We had so much fun at the Grand Lodge today. Got a kick out of the amazing balloon creations the gentleman below was making. He was so good with everyone, and I loved his style. We hung out for several hours, listening to several bands, and enjoying being outside in the great Northwest. How lucky are we to get to live here???
Mark and I went out to Grand Lodge in Forrest Grove to listen to some bands. Cari's friend Tim is in the band Ages & Ages, I enjoy listening to them on Youtube, so it was a real treat to hear them in person. The weather was a bit overcast, our waitress was funny and amazing, had a beer and some sweet potato fries, and people watching was very interesting. And we got to hang out a bit with Capi and Rob, and talk with Tim for a bit, so today was a wonderful, wonderful day!
Mark and I had a great time at the RMH volunteer picnic. We hung out, Mark talked to a woman from the Netherlands and really enjoyed to her. Hula hoops, badmiton (how DO you spell that??), cute dogs, and lots of good food were on hand. Beautiful park, and lovely people. It doesn't get much better than this.
Mark and I went to the Ronald McDonald House volunteer picnic. Meg, the volunteer coordinator at the East House where I volunteer gave a hula hoop a try and rocked it big time. You go girl!!
Hanging out at Kennedy School in Portland. Going to School was never so much fun!! Loved hanging out with Megan and Dylan.
Been walking, getting ready for the quickly approaching Portland To Coast. Gonna be here before I know it! I decided to find a new path, so I walked down a road I've driven on for years, but have never walked it. Got to see the Scandinavian American Cultural and Community Center close up, and the very cute bus stop they put up. And there are signs on the bus stops, and I liked that someone wrote some quotes on one of them. And the trees: amazing. It was a great walk, with a couple of small hills, and I think I'll be doing this pretty much every night until PTC. Hang in there with me sunshine!
Mark and I tagged along with Steven and Jen to the Oregon Brew Festival in downtown Portland. WOW, was there a crowd!! Didn't think you could fit that many people in one place! We tried different beers (and yes, we were careful), and then we went to Hubers for happy hour, and part of the fun of Hubers is watching the making of your Spanish Coffee. Quite the show, and we had a wonderful time.
