Happy Easter!

Life @ 20/10

Honestly, turning 30 was never a big deal for me...but boy has everyone let me know that I'm getting older. My own father called me an 'old man,' my students think it really old, and all the gifts and cards I received made me feel ancient (Thanks for the pill box and Prunelax). You could have even used my cake to start a house fire since Alli put all 30 candles on it. Chris even asked me if I was starting to collect my social security. Hardy-har-har. So from now on, we'll refer to the age of 30 as the 20/10. Here's to making it to 20/20.

Spring Break Part 1

Last week my (Alli) mom, dad, sister, and her boyfriend (Chris) drove all the way up to Hillsboro to visit us. Unfortunately, Ben had to work that week so I played tour guide and took them all over the place to give them a taste of Portland and Oregon. What a week! We walked around downtown Portland, saw Pioneer Courthouse square, spent lots of time in Powell's Books, ate at Henry's 12th Street Tavern, ate giant cinnamon rolls at Camp 18, strolled through Cannon Beach, explored all of Beaverton and Hillsboro, went shopping at Bridgeport Village in Tigard, got some tea at the Stash Tea factory store, celebrated Ben's birthday (again), and just hung out together. It was a great week. We spent lots great time together all smooshed in our 2 bed/1 bath apartment.

Hanging out with mom, Uncle John, Aunt Alexis, and Joanna for Ben's birthday.

Crazy kids.

Playing Blokus with mom, Ben, and Chris.

Mom and Dad boxing on the Wii.

I got a job!

Many of you know that my (Alli) first job that I had when we moved up here was not really the right place for me. So for the past few months I have been sitting at home with Autumn looking for a new job. This last Thursday I interviewed and was offered a position at OHSU (Oregon Health & Science University). I am the new Administrative Coordinator for the Dermatology department. I am very excited about this new position and working for OHSU. I have heard great things about working there and am looking forward to riding the MAX every day to the waterfront where the new building is located.

Oh, and the Dermatology department is on the top floor of the Center for Health and Healing, so they have a Mt. Hood webcam - you have to check it out!

Men's Retreat

The boys in our small group and I went to Wildhorse Canyon for our church's Iron Man Retreat. It was really good to meet a few new guys and get to strengthen the relationships with the guys that I already knew. The interesting thing that I didn't know was that Wildhorse Canyon used to be owned by this guy called the Rajneesh. Now it's the largest Young Life owned establishment in the nation. There was tons of stuff to do there as well, including hiking to the top of a hill to see the canyon and it's surrounding area. All in all, it was a great weekend!

Dear Dad...

I just wanted to let you know that I have taken over your guitar case. I thought it was time I had a new place to rest my weary paws. As you will see I have left some of my fur so you don't forget this now belongs to me. Love, Autumn


Little does she know, this is her new cat carrier. Ha ha.