The Timbers Army @ the home opener on 4.14.11Monday, May 2, 2011
MLS
A transformation has begun. Tammy and I are becoming hooligans. OK, not hooligans, but crazed soccer fanatics. We are of course season ticket holders for the Timbers, which turned out to be a brilliant move now that all of the home games are sold out (the entire season). But more than that... we are actually watching soccer on the tele! And not just the Timbers, we are watching every MLS game we can, and occasionally watching English Premier and La Liga (Barcelona!), but mostly MLS. It's just talk, but I keep bringing up Brazil 2014! This is definitely proof of a transformation from loving a team to loving a sport.
The Timbers Army @ the home opener on 4.14.11
The Timbers Army @ the home opener on 4.14.11
Coyote Wall
We took a nice 7 mile day hike in the Columbia River Gorge. The area is known as Coyote Wall and the trail started with a steep climb (1700 ft. elevation gain), leveled off and descended into a nice loop. We took plenty of pictures along the way, check them out!
View from the wall
Tammy on the trail along the wall
Us with Mt. Hood in the background
A type of wild sunflower?
Wild flowers
More of the wall
It's steeper than it looks!Friday, March 25, 2011
Backpacking @ Lower Deschutes River
On Tuesday, we went backpacking at Lower Deschutes State Recreation Area. It's on Oregon's northern border east of the Cascades, so it was a nice escape from the rainy city. Justin and I, along with the dogs, hiked in about 3 miles and stayed the night. Tuesday's weather was a fabulous 55 degrees and sunny. But overnight the temps dropped significantly and even the boys were cuddling in our sleeping bags to stay warm. I definitely should have brought my warmer bag! We still had fun and are ready for our next trip!
we always find room for a bottle of wine :)
our campsite was right along the river
we always find room for a bottle of wine :)
our campsite was right along the river
Deschutes River
hiking out
it almost looks like a Bald Eagle
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Winter Camping
Justin and I like to think of ourselves as pretty "outdoorsy" people. We love being outside and regularly hike, camp, and backpack when the weather allows us to. A few weeks ago when we were at White River Sno-Park we spotted several backpackers enjoying tent time in the snow. We have read about winter camping in Backpacker magazine and have always wanted to try it. Unfortunately, the price of 4 season tents has always stopped us from attempting it. So when I found out that REI rents winter tents, it needed to happen!
We picked Trillium Lake on Mt. Hood as our destination (since it's practically impossible to get a reservation at the campground in the summer, why not enjoy it in the winter when it's closed to car campers?). We parked at Trillium Sno-park and snowshoed in three miles to the lake. I think we had the (frozen) lake to ourselves which is something few people can say. We set up camp along the south side and we attempted to make a small fire. It turned out to be pretty difficult as you can imagine, but we were somewhat successful. Our zero degree sleeping bags kept us toasty warm in the just above freezing temps and the tent did a decent job of keeping us dry. It was really a great trip and I think we will be doing it again, next time at a higher elevation. I was worried about bringing my Canon along in the cold, so I just brought our old camera which doesn't do so well anymore. Bare with the pictures for a look into the crazy winter camping!
A Frozen Trillium Lake
First flag picture. Love the Madness.
We picked Trillium Lake on Mt. Hood as our destination (since it's practically impossible to get a reservation at the campground in the summer, why not enjoy it in the winter when it's closed to car campers?). We parked at Trillium Sno-park and snowshoed in three miles to the lake. I think we had the (frozen) lake to ourselves which is something few people can say. We set up camp along the south side and we attempted to make a small fire. It turned out to be pretty difficult as you can imagine, but we were somewhat successful. Our zero degree sleeping bags kept us toasty warm in the just above freezing temps and the tent did a decent job of keeping us dry. It was really a great trip and I think we will be doing it again, next time at a higher elevation. I was worried about bringing my Canon along in the cold, so I just brought our old camera which doesn't do so well anymore. Bare with the pictures for a look into the crazy winter camping!
A Frozen Trillium Lake
First flag picture. Love the Madness.
R2S 2011
We had a great time with Romp to Stomp this year! Our team, "The Breast Intentions" had 15 members helping to stomp out breast cancer. Family and friends joined forces and we raised a total of $1780 taking second place for team fundraising! The Oregon event brought in about $24,000 for Susan G. Komen, which is pretty fantastic. Thank you to everyone who supported our team this year and last. We can't wait to do it again in 2012!
off we go!
We did a good job of staying together for the first mile or so.
Made it to the top of the hill!
Tiff, Jeremy, and Aiden
At the finish line!!!
off we go!
We did a good job of staying together for the first mile or so.
Made it to the top of the hill!
Tiff and I finishing the 5k!
Tiff, Jeremy, and Aiden
At the finish line!!!
Me and Vanessa
With Nicki and Suzanne!
With Tori the awesome volunteer we meet!
Most of The Breast Intentions!
Justin, Suzanne, Nicki, Jeremy, Tiff, Migdalia, me, Vanessa
Aiden, Luis, Wendy
Justin, Suzanne, Nicki, Jeremy, Tiff, Migdalia, me, Vanessa
Aiden, Luis, Wendy
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Keep Portland Weird #4
Round 4 of Keep Portland Weird is dedicated to "The Church of Elvis". The Church of Elvis is in NW Portland and is a fun pit stop on your walk through downtown. It claims to be "the world's first 24 hour coin operated art gallery". Only Portland could call this art. It is a conglomeration of weirdness. There is actually very little to do with a church, and even less to do with Elvis. For a mere 25 cents you can get three miracles (the normal price of one!). A quarter will also buy you a 3 minute peek into the Barbie gym or a fortunetelling. Sound too good to be true? Check out the pics!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Romp to Stomp 2011
Justin and I have once again accepted the challenge of participating in Tubbs Romp to Stomp out Breast Cancer Snowshoe Series® on February 26th at White River Sno Park on Mt. Hood. I’m excited to get outside and go snowshoeing this winter, but I’m also participating in this event because I’m committed to the fight against breast cancer. As many of you know, cancer has continued to affect my family this year. My sister Lorie is continuing her battle with cancer as it has returned for the third time. My Aunt Mary was also diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer this year. We need your help in putting a stop to this disease!
Would you be willing to support my fundraising efforts with a donation? Your tax-deductible gift will make a difference in the lives of many!
It is faster and easier than ever to support this great cause - you can make your donation online by simply clicking on the link at the bottom of this message.
We greatly appreciate your support!
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