Oregon – a dillightful adventure

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January 23, 2014January 3, 2018 by Ashlie, posted in Travel

From January 10 - January 19, Josh and I had the pleasure of venturing back to our homeland in the pacific northwest. It was refreshing to both body and spirit - escaping -40 degree temperatures and warming the soul with loved ones. One challenge, though, is that it's always tough to figure out how to … Continue reading pnw

An Oregon Thanksgiving

December 11, 2013July 20, 2015 by Ashlie, posted in Oregon, PNW, Thanksgiving

A splendid time in Oregon! Although many moments of the trip were not photographed, I got to spend lots of time with people I loved, doing things that I love. Moments not pictured below: Mom and I upheld our tradition of watching A Muppet's Christmas Carol. Kelsi and I hit up Ixtapa and had good … Continue reading An Oregon Thanksgiving

Happy 154th Birthday, Oregon!

February 15, 2013July 20, 2015 by Ashlie, posted in Beer, Celebration, Cheese, Home Sweet Home, Is it local?, Party, West Coast Best Coat

Yesterday was Oregon's 154th birthday, and we had a marionberry good time! While state pride certainly plays into celebrating Oregon's inception, it's also because of the people I love who still live there. And since Oregon's birthday shares the day with Valentine's day, it seemed appropriate to remember those I love who are far away … Continue reading Happy 154th Birthday, Oregon!