Brian's friend came to visit over a month ago. We had a great time together and tried to get some sight seeing and hiking done between rainstorms.
Crown Point
The Vista House at Crown Point
Multnomah Falls
Punchbowl Falls
Thanks for coming to town, Nate!
A while ago—back in July, Brian and I were adult chaperone’s for a young single adult activity. The year before we had gone as young single adults. It was a little funny to be back this time as chaperone’s. The Portland Spirit left the dock at midnight and got back at 1:30 a.m. We had fun, but realized again how grateful we are to be married and not single anymore!
I may be going against the current (with my family), but I think I like Halloween. I might get some flack for that. Maybe I should clarify—I don’t like the scary, creepy, ugly costumes, ghoulishy side of Halloween (at all!), but I really like pumpkins, carving, cute costumes, and even a tiny bit of trick-or-treating for the kids. I have some really great Halloween memories growing up, and I hope I can bring out the great side of it for our kids—I’m convinced there is one!
This year, we went to Brian’s parents for pumpkin carving. Brian did the carving for our family—I can hardly look at food right now, let alone dig into it and smell it’s gushiness. So, I opted to watch (from afar) as Brian and his mom carved.
Brian and Barbara carving
finished product
the headless horseman in the dark
A note about our costumes from the last post—I thought of the costume idea and did some of the thinking behind them, but in reality, Brian put them together—he’s quite incredible that way. He really can do anything, I’m learning.
