23 Weeks // Portland

Today closes out week 23 of the pregnancy.  Holy cow, it is starting to fly!  I'm getting more and more excited each day.  He's been dancing around quite a lot in there, and I'm glad that he's enjoying the space while he still has it.

On the way to Portland last weekend we pulled over to take a few pictures - parts of the drive down to Portland are absolutely stunning.  

The main reason we went to Portland was for Michael to attend a coffee conference (because those exist) and a concert.  I spent most of the time exploring the city with our friends and dear hosts.  We also managed to visit one of the best baby stores and did some drooling over strollers.

Kiley and Justin, everybody.  Aren't the the cutest?

And thanks, Kiley, for the pictures. :)

-K&M

Portland Cravings

 We are planning to go to Portland next month which means...

Stumptown Coffee

And Voodoo Doughnuts.

If you like an assortment of delicious food and drink, Portland is the city for you.

-K&M

Good music is hard to find... part one

The more I visit Portland the more I'd feel as though I'd rather stay than leave.  This last visit, I met quite a few artists from the area who share their music as a gift to any listening ear.  These folks craft excellent music and I would like to pass that music on to you.  While this music is a gift, I would encourage you to consider supporting these artists and their ministry by donating or buying merch!  I hope you enjoy their music as much as I do.

Door of Hope Church and Deeper Well Recordings: A Gospel Collective  

The Deeper well collective primarily consists of artists who meet with Door of Hope Church in Portland, OR.  It is great to hear music from people who do not only create art; but worship together as well.

Click on the albums below to check out a couple free downloads from these artists.

Deeper Well Compilation

The Followers: Wounded Healer 

Left: The Deeper Well Compilation features songs from Josh Garrels, Josh  White, The Followers, and More!  


Right: Wounded Healer contains songs recorded by The Followers exclusively.

The Followers perform "Morningstar Rise" at Door of Hope Church in Portland, OR

.: I get the 70s/80s Calvary Chapel vibe from this right here! :.

Morningstar Rise from Door of Hope on Vimeo.

-M&K

Dinner?

Last night I made this salad to go with dinner... it looked like an interesting adventure, and healthy for the most part!  After Michael took a few bites of it he said, "this is a good salad... but maybe not for boys."  Thank you, husband, for your gentle way of telling me that it was chick food. :)  I am fortunate to have married a man that does enjoy bruschetta and other such delicacies, but the chick peas and tomatoes did him over.

Living in an age of pinterest and food blogs, it seems that the inspiration for the dinner table is endless.  Both of our moms, as well as other friends and family, also well equipped me with many tried and true recipes as wedding gifts.  We are still adjusting into the swing of things, but soon I should be back to cooking multiple times a week instead of chipolte-ing multiple times a week.  Somehow I was more diligent with cooking for the 2 of us before we got married.

I'll be sure to share any successful recipes I stumble upon here on the blog!  And Michael will share recipes that he finds as well. ;)

Here is the picture for the day.  We will post more of our Portland trip shortly. :)

Multnomah Falls outside of Portland

-K(&M)