Adventures in Married Life

May 13, 2013

Mother's day "T" Party

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YW & Activity day Girls activity

They activity girls are 8 to 11 year old girls in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

And YW means Young Women, which is the program in the church for the girls 12 to 18.

The activity girls helped to plan the Mother's day tea. Saturday afternoon we met at the back patio of the McMinnville Stake Center. I decorated with flowers and tea pots. We had chicken avocado salad sandwiches, mini red velvet cupcakes, mini scones, lemon cookies, pasta salad, carrots/celery dip and strawberry & mango tea.

We made flower pens to put in our lovely pots. It was really nice for the girls to share this time with their mothers. We had a nice afternoon.

Date Night: Drive–In's

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We ain't teenagers no more

Pacer texted me and invited me out on a date for Friday night. I gladly accepted… I hadn't any other offers so I figured it best to accept.

We hadn't gone out on a date in quite some time. So we got a pizza, soda, made popcorn, bought some gummy bears, piled the car with blankets and chairs and headed out to Newberg. I had never been to the drive-ins here in Oregon. I used to go with my friends in Cali… ahh remember those days?? FUN TIMES no????

We got there around 630ish got our spot and proceeded to wait til dark to start the movie. Iron Man 3… excellent flick BTW!

We ate our pizza and people watched. Then I downloaded a new game on my phone. Its an app designed by Ellen DeGeneres, called Heads up. Super hysterical. We even had someone come over and ask us what we were playing. It was so funny. Then my battery died. End of phone fun! ***note to self must bring charger next time***

We decided to stay for the second movie, The Great and Powerful OZ. Completely ridiculous!!!! Do not I repeat DO NOT pay money to see this movie. You will want to stick anything you may have on hand into your eyes!

We got home around 2:30 am and we were DEAD tired for the rest of the weekend. I don't know if this is what happens once you get married, you must go to bed by 10pm. Or if its cause I am getting older. Either way, probably will not be staying up that late ever again. Not if I can help it at least.

May 8, 2013

Exploring Portland

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Mission: Explore Portland

Pacer and I haven't had an entire day to ourselves in several weeks. Pacer rolled out of bed and announced we were going to Portland. It was an absolutely amazing day. 80+ degrees with a cool Spring breeze. There was a million things going on in downtown. On the waterfront there was a cinco de Mayo festival and the Saturday Market was alive and bustling with people. Bikes, runners & oodles of children playing in the water fountains, and us picnicking on the water front. After our lunch we walked and walked all over the city. We explored china town, downtown mall, the Pearl district and 23rd street.
We road the trolly & ate frozen yogurt and just enjoyed being together.
We have been exploring new places around where we live. The best part is we don't have to go very far from home to find wonderful things to do. I love Oregon.
Best place ever!!!!