Desk hunt

So, the other day we went on a bike ride to try to find a desk we saw on craigslist. On the way we came across this bread factory. At the time they were baking cinnamon raisin bread and it smelled soooo good.


Bread on a conveyor belt. The windows let you see the process they go through in making the bread. It was like watching something on discovery channel.
Mmmmm bread.

View across the street.
Bread coming out of the oven.
A big loaf on top of the factory.

OKState

So, I don't know why I haven't posted this yet... But, it is kinda rare that us OSU football fans have much to brag about. But, this year has been great so far. Hope we can pull it off this weekend. Go Pokes!


Our upset of Mizzou

Homecoming walkaround.

Not real big on the country song but still a good video.

Spring Preview 1

Spring Preview 2

A cool piece about a deaf player on the team.

Okay so we'll cancel that move to Canada...

Last night was amazing, pure joy and triumph rang throughout the streets. Car horns honking, bike bells ringing, people dancing, bands playing. It was a great sight to see and hear, everyone celebrating because our man Barack made it into office! In sixty years when this is in the history books and is part of of our American history curriculum I'll still remember the sounds and good vibes from the streets that night because history was made and we were all part of it. I loved seeing everyone's reactions from around the world, everyone was just as elated as we were here. People are finally starting to look at America in a different light, and can see we're trying to get ourselves in the right direction. I'm so proud of our country and I never thought I would say those words.

The ballot drop off box is right down the block. Traffic was wicked congested. Who waits until the VERY last minute? Really.

The office of elections is across our block. People are waiting to vote, the line goes all the wayyyy down the block. Everyone was keeping good spirits though and cheering and dancing while in line.

Hi I'm a mailbox. I don't want your votes.

"CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?!"

Too bad you can't tell from this photo, but see those arrows? Down there it was packed with people dancing, some bands, possibly a small riot. But the good kind.

Luke being patient and cute at the same time. An easy feat for him I promise you.

A news team waiting outside, doing exit polls I'm guessing.

Only a few people in there now.

Gil unimpressed by the whole evening. But Luke and I have always known Gil is a die hard conservative. When we first got him he sat on the computer googled Bill O'Reilly.

After hearing the results Luke and I took a bike ride to Voodoo Doughnut. Time to celebrate with some delicious sugar!

Oregon blueberry (my favorite), grape ape (our favorite), Portland cream, maple cream (Luke's favorite), and a powered raspberry filled doughnut. Yeah not too good for the body, but good for the soul. And we did bike there after all.

Trees

So, yesterday we went on a bike ride and ran some various errands. It was a little wet and cold but very pretty. A lot of the trees are from Laurelhurst Park which is just a couple miles from us.
Stopped to sit on a bench and snap some shots.



Tried to get a shot of this whole humongous Douglas fir.
Found a pond with some good trees around it.


Kayla waits paitiently.

Just Oak St.
A random mural of Mt. Hood.

Groovy new record wall!

Luke and I have made a few upgrades to the old abode this past week. Kim gave us a sweet leather fold out couch (which is also our new bed, yippie!) and a big screen tv! We're definitely enjoying it! I also found a use for all those records we scored at a free sale when we first moved here. This will do at least until we get our turntables.