So this current blog post is totally overdue but I wanted to post a little something in regards to our Portland visit.

As always seeing Ali and Ryan is a blast and it was a little sweeter this time as Jaron came with me. Usually, when I visit Ali I am not with Jaron and I usually come to work the Silver Auction Portland sale and extend my stay. However we came in this time to "train" - I use that very loosely - for the upcoming Portland Great Urban Race.

We got in on Friday evening after a quick visit with my grandma and a not so quick exercise in running out of gas. So it was just great to chillax and enjoy some good conversation and some of the most amazing pulled pork sandwiches I have ever had . Well done Ryan!!

The next morning we took in some of the splendor that Portland has to offer which consisted of eating our way through the Farmers Market and finding the most amazing chocolate croissant (actually not sure if it was the Farmers Market but that is what I am going with), people watching at Starbucks, rummaging the shelves at Powell's, getting caught in an impromptu rain shower, and finding the most random and amazing treasure on the streets, a picture is above - a hint, it is the painted Nike Air Force One Shoe. We also did A LOT of thrift shopping - Ali and I - not Jaron and Ryan as they do not have the dedication that we do to thrift for hours.

A fun game night with Matt & Brenna and yummy Papa John's Pizza rounded out our Saturday. Sunday we slept in late and then ate a lot of breakfast and enjoyed a quick visit to Saint Cupcake. A must for me!! Of course it is never enough time and Jaron and I had to get back on the road however not before stopping at Trader Joe's and Ikea. We had so much fun and I cannot wait until we go back in June for the race.