Hello from the road.

I am on the road to LA and just passed a sign saying "Los Angeles 170 miles". About half way there. We are getting into the full swing of things here with cheer season.

The Friday and Saturday before Thanksgiving we were in LA for an event, drove overnight home to Modesto and then Sunday morning drove the 10.5 hours back home to Corvallis. We spent Monday and part of Tuesday that week in Portland catching up with some coworkers, friends and the city both Luke and I love. It felt so good being back in Portland but very bittersweet at the same time. I don't think either of us wanted to acknowledge how much we missed Portland because it would make our move to California seem even more real. Backwards. I know. The rest of Thanksgiving week was spent in Corvallis with our families. We played games, watched TV, christmas tree hunted, decorated for Christmas, went wine tasting, attended Civil War and ate lots and lots of food!! It was a much need time of rest and relaxation with our friends and family. So grateful for it too!

We drove home to Modesto the Monday following Thanksgiving and then that next weekend (last weekend) we were in Palm Springs. It was a crazy fun event and Luke's younger brother John worked it with us. Brings even more meaning to working for a family business!

This past week has been incredibly busy and stressful but we did at least get our Christmas tree up! Unfortunately... Half of the lights went out yesterday. :( not sure if we will just leave it that way or get new lights. Lol. Oh and Luke got our lovely new-to-us Audi stuck in the mud in the groves of the ranch on Monday. Took several hours to get out but luckily no major car damage or tree damage. Thank you again to Stef and Josh for helping us out!

So that brings us to now. On the road again to LA. Sign update: 151 miles. This post is taking me awhile on my phone! We again will have the pleasure to work with John this weekend. One event Saturday and another on Sunday. Long weekend but driving home on Monday and not overnight which I am very thankful for!

Then, once again... Another event in LA next weekend and then the following weekend home to Oregon for Christmas!!! I feel like Luke and I are living in a car and our scenery is always the road but hey! At least we are together!! :)





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Hello from the couch!

I have been sick now for over a week. Boo! Life doesn't stop though so I have just been working through it but I finally scheduled a doctors appointment for tomorrow. I need some meds to kick this cold in the butt!

We are still working on getting consistent Internet at the house and hopefully that will happen this week. It's been quite an ordeal. Once we do, I hope to post more often and do some life updates! Until then, I hope all is well with everyone and luke and I can't wait to be back in Oregon for a week starting next week! Yayay!!!!

The Kennel

This weekend is our first long cheer weekend. We will maybe be home for about 6 hours total between early Saturday morning and late late Sunday night. Due to our crazy schedule we have to board Sammie for the first time ever. We have always had the luxury of friends watching him for us and it really does give me more peace of mind then boarding him. But, alas, this is the new way. I am dropping him off in a couple hours and will pick him up Monday morning. Not going to lie, I am sad and I feel like a bad pet owner for some reason. :( I have to remember that he will be fine and will have lots of fun. I know some people probably think I'm crazy for talking about my dog like a child but it's true! He is my baby!

Being still

Sometimes I get too caught up in life. Cleaning, working, cooking, TV shows, shopping, chores. I wouldn't say it's all a burden... I do spend a good chunk of time on myself and being selfish. But at times I forget to just stop and be still. Be grateful. Be thankful. Just be.

I'm outside in the fall sun just sitting in a camping chair. Hanging with myself and the outdoors. And technology obviously haha! It feels so refreshing to not worry about what to wear... Hello if the below picture doesn't show you enough evidence here is what I am wearing:

Forest green socks. Black shiny flats. Jeans. My kitchen apron I'm too lazy to take off. And a white long sleeve shirt you can't see from the picture.

As I am writing this on my phone and breeze just stirred up. It's amazing how a light breeze can make me feel loved and that I am where I belong. That is how I feel today. It makes me feel alive. And grateful to a Creator that made such a beautiful Earth.

I know this post seems all over the place today. But, I'm okay with that. And I hope that whoever read this is too. :)

Guest Room

Hey everyone! Come visit! You can stay in this lovely room:

Okay! Thanks! See you soon! :)

P.S. We are definitely hoping to add some more storage and furniture into this room but for now, simple is good!