Time For A Change

Those of you who have visited our home in the past three years have read, loved-on, and contributed to our trusty chalkboard hanging in our entry way. Although it looks like a middle school student's notebook, I have never come around to erasing it! You see, there have been several events and special memories that have taken place over the last three years, and this chalkboard stands as a representation of them. I know I am sounding SO cheesy, but it's true! Everything from Blazer victories, family visits, inside jokes, and graduating college is documented on this board! With all of this said, I think it is time I use the chalkboard for practical purposes again. Even though the records will be wiped clean from the slate, I will forever have them in my memory (or a picture for that matter)! :)

Gorgeous Day For A Hike!

Oregon boasted in its first, official "best day of the year" on Saturday! Yes, that's right, a welcoming 85ºF! My dear friend Amy and I already had plans to get together on Saturday, but once we heard of the delightful forecast, we packed a picnic, filled our CamelBaks, and set out for a hike to the top of Multnomah Falls. This gorgeous waterfall overlooks the Columbia River and is the 4th tallest waterfall in the U.S. Even though Multnomah Falls is so close to our home, I never cease to bask in its beauty!


You can't tell in the picture below, but we were being drenched with spray from the falls! Usually this would be a nuisance, but it felt so good on this sunny day!


Amy and I veered off the noted trail a bit and found this beautiful sight right before the drop-off!




Here we are at the top of Multnomah Falls! Look at that view of the Columbia River! What a beautiful day in a beautiful state with a beautiful friend...all knit together by a beautiful God!

The Oregon Zoo

My parents gifted Ivan and me with a zoo membership for our anniversary, and we were ecstatic!!! We both love to visit the zoo, and it is a perfect free date!:) Thanks, Mom and Dad! Evan, Cori, and Brody were also gifted a zoo membership for their anniversary, so we picked a date, packed a picnic, and headed to the zoo on a sun-filled day! This visit to the zoo was extra special, because it was Brody's first time seeing so many animals. However, I don't know if he had more fun looking at the exotic animals, or all the lovely individuals spending the day there! :)

I am having so much fun at the zoo!!! Thanks, Grandma and Grandpa!

What a great family picture! Brody was having lots of fun with Mama's hair too! :)

What a day! I loved the zoo! Can we come back, please?!

Great Mexican Food...In Oregon?

Ivan and I have been trying to find a great Mexican restaurant since moving to Oregon three years ago. We were sure spoiled with delicious food while living in New Mexico and West Texas, so we have learned to enjoy some local Oregonian cuisine. However, we ever-so-often crave some Mexican food that pleases our palette. We were so excited to find that a new Mexican restaurant opened up about five minutes from our home!! We were a little apprehensive to try it due to previous experiences, but we decided to give it a go. Boy, are we glad we did! :) Although the food is not necessarily authentic, it is more of an artistic and fresh Mexican approach. If you live in the area, you really should try Agave Grill!!! You will leave very pleased!!!