Christmas Party in the Burbs

Tis the season for Christmas parties. Our Portland Christmas party was out in the suburbs of Wilsonville. Let’s just say that I’ve adjusted to life in the city and forget what it’s like out there in what Jenna likes to call, “the middle of nowhere.” The houses are so BIG, there are two car garages, … Read more

Merry Christmas

We’ve been enjoying a low-key day around our house today. Sitting by the warm fire, a walk out in the incredible sunshine, a nap (for me anyway), a Christmas Eve church service to celebrate the real meaning of Christmas, Christmas fettuccine, lighting the final advent candle, and reading the last of the Advent book. It’s … Read more

A Christmas of Firsts

We had a really great Christmas season around here. We took advantage of the beautiful lights around the city, did a little Christmas candy making, loved reading our Advent book and lighting our candles and even got to enjoy the snow at my families house the weekend before Christmas. There were many firsts for us … Read more