Kosach weekend

We have been trying to get family to come visit for quite some time. Nik's parents (Steve and Gail) decided they would be the first ones. They flew in late Friday in time to go to a late dinner. Saturday I had to work, but I met them for lunch and Nik was able to go to a baseball game with his dad (their favorite). That night we had dinner at Irving St Kitchen (a place Nik and I have been eyeing for sometime) then we met our friends for some drinks at a near by martini bar. All of Nik's friends are very fond of the Kosachs. The Kosachs spent many weekend here during Nik's college days, so they are close with all of his friends. Sunday they were already heading back to Reno early so we walked the downtown area for some exercise then had a nice lunch at our favorite italian place (Piazza Italia). It was a quick trip for them and we were sad to see them go, but we were so excited they finally got to see our home, my work and our new life up in Portland. It was great to see you both and please do come back soon! I forgot to snap the photos this weekend. So sorry I only have one.

After Nik's parents left we took an afternoon nap to settle all the food we had eaten, then we headed to the Winterhawks hockey game. This is the minor league hockey team in Portland. All of the players are under the age of 21 and they are feisty things. It was playoffs and the testosterone was flying. Fight after fight, but also some really great plays and goals. We were fortunate enough to get free tickets from some nice man, who just happen to have some. As we were walking to the ticket counter, he asked if we had tickets yet. When we told him no, he said he had some for us. It was great!! We had great seats and great company and the stadium was a 15 minute walk from our apartment. It was a wonderful weekend with great company, food and entertainment.