Visiting Randy and Michael

We are back, and I have a few more posts from our travels, just getting out of being buried under 600+ e-mails….

After the wedding on Saturday (which I’ll show you all some images of when I get home and have a faster computer) we drove from Mt. Vernon to Sherwood, just outside Portland to visit Randy and Michael. Randy used to live in SD and was friend and business partner of Andy’s dad Roger. We hadn’t seen these two since our wedding 5 years ago and it was so great to see them.

As we drove up to there home I knew I was going to love it as the driveway was lit with very cool lamps. As their home came into view I immediatly got home envy. It was beautiful inside and out. Once inside- wish I would have taken some inside images, I was in awe at all the beautiful decor. They did an amazing job of pulling it all together. The home has about 5 different levels, curved walls and ceiling and they managed to select furniture, art work and accesories that complimented and contrasted with the home perfectly. I wanted to move in! We had a wonderful meal, good wine, great conversation and the company was the best part.

So this morning I woke up early. I thought darn I woke up too late and I’m not going to get to enjoy the light coming in their east facing windows. But I was wrong, it was only 7:17am. Of course Ayden realized I was awake and immediately required that I fulfill my statement that we could get into the hot tub in the morning. It was so nice with the crisp air and morning sun lighting up the foliage around the home. So relaxing – I think everyday should start that way. From the hot tub we could see out across the valley and on a clear day Mt. Hood, but the Mt. had a haze on it this morning. It was still wonderful.

Then Randy and Michael prepared a yummy breakfast for us. Thank you guys for a wonderful stay, we will be back soon!
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Ayden eating his huge yummy burger!

Ayden and Avani cuddling up – we so need to get a pet. These two became friends so quickly.

Here is their home this morning.

And Ayden peeking out of the hot tub.

Ayden is so imaginative. He took the island stools and decided to make a dragon. So he and Andy were riding it while Randy and Michael spoiled us with their cooking once again.

Avani, she is such a good dog.

All of us this morning before we left.

And one last one for Roxie (Andy’s mom). Randy and Andy – Randy was saying how much Andy is like Roger at that age.