Portland again!

So I know I have alot of pictures from Portland but these one were taken on my phone so I couldn't leave them out :)
We started out at Red Robin bc Tracy knows how much I love this place!!! YUM!

Then we went to get frozen yogurt at YoCream. mmmmmm and it didn't melt as soon as I walked outside... it was great!~
On to Mount Hood again in the snow... in our shorts :)

This is some yummy pizza we had in Hood River, OR. I can't remember all thats on it, but it was very refreshing :)
Another picture of Moltnomah Falls... breathtaking!


And who could leave out Lady Liberty from the 4th of July parade...
on a bicycle that is....


Oh the beach... lovely



Yay Pacific Ocean!
So this ice cream was delicious... Marionberry ice cream (apparently Marionberries are indiginous to Oregon) it was good!
And this blue flower is also indiginous to Oregon... or so some strange lady said when we walked by them... I think a bee landed in my hair while taking this.
This was a cute kite store: Once upon a Breeze. Kites are a big thing up there... probably because its nice and windy...and cool enough to fly kites...and not so hot that they burn... yes kites are lovely up there
CLAM CHOWDER!!! of course we were on the coast so we had to indulge in a bowl of this deliciousness...

And last but not least...the huge biscuit and gravy and french toast we had for breakfast the last day of the trip... I was full for the whole day :)

Well the Portland photos are over, but there is more to blog about later! Have a great week everyone!

PORTLAND, etc...

Roomie Reunion 2011: Portland Trip!

The roommates: Tracy and Ashley

DAY 1
Voodoo Donuts!!
check this place out at Here

We got a tang filled donuts, maple with bacon on top (yum!), oreo cookie donut, classic voodoo doll, m&ms, and captain crunch donut.... so good and sugary!

Trillium Lake, OR

Breathtaking!

MOUNT HOOD!

We visited Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood. This was the same lodge where they filmed the Shining :)
Look snow in July! And yes, we were in shorts... it was cold, but felt so good!

We visited the Naked Winery in Hood River, OR. So fun!

Multnomah Falls
Gorgeous!!!!

(and they did film some of the Twilight movie here :)

DAY 2

We went shopping!!! Didn't take to many pictures this day except when we relaxed over dinner that night, but as you can see above we spent alot!

DAY 3

Happy 4th of July!
We watched a parade at Cannon Beach, OR. This one kid even yelled out "Happy 16 divided by 4!" haha it was great.

This picture is so American, little girl with her flags in front of the post office waiting for grandpa... too cute.

Haystack Pile Rock
Cannon Beach, OR


Remember the movie The Goonies? Yep, this was the place they filmed some of the scenes!

Can I just say how much I love this place!!

These starfish were hard to find at first, but they were a nice surprise to end our day

Miss you girls! Had such a blast and can't wait to go there again!

To catch you up

So because I have missed a whole two months of posting, here are a few short pictures to catch you up!

First, our 4th wedding anniversary! June 2nd came and went so fast and we were busy preparing for youth camp as always, but Robert managed to send me this wonderful gift to work :) I love fruit! So I got him a pair of those ugly five finger shoes...he kept bugging me so I finally gave in.

Happy anniversary babe!

Next, my mema's tombstone came in.. I drove out to the cemetery by myself to enjoy the peaceful quite and the breeze as I remembered all my favorite moments with her. Its still hard sometimes to think she is gone.

Our puppy is getting so big! Once upon a time, she learned how to chew the cables in the back yard and we lost all internet and cable for a while... boo. This picture below was her "I'm sorry" face. She is too cute and has a fun personality. I just love our Sadie!

And our "kids" are getting so big! (all the nieces and nephews are growing so fast, we love you all!)

And in case anyone was curious because its summer and all... Sadie hates the pool.

More updates coming soon!

I'm Still Here!

Again I say sorry I have been unable to post. I honestly have been using my time for my family, Robert, and to prioritize my life. Since losing my grandmother we have been going through pictures and her treasures and trying to value our time as family. Also Robert and I have had many things going on which I will summarize for you below:

1. We celebrated our 4 year anniversary on June 2nd. Robert ordered an edible arrangement and I bought him those weird five finger shoes because he kept bugging me about them, so I figured I'd give in because I love him :) We usually have limited time to celebrate our anniversary because it falls right before youth camp, but Can I just say how much I love you Robert and all that you have done for me! You are truly a gift from God and I can't wait for the rest of our lives together!

2. Youth Camp 2011! We had a wonderful time with 12 teenagers worshiping Christ and learning about His will for their lives. We absolutely love the teens and hope that they know how much they mean to us.

3. Sadie is HUGE! She is only 7 months old and seriously growing like a weed. We were told when we got her that she was the runt and wouldn't get to the normal size of a lab, but they LIED. She is so cute though and I will get my latest pictures of her loaded up.

4. I had knee surgery. Ouch. I can't remember if I mentioned this or not, but in April I had a knee scope done to fix a torn meniscus (the cartilage lining on the top of the tibia, or in short form, some stuff in your knee joint). I have been recovering well although working with kids all day is hard to take it easy on your knees. I still can't workout the way I want to which is frustrating, but at least I know its all fixed in there. I wish I wasn't given so much morphine following the surgery because that was the last time that I saw my Mema before she died and I can't even remember it. But at least I finally got some answers on my knee so I can stop limping.

5. We finished the Largest Loser at work that we started back in January. I lost 15 lbs total on weight watchers amidst experiencing some crazy events like the surgery and our family loss which is only some of my goal. I plan to get back to my disciplined self but I still have some healing to do (physical and emotional).

We have had alot of other church activities going on as well as family events such as Father's Day and Memorial Day, but those are best expressed in pictures to come. I promise :) All in all the last few months have been tough on me, but I'm glad that God placed the distractions of the youth group, work, and my wonderful family around me.

I have missed you blog world, if you are even out there still, and I hope to get back to my blogging routine.