Back to Basketball (Day 4)

The day started out with the guys heading to Fry's electronic store and REI (where Caleb got a great deal on a insulated raincoat). The girls checked out a quilting shop and each came home with a couple projects to try out.

In the afternoon we headed back into Portland to watch our last two games. Very fun. They guys behind us asked where our matching shirts were. This time when the games was over we had a schedule for the MAX. We didn't want to wait another 30 minutes so we (along with tons of other people) squeezed ourselves on board.

When we got home Caleb and Dale hung up the quilt above the doorway. We made cake pops and got packed to leave early the next morning. It was such a fun trip.

Oregon Coast (Day 3)

Friday we headed west to the coast. We weren't sure what type of weather we would end up but it wasn't bad--overcast but not raining for most of the trip. We walked along the shore and found a tunnel to go through to the other side.

Caleb had fun skipping rocks between waves and I took tons of pictures.

We went to the Tillamook Cheese factory and got to see them making cheese--huge blocks being cut down, measured, and packaged. Then we got to sample many different flavors.

We went to Cannon Beach which was less rocky and more sandy. There we had dinner at a little restaurant before heading home.

As we were driving we listened to some basketball games. We turned the radio on just in time to listen to the end of the three games that were big upsets. It was pretty exciting. 

 That night was watching more basketball on TV (KU) and we tried out felting Easter eggs.

Basketball Marathon (Day 2)

Thursday we took the MAX into Portland to watch a basketball marathon. There were several other people heading to the games to talk to on the ride. We were all decked out in their t-shirts and scarves.

Wichita State-VCU      Indiana-New Mexico State 

New Mexico-Long Beach State        Louisville-Davidson

Don't those boys look serious about their basketball? The games were pretty good  and the pep bands were entertaining during all the timeouts. We left in the pouring rain and waited 45 minutes for the right MAX to come. But we had a great time.

March Decoration Madness

This year for the traditional March Madness decoration extravaganza the Ipson's sent us some items that had to be used in our decorations. These items include a skein of orange yarn, a piece of flannel fabric, and materials to make a flag. We decided to decorate the living room and dinner room this year (you can review last years rooms in our older blog by clicking here).

And it wouldn't be complete without the newly made March Madness quilt.

Welcome to Portland

We had so much fun going to Portland to visit with family, see basketball, and tour the beautiful area. More to come soon, once there is time to go through and pick some pictures to post.

Getting Ready

I'm all ready for March. Are you?

Highland Conservatory

For the first time since we have lived here, we went to the conservatory at Highland Park. It is a pretty neat place. Different climates in different rooms.The desert room was pretty dangerous because of all the cacti--some very sharp needles.  

There were some huge palms and many flowering plants. The Spanish moss was pretty neat too.