A Baking We Shall Go: Oregon Days 5-6

Saturday was a day of getting the furnace fixed and Christmas shopping. Why is it that everything seems cuter when you are thousands of miles away from where you live? Lucky for me I have enough sense not to purchase anything that
1.) I would have to put in storage back in MD, and
2.) That would be complicated to transport back to MD.
It has kept my budget allot longer in my wallet.

Sunday was baking day. We hit the counters with a batch of "The Pioneer Woman"'s cinnamon Rolls. Making 7 pans and taking d-lyn 7 hrs, I think we should offer to rename them the lucky 7 rolls. Well maybe the tasty seven rolls, or the magical 7 rolls since they disappear within 7 seconds. We also made some Pecan Vanilla Toffee. I had never made toffee but felt safe with a recipe from Sunset Mag. These also tasted especially good since we used D-lyn's secret ingredient. (I'd tell ya what it is but then it would be a secret would it?)

Heres a picture of the "Magical 7's" and the "Secret Tasty Toffee"

Panes, Trains, and Automobiles:Oregon Days 1-4

I cannot believe that I have only been here 4 days! What a whirlwind! Tuesday was s great reunion with Darilyn and her family. Heidi took one look and me and said;"You look just like, but different from, well, you know". Wednesday I took off again to visit the family in Coos Bay.I had purchased what I thought was a train ticket to Eugene, but in reality was seated on a bus for a 2.5 hr drive. I really had no complaints though, since the ride was speedy and we all had our own seat. Wednesday night through Fri morning I spent with my parents. It was fun. I wore them out completely! I wont enclose the photo of my mom passed out at the Rood farm. But it was a good one! Friday was sad goodbyes at the train station (to catch my bus) and I was back up to Portland for Book Club. What I have to say about that is... Bunko Babes, we have some good competition for the group with good food and great laughs!

This is the ceiling at Union Station Portland.














The Wayside Inn, Drain, Oregon: We stopped here for linner on the way home to Coos Bay and for brunch on the way back to Eugene. It is a small diner with its usual crowd of regulars, and home cooked food.














These are photos form our visit to Shore Acres. You can tell it is an Oregon light show by the not so traditional light displays of fish and sea animals.
























































Charleston, Oregon





















































The last one standing: The last Bull to be on the Rood Farm.



















Bandon, Oregon














Home
















A Drive in Oregon
























































The Elk





























Book Club

I'm Feeling It!!!!!

All day today whenever I told someone I was heading off to Oregon Tuesday, or even thought about it I have gotten all giddy! I AM SOOOO
EXCITED!!!! I have not seen them for a year and am looking forward to
just spending time with them. My nieces have grown up so much over the
years since I have lived in Maryland. During my stay I will also be
able to see my folks in Coos Bay and other great family members.
(Photo compliments of Darilyn's Blog :)

First SNOW!

We had our first snowfall this past week. I love the look of snow. Not too fond of the driving but... love the look!

Classes Are Done!!!

Yahoo! Classes are done, Well almost! I still have a few assignments and a final for my online class. I still feel that all is good and my mind may be able to relax. I only get a few weeks to relax and then I start a job at Howard County General Hospital. I will work as a PTC for a year in exchange for well... work, and training in other areas the nursing program at HCC does not offer! This past semesters classes really kicked my rear. I had to say goodbye to a few friends that did not pass. They will get wait-listed to start this semester over. Well just actually the class they missed. Hopefully they will get in soon. It has been cool to see so many of the friends I made over the past couple years in my pre-reqs start the program. If all goes as planned I will be finished in a year. CRAZY!!!





Study Survival Necessities! Starbucks and Burts Bees!








A few of our Practice Rooms and Dummies!
(No my friend Erin is not a Dummie!)








Our Nursing Computer Lab

A "Grateful" Day!

This past thanksgiving I spent the evening with my friends the Kashketts. I was really happy to do this for many reasons. 1)I like them. 2)I wouldn't have to worry about politely declining the turkey, since they are vegetarians. 3)We got to wear Tye dye and celebrate a grateful-grateful dead day.

Tye-Dye Heaven!








The table-After we ate!








Hanging out- (if you look closely you can see the handmade spiral stairs in the back.








Kashkett's Porch.









The Moon. (It is not that easy to see in this photo, but the trees are dark and pointing to the moon)

Scarriest Clothing I Own!

I looked through my closest for the scariest clothing I owned. This came out the winner. I am a little far back, but I believe that you can still see the lovely collar, tapered, pleated legs, and button down shirt. The shoes are very uncomfortable and yes, I am wearing socks. (I know, shocking to those of you who know me.) I did not use this for Halloween, although I had to wear it on the 31st. I am sure I would have won first prize in the ugly category though!