Bend Update #1

Living in Oregon update, Jan 2015.

We have noticed that Oregon has all of the water, like more than all of CA.

The first huge snowstorm was a bit of a shock. It is NOT a straight 75 degrees all the time, anymore.
Smith Rocks in the snow is beautiful:

We have enjoyed Holidays:

Enjoyed time with some old friends and new:

And this is happening:

That is all. We miss everyone that isn't here with us.

Leaving SB

As we left Santa Barbara in November, we tried to hit ALL the places and friends:

Hendry's Beach

Ellwood

It was mostly beach time, biking, wine tasting, and seeing people.

We miss you SB! 

Ironman Weekend

2014 Ironman Weekend 

Madison, Wisconsin

Adam finished an Ironman Race and he is awesome! Jasmine had a horrible travel weekend and got stuck overnight in Denver twice. But, that meant she was able to see Jasper and Logan unexpectedly and that was verra nice. 

Logan really wanted a picture of the wall more than a picture of Jasper and I. No hard feelings.

We also got to meet the newest Hansen, Birch and see the homestead in the gorgeous driftless region.

The race started at 7 AM sharp and then we settled in to spectate while Adam punished himself.

My first terracing experience, Adam is in the middle of the swimming pack here.

We were bussed out to mile 54 of the bike and saw Adam blast by looking strong. Then we headed back to the State Capital Square to watch for him on the run portion.

Hanging with the State Capital

Waiting for Adam to finish the 2nd 1/2 marathon loop

Grabbing a late dinner at the panini truck

Amazing Finisher!

Adam is Ironman!

The next day we hung out with the Hansen's - in which, we had a wonderful early lunch, went to a glorious cheese deli, and then went to some old U of Wisco haunts. Adam and I enjoyed much terracing! It appears that anything over one story can be a terrace in Wisconsin.

And then Adam fell asleep in a field of grass and duck poop until we went to catch our flight.
Until next time!