This is a place to celebrate the life of Polly Tolonen. A young woman who lived her life with beauty, grace, talent and boundless energy. May she continue to inspire us and live in our hearts and memories forever.

Monday, August 23, 2010

Movies and such

Hey Polly girl. Been thinking about you today. So many things I want to tell you and so many new songs to play you.
I was remembering all of the movies we went to in Los Angeles and I was thinking about the last film we ever saw together. It was here in Portland at the Laurelhurst Theater. We saw "The Darjeeling Limited" and you loved it so much. First you marveled that the theater sold beer and wine (such a cool thing Portland does). When the movie ended you looked at me very seriously and said "That is the kind of role I want to get, in exactly that kind of smart, witty, poignant film". Polly, you would have been perfect for films like that. I know you would have gotten those roles soon. You were doing so well with your acting and the comedy-workshops you were doing.
Miss you, as always- k

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Polly! Going on a hike today and will be thinking of all the hikes we went on together. I know hundreds of your friends and family are thinking about you on this special day. Can you feel us down here?

From my hike this morning...

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Remember Polly Today

I know everyone who loves you is thinking of you today Polly. Sending all of my love up to you in heaven.
Miss you so much.

Friday, March 12, 2010

On my mind

Just wanted to say I was thinking about you Polly. With every new season my head fills with memories of you.

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Merry Christmas Polly

Was looking at an old hard drive and found these pictures of Polly. Made me so happy at first to see her again, and then so sad because I miss her so much. I love the one of her at the beach. We used to have the bonfires with all of our close friends every month or so. Such good memories.




Thursday, November 12, 2009

I think about you all the time.... Have really been missing you a lot lately. You'll never believe that Eavan just turned 10 and Nick is now 18. I was looking through pictures to find good ones of Nick for his senior yearbook ad and it dawned on me that you never got to see him with his braces off. I hope and pray that you're able to see them grow up from where you are... such awesome kids, I'm so lucky.

There are tons of turtles all in and around the lake where I run. Today the thought occurred to me that maybe I should bring Goobs down here and let him be free - is there such a thing as a turtle being too domesticated to live in the wild? He probably wouldn't get his cottage cheese out there so maybe it's not such a good idea. He's just been so active lately in his aquarium - I told Eavan to let him out and run around her room tomorrow while she's at school.

So much I want to catch you up on - hopefully you already know about everything... if so you probably know that I haven't been the same since you left. I miss the old me but I miss you more...

Love you

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Still on my mind so much..

Really have been missing you lately Polly. Has anyone else had Polly flowing through their hearts and minds? My cell phone lost power along with my friend at the same time even though they had a full charge. It was odd, and then of course we both said Polly. I'd like to think so.