Back....

So, I guess I needed a blog break - a long blog break.  I've been busy, though, "nesting" for the arrival that we are getting in 9 weeks.  This past weekend, we were able to getaway to the coast for our last trip before the little guy arrives.  Rockaway Beach on the Oregon Coast was just what we needed - quiet, relaxing and overflowing with fresh seafood, delicious artisan cheeses and creamy Tillamook ice cream - black walnut, please!!  The cottage we rented was what one might call shabby, not chic, but had the most amazing view of twin rocks and the ocean and a lovely patio perfect for reading all of those baby books in preparation for the big day.  Here are a couple of photos...

Dungeness Crab cioppino

  Fresh Oregon marionberry milkshake!

Rainy day walk on the beach

View from the patio

31 weeks...

and I'm pretty sure that we officially have a name!!

Fruitin'

Yesterday was so amazingly beautiful here in Portland - the perfect day for fruitin'.  We bundled up, put the top down, hopped in the bug, and headed out for some gourds, apples, pears, pumpkins and other fall deliciousness!  

Caspers, the Idaho ghost!

Chilly in the shade, but gorgeous in the sun!

Mmmmmm....Fresh marionberry pie - we love Oregon!

And lunch - a freshly dipped caramel apple covered with nuts and chocolate chips!

The chickens on the farm....

One of the reasons we came.....gourds!

And lovely periwinkle mums!

Thanks for the day out, amigos!