Aja's Northwest Life

Photo Friday 19: Out & About & More

I took a lot of pictures last weekend while Husband and I were exploring some uncharted (for us) territory. And luckily many of the prompts/topics this week were fitting for a few of my pics! So I hope you enjoy! … May 11 – Out & About Before I knew it was common terminology up here, every … Continue reading »

Late Spring Photography: How to Edit for Natural Chaos

So, I’m a landscape kinda girl at heart. I love natural scenes, and I love to photograph them. But around this time of year, it can start to get a little rough to photograph the lush, and somewhat over-grown landscape of the Pacific Northwest. Sometimes it just looks like a big leafy mess. Do you have this issue, too? Well, … Continue reading »

Taco Tuesday 19: Roasted Mushroom, Pineapple & Corn Tacos

Can I be honest with you? Some ideas sound better on paper than in practice. These tacos may fall into the “better on paper” category. It all sounded right when I conceptualized it but … I don’t know. Something about them just didn’t quite sing for me. But Husband enjoyed them (he had seconds!) and it may have … Continue reading »

Photography Fun: Green River in Abstract

This past weekend Husband and I had no plans. So, as is often our go-to, we hopped in the car and went looking for somewhere we’d never been. And at the end of the day, I took this picture of the Green River. I thought it was just the sort of picture to have a little … Continue reading »

Flowers for Mother’s Day

It’s Mother’s Day in America and as is the tradition, I brought flowers. I’m blessed to know many incredible mothers (I’ll bet you do too), and every day they inspire me in so many ways. Though I’m not yet a mother to my own offspring, I learn every day from each strong, beautiful woman in … Continue reading »

Another Year of Blogging — Check!

Well, it turns out that it’s been a whole year since my first blogiversary. Last year I was so excited to reach my one year milestone, but this year I actually only noticed because I was doing some miscellaneous blog organization. Still, it seems a good moment to reflect. I started this blog with absolutely … Continue reading »

Photo Friday 18: Early to Bed, Early to Rise

I don’t really have much to say about this week. It’s been fairly uneventful. So I guess I should just get to the pictures (and to coming up with something interesting or even mildly entertaining for next week). … May 4 – Star It turns out, I don’t have anything related to a star in this … Continue reading »

Spring in the Forest

About twenty minutes east of Oregon State University is a piece of land dedicated to the preservation of the natural forest environment. Beazell Memorial Forest in Kings Valley, Oregon (just off Kings Valley Highway) is a tranquil moment in a gorgeous setting with well-maintained trails and public areas to enjoy its stunning beauty. It’s a stunning landscape … Continue reading »

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