Hot Hot ................... HOT!!!

It's these kinda days when I really miss our air conditioner. They said on the news that it's suppose to reach 90 degrees today. It feels much hotter to me, but it's so pretty out. This is the view off our balcony.I love how green and lush the grass is, I really want to throw off my shoes and go roll around in it.............don't you? Today has been a good day so far. This morning I dragged Scott outside so that we could get some fresh air and a little exercise. On my way home from work yesterday I noticed that the street by our house has a nice walk area that's set back from the street a little, perfect for jogging. That got me excited to go outside and walk instead of the gym at our apt. (which we say we want to use but haven't yet) We didn't go that way this morning but sometime this week defiantly. Today we walked around the golf course across the street. I really hope I can get in the mode to do that at least 3 times a week, we'll see.
In a little bit we're heading over to my moms for a BBQ. I'm making mojito's and I'm really excited to use my new thrift store find.
It's an adorable Pyrex pitcher with cute little lemons on it. There are so many thrift stores around here it's great. One of these times I'll have to go out and make a day of it.
I better get started on those mojitos.

The Falls.....................Ahhhhh!

Scott has never been to Multnomah Falls so I packed a picnic and took him through the Gorge on the Historic Hwy today. Wow, we couldn't have asked for a better day. This picture isn't actually Multnomah but one of the falls after. We stopped and had lunch and this was taken just steps from our picnic table, how cool? On our way up to the falls we stopped at every scenic stop and hiking trail. One of the first we stopped at, we hiked back to the falls and felt like we were trekking through forest and that we were the first to discover it. I wish I had some pictures but the sun was at the worst spot and they were all blown out. On our way back into town we passed another trail that looked really cool, we're defiantly going back soon. We did all of this and didn't spend a dime, didn't think that was possible.
We also drove through Lake Oswego so I could show Scott where I use to live. They built a really cool new park with lots of paths and a little wading stream for people to soak in right in the middle of the apartments. It's right on the river so the view is amazing. We wanted to move there, but it's so expensive now since they added so many new restaurants and shopping areas right across the street.
We're having so much fun exploring everything, We can't decide what we want to do next. We discovered Roslyn Lake right next to us and also the Willamette Valley has wineries that stretch through a hundred miles, so I think we'll be taking a dip and tasting some wine very soon. I've been keeping my camera on me at all times so soon there WILL be pictures.

All settled in

Look how gorgeous it is here. Well this isn't exactly where we live, but it's close. It's this place called Edgefield and it's so fun to hang out at all day long. We went on Saturday (Cinco De Mayo) and just hung out. First we went to the winery and tasted all sorts of great wine that they make right there on the property. Then we got a beer that they also make and walked around. They have so many little different areas to check out, there's a mini par 3 golf course, a hotel with a nice fancy restaurant and another building with a casual place to eat that also has a movie theater where you can grab a beer and a slice then go grab a couch and watch the show. All the little bars hidden all around the property are so much fun to explore like this one.
There's places like this all over Portland, so much to do.

So now we're all settled in, the apartment is set up and I start work this Friday. The weather has been so nice the past couple days in the 8o's and so sunny. Today we're going to my dad's house for dinner and I'm excited to to see my little brother and sister.
It's been a little surreal being back home it seems like so much has changed and I can hardly find my way around, but it's kinda like exploring a whole new city especially since Scott has never lived here before. We both miss San Diego a lot just like we new we would but we're having such a good time.

we made it..........................barely!

well we're here in Happy Valley Or. The trip was long but not bad. We drove 14 hours Monday and about 5 hours Tuesday. I'm happy we finally made it after about a year in planning this move. Now that we're here things defiantly aren't going as smoothly as we both hoped they would. We miss everyone back home and we also miss our old apartment but I'm sure we just need to get adjusted to the Oregon way of life, it might take a little while but it will come I sure. I'll have a more in depth post later on in the week when we have more stuff unpacked and situated.

A Prayer for VA.

My heart goes out to everyone affected by the tragedy at Virgina Tech. yesterday. May many Prayer be sent your way.

apartment shmartment.......Arggg!!!

I have never been so frustrated trying to get into an apartment as I have been theses past few weeks. Scott and I are trying to get into this place in Happy Valley that my mom said are the best she found when she went out looking for us. Well..... it has not been fun. First they had to fax over the applications and when we got them you couldn't read a thing on them, so my mom had to read the questions to me over the phone and we filled them out. Then they told us we had to have guaranteed jobs. My boss called the Outback in Portland and the mgr. there said I would be able to transfer but when the apartment called to check he told them something different. Ok whatever, so then Friday the owner called and now I'm guaranteed a job, But Scott doesn't. They told us we either had to have jobs or $7500 in the bank. All they have to do is look at my credit and rental history, I have never payed rent late and I always pay my bills on time. Plus I have have worked for the same company for 9 1/2 years and we pay 3 times the rent now then they charge there. Do I really seem like someone that will rent an apartment and not pay for it? I don't want to ruin my credit. I understand they have to cover their on butts, but seriously, I have never had this problem, even when I was 19 getting my very first place. Ok, I'm done, I had to get it out. I'm sure everything will work out in the end it always does. Now on to a more exciting topic. Aren't these shoes amazing? There the Poetic Licence 'Check Mate' Flat and their available at Nordstrom's for only $64.95. I think I just found what I'm going to spend my Nordy's gift card that my dad bought me 2 Christmas's ago on. I have so much green in my wardrobe so these will fit in perfectly. I really do love a good flat.

And look at these........very nice right? I found these shoes via meesh . You can find them at
Le Train Bleu and to my happy surprise is located in Portland, very cool huh? I'm defiantly going to visit this store when I get there.
Today I went to loehman's and found some very cool stuff. I had never been there and had been planning on going to the Nordstrom Rack today but a friend told me about this place. I finally found a good pair of (Joe's) jeans that I have been in desperate need of and they were $100 cheaper then normal. Of course the closest one to Portland is about 3 hours away in Bellvue Wa. so I guess it will become a stop at the frequent Seattle trips we will soon be having.

Ok this is kinda off the subject but I found these cute little birds at Ann Wood Handmade and thought they were so adorable I just had to post them.

Carlsbad flower fields

We finally made it to the flower fields today and it was spectacular! We've lived less than a mile away from this 50 acre ranunculus field for almost 3 years now. I'm so happy I got to see it and take some pictures. It was the most gorgeous day out. In the picture you can see all the ladies wearing their purple outfits and red hats, they were all over the place.

The colors are amazing, and it makes it so much better that it overlooks the Pacific Ocean.





Spring really is my favorite season. The flowers are blooming everywhere. There are tiny hot pink flowers blanketing the sides of the I-5 right now, it looks like someone laid hot pink carpet down. Byrd's of Paradise are blooming at every intersection corner, lilies and roses are in everyone's yards.




I feel so lucky to have had the chance to get away from home and live somewhere else for a while and especially in Southern California. I've had so much fun while I've lived here and meet so many people. I have to admit that I'm really getting sad to leave now. When we still had a few months it was "I can't wait to leave and get back home" but now that there's only 3 weeks left it has hit hard that it's almost over and a new chapter is about to begin. I'm excited about this new chapter but still sad to close this one.
Above the flower fields are The Grand Pacific Palisades Resort. Scott use to work at the Karl Strauss Brewery right next door, what an awesome view they have.