After a whole month in alpine bliss, we packed things up and moved out of the canyon. We spent a busy weekend working on some projects at Margaret’s place in Centerville and having one more super fun Mueller family dinner. Then we filled the car with a few things and drove north and west for a change of scenery.
Our first stop was Twin Falls to see my brother and sister-in-law. Since Torr and Jane moved to Idaho and we moved to wherever we are now, we just don’t see them much, so it was a delight to spend an evening with them getting caught up. Torr fed us well and we had a great time. Then it was on to Oregon. We really enjoyed the spectacular drive through the Columbia River gorge, especially since we’ve never seen it decked out in autumn colors before. It was a rainy drive into Portland, but it was a beautiful and moody time to be there.
We were there to deliver some items to a violin dealer that we have worked with before, but that was a great excuse to check in on our youngest, El, and partner, Adia. We had delicious dim sum and did some shopping. They look great and it was so good to see them in person and get caught up a bit. After a couple of days in the city, we made a break for the coast. We are staying in the beautiful coastal town of Yachats. We are just a block from the ocean and we’re loving the sunset show every evening. We also enjoyed a great hike around Cape Perpetua, including Thor’s Well and the Spouting Horn as well as killer fish and chips at Luna Sea Fish House.
The only downside has been that I’m a bit under the weather with a head cold. It has slowed me down a bit, but it hasn’t been too bad. We’re definitely in the right place for a slower pace. Have a great week!
She’s Here!
Hi! We’ve had a good week here in Northern Utah. The weather is warming up a bit, there are buds on the trees, and…oh yeah…we have a new granddaughter! Daisy Ray Bauserman joined us about 10 days early on Friday night. Lauren had a crazy day of contractions and running back and forth to the hospital on Thursday with no progress. Then on Friday night, little miss didn’t waste any time and was born just before 10 pm. There was a bit of a hiccup in delivery when Lauren’s blood pressure dropped (and of course, so did baby’s) due to an extra dose of pain meds in her epidural. But she recovered and was able to deliver normally, despite being extremely medicated and numb. Miss Daisy’s a cute little thing and looks an awful lot like her big sister. Needless to say, we are tickled with our newest addition.
Marching On
Hello from beautiful Utah and Happy March! We had a good two weeks in Missouri, playing with kids and helping out. After two long driving days later, we are resting up in Utah for new adventures coming up! Although Nathan was fighting illness the whole time, we had a...
A Very Merry Birthday
We’ve had a good week here in Ohio and West Virginia. Nathan is still in a battle with a cold virus, but it’s been great beside that wrinkle. We’ve played with the kids, done some projects around Lauren’s house, and even found time for a trip to the dentist (Bo :)). We just happened to be around while he was off with his brothers and dad on a hunt, so it was a bonus to be able to help Lauren. She’s in her last month of pregnancy number four, so things are getting exciting! Despite being 8+ months pregnant, she prepared me a spectacular birthday dinner, making ramen from scratch (including handmade noodles) and a glorious flourless chocolate cake. I was spoiled to get fancy chocolates from my hubby, texts and calls from lots of people I love, and plenty of grandkid giggles and hugs. It’s been a good one! We’ll be picking up and moving on tomorrow…Missouri is next!