends, and thick ocean air are like the intricate components of a fishing lure--the perfect combination of color,

My friend and former Whitworth volleyball teammate Brittney (Bower) Young is having a baby girl! Brittney is the cutest pregnant person to ever live, and Baby Morgan is going to be smokin' hot if she's anything like her momma. Brittney and Baby Morgan had a baby shower last weekend in Eugene, Oregon where the Youngs now live. So, Whitney and I made off like Lewis and Clark to pay a visit to Duck Country.

I took a quick trip home a few weekends ago to visit family and to celebrate a major milestone for one of my best friends. I arranged to meet up with a few cousins and a couple uncles to hike Oyster Dome. Talk about too many Vander Meulens on one trail! Our family trek provided endless laughs and gorgeous views of Skagit Valley. I truly believe the Pacific Northwest is one of the most beautiful