Timberline Ski and Play

Nik and I decided even though the weather has been crummy, we really needed to get out of town and do some skiing before the season is over. We headed up to Timberline Ski Area for a day of whiteout skiing and playing with Wanda.

It was just that, we skied in whiteout conditions, only able to see the poles stuck in the snow to guide our way down the mountain. We decided regardless of the conditions we were glad to be up on the hill. The snow was pretty good for Oregon and it snowed on us much of the day. I thought the trees up high on the mountain were pretty incredible with all the beatings they take from wind and other weather.

After skiing we got Wanda out of the car and took her to the snow to play. She was just as excited as we were to be out in the winter elements. She ate the snow and chased the snow. Nik wrestled with her and we played fetch. I think Wanda enjoyed the day as much as us. We were so happy we went and had a wonderful day spent together with our little family.

Reno Training, Family and Friends with their new babies!

Last week I was fortunate to head to Reno, not just to visit family, but for work. I spent the first part of the week training at the Reno Service Center (Patagonia's US Distribution Center) with other Managers from around the country. It was wonderful seeing all the avenues of the company, everything from mail order, to shipping and repairs. I met a lot of people I work with on a regular basis up in Portland through email or by phone, so it was nice to put a face to the names. It worked out perfect because my mom lives so close to the Service Center, so I was able to stay with her and spend time with her when I was not working.

The Managers I trained with in Reno

After training was done I worked in a few visits with friends. I went to my old house in Reno, where one of my old roommates had just had a baby. Shayla named her lovely baby Gemma. She was so precious and sweet and it was amazing to see what incredible parents Shayla and Galen have already become. Logan, my other old roommate was there to visit as well and we all enjoyed catching up and playing with the baby.

Nik flew in Friday night, after picking him up at the airport we spent the evening at his parents house saying our hellos and catching up. They were so excited to see us and we were both happy to be together and back at home. On Saturday, my mom took Nik shopping at Banana Republic for a nice suit, shoes and shirts. He looks stunning in his new attire. That evening the Kosach's came to dinner at my Moms. We all had a wonderful time with incredible food (my mom's salmon is the best). Then Sunday the Kosach's had us to dinner and we were able to visit with Keri (Nik's sister), her fiance and Nik's Grandma. It was so much fun to be home and enjoy family for a week. I loved every moment of it.

Thanks Mom, Ben, Steve and Gail for taking care of us for the weekend. We love you guys and were very happy to be home. Now... come visit us!