la la life..: October 2008

Sunday, October 26, 2008

The Haunted Village

On Friday, Jared and I went to the

Haunted Village with Cami and Travis.

It was a great Haunted House and unlike any that I've been to!

Haunted Houses.

This is why I love Halloween.

That and.. the costumes, carving pumpkins, the trick or treating,

the Halloween parties, scarecrows, witches, the memories... :)

Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to take pictures of the Tobler Family. Luckily, Jessica brought along her friend, Brock (who also happened to be my brother from trek years ago) to help with the shots that I was in!

Have I mentioned that I love Fall?

Weekend visit from Kristie

Finally, I was able to go up to the mountains to admire the leaves.

Fall is my favorite time of the year!

Friday, October 17, 2008

Bumper Sticker

A good friend gave me this bumper sticker a few weeks ago, in a surprise envelope. A note was attached that said, "Because you love Oregon so much, this is for you. Put it somewhere visible so you can see it daily."

I love this bumper sticker. -It is just too cool to put on my Dodge Neon. Especially with my hopes to sell it, someday (soon). I've yet to figure out the perfect place to stick it to.

Top 10 Things I love about Oregon:
1. Every back road is a beautiful adventure to explore.
2. The Chicken Taco Salad from the Logger.
3. The old houses.
4. The simple things that make life good. (ie. a mailman that walks with a mail bag to deliver to each house. When is the last time you saw a postman do that?)
5. The rain. It suits Oregon well.
6. The flowers.
7. Beach towns.
8. The most delicious candy and ice

cream shops you'll ever encounter.
9. The waterfalls.
10. Halloween time in Oregon. October is the best month to visit. (spooky!)

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Husband=Fiance

Tag from Jayme!

1. Where did you meet your husband? We met snowboarding at the Canyons. And then at his cabin. And then in a YSA meeting. (it took us a while) haha.

2. How long did you date before you got married? It will be about a year and a half.

3. How long have you been married? 0.

4. What does he do that surprises you? Recently? Jason Mraz tickets :)

5. What is your favorite feature of his? His laugh and his eyes.

6. What is your favorite quality? His kindness.

7. Does he have a nick name for you? Not really.. Just the usual terms of endearments.

8. What is his favorite food? Burrito from Cafe Rio

9. What is his favorite sport? Basketball & Snowboarding

10. When and where did you first kiss? September 2007 at his cabin.

11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? Lately, wedding planning. & usually, snowboarding, hiking, going to Cafe Rio, watching The Office..

12. Do you have children? Not yet!

13. Does he have any hidden talents? He is a better house-keeper than Mr. Clean himself.

14. How old is he? 23

15. Who said I love you first? Completely out of character, I did!

16. What is his favorite music? Pop, Alternative.. Top 40 mostly ;)

17. What do you admire most about him? He is extremely goal orientated and tries his hardest at everything he does.

18. What is favorite color? Blue.

19. Will he read this? Possibly...

Chelsea, Cami, Lynsey!
-TAG! You're it!

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

The Big White Van

This past weekend, my Mother, my Aunt Deanne, and I headed up in an old, big, white van to Astoria, Oregon to visit my Aunt and Grandmother. Also, to bring them the beautiful van seen above. The drive was long, even though I slept for a big part of the time. When we stopped for gas, it didn't start until a prayer was said and we laughed as we decided to not turn off the car again until we got to our destination. When we finally arrived, we went to the Logger -my favorite small town restaurant for my favorite chicken taco salad!

Traditionally, the dictionaries are brought out, and Upwords is played in tournament-like fashion. This trip was no different. I've yet to win a game but, I took second place this trip. I'll take that standing proudly. Especially with my crossword loving aunts playing.

The market in Astoria is always on the agenda because my Aunt Joleen sells her artwork and jewelry there weekly. Here, I found these beautiful bouquets being sold! Can you imagine being surprised by one of these arrangements?! Husbands in the Northwest should be held to a different standard, as far as flower-giving goes.

It is no wonder that my good friend, Kristie -living in Washington, decided to be a florist.

My Aunt Joleen was nice enough to give Jared and I two original paintings for a wedding gift. This is a painting of Haystack rock in Canon Beach, Oregon. The other is of the Peter Iredale shipwreck.