Day 22 :: Grandma Lois :: #100HappyDays vs. #100RealDays

7/3/14 

Went to see Grandma Lois today! 

Finally.

 #100happydays #theepicsummer2014 @advocare_michellelaghezza

Grandma Lois is my adopted 3rd grandma. Her grand-daughter, Michelle, is my BFF. We grew up together (literally...we knew each other in the womb) and I have many memories of playing at Grandma Lois' house. Ever since Michelle, moved to Texas, I've been telling Grandma that I would come visit her. Well, Michelle moved in August of 2013, so obviously I haven't been very true to my word. :/ Glad I got to see her before I flew to Hawaii for 6 weeks!

Day 20 :: Breakfast Outside :: #100HappyDays vs. #100RealDays

7/1/2014

*WARNING*

 This is a stereotypical Instagram post about food.  

I woke up to SUNSHINE today! Sunshine in the PNW always makes me happy because it doesn't happen very often (even in the summer, it doesn't happen as often as it should). Thus my hashtag, #portlandissunnyforonce. Granted, this was at my parents' in Kelso, but same difference.

Ate my breakfast outside in the #sunshine!

 #theepicsummer2014 #ilovecereal #nofilter #cerealneedsnofilter

Day 19 :: Mount St. Helens :: #100HappyDays vs. #100RealDays

6/30/2014

#100realdays 

I was NOT very happy today. In fact, I was quite cranky. I yelled at my sister, "Why don't I EVER get to sleep in??!!"  (Never wake a sleeping Sonja too early...in this case, it was about 10am...)

 But at least it was a perfect day to see the mountain!

#100happydays #mountsthelens #myniecesrockmysocks #theepicsummer2014

First good view on the ride to the top. I took this out the car window as we were driving!

It almost looks like we're standing in front of a mural.

This little guy came right up to us! Must be used to all the people visiting the mountain. Matt fed him a chip!

 

Chowing down on his chedder cheese Sun Chip.

B and the chipmunk sharing a chip moment :)

He came right up to L too!

Probably was looking for another handout :)

Beautiful Mt. St. Helens

SEEELLLFIEEEE!

 I have a few other pictures I'll add tomorrow...I'm tired and going to bed!

Day 18 :: Jelly Bellies :: #100HappyDays vs. #100RealDays

6/28/14 

Earlier in the day I told @ericamohler that our mom @luannajbruce should drive down to Costco and buy some Jelly Bellies. (It's always a fixture at family gatherings around the game-playing table.) Low and behold, later that night my parents came back from dropping family off at the Portland airport with a jar. Score! 

 #100happydays #winning #itwasfate #bestmom

I found every flavor and put them in order!

Day 17 :: Awkward Family Photo :: #100HappyDays vs. #100RealDays

6/28/2014

We've talked about wanting to recreate a family photo for a while now- "Next time we're all together, let's do it!" Well, lucky for you that "next time" has come along! After taking 'normal' professional family photos this morning, we recreated one of the best photos of all time. Enjoy!

May 26, 1998

Sonja- age 13

Lisa- age 5

James- age 11

Caitlin- age 9

Erica- age 15 

 June 28, 2014

Sonja- age 29

Lisa- age 21

James- age 26

Caitlin- age 25

Erica- age 31

  @ericamohler @jamesbruceky @lisathedinosaurrawr and @mrscait. We found the shirts James and I are wearing in my dad's closet. Lisa is wearing the sweater Erica had been wearing all day. Erica is wearing one of Matt's t-shirts. And we recreated Caitlin's outfit using some of my mom's extra quilt fabric, safety pins, and one of my dad's ties.

Love my family :D 

  

#100happydays #apictureTHISgooddoesntneedafilter #crazybrucefamily #theepicsummer2014 #photorecreation #awkwardfamilyphotos

Some snapshots from our photo shoot at the lake. These were taken on my personal camera by me and other family members.

(Professional photos from Bethany Raelene coming soon!)

Sisters

Sisters, Sisters, Cousins

Bald eagle!

 

Day 16 :: Grandma & Olivia :: #100HappyDays vs. #100RealDays

 6/27/2014

So many happy moments today! Almost the entire side of the family on my dad's side is in town for family pictures on Saturday. Everyone else will arrive tonight and tomorrow morning. 

One of my favorites was watching Olivia play with Grandma ♡ 

 #100happydays #theepicsummer2014 #crazybrucefamily

 Other moments...

My cousin Caitlin showed me this- so true! My students are always like, "*gasp* You have a JOB? Where is your job?" And, "You have a house? But you live here!"

Aw, Bella was so happy that she got to come inside! What a good girl :)

Day 15 :: Lake Sacajawea :: #100HappyDays vs. #100RealDays

 6/26/2014

Scoped out spots for our family photos happening this weekend with @ericamohler @luannajbruce @mrscait and @pamela_sandiego!  

@bethanyraelene we found some beautiful ones :) 

 #nofilter #100happydays #theepicsummer2014 #crazybrucefamily

Beautiful Lake Sacajawea

Day 14 :: Hymn :: #100HappyDays vs. #100RealDays

Woke up singing this hymn. 

That always makes for a happy day ♡

Day 13 :: YMCA :: #100HappyDays vs. #100RealDays

Watching my younger niece, B, perform flips in the pool.

#100HappyDays

 #YMCA #theepicsummer2014 #myniecesrockmysocks

(Video will be uploaded soon!)

Day 12 :: Kelso :: #100Happydays vs. #100RealDays

6/23/14

Never have I ever been so happy to be at my parents in Kelso. Not driving. Truth! 

I did a similar road trip last summer, moving my best friend from Oregon to Texas. However, we took our time, stopping at fun places like San Francisco and visiting friends and family along the way. This time we drove straight through, three 12 hour days!

 #100happydays #100realdays #longestroadtripever #texastowashington #theepicsummer2014

 

Ahh...I plopped right down in my mom's easy chair and curled up with the new People!

Poppy (my dad) didn't waste any time in challenging L to a Candy Land game!