The House of Both

The Both's household was a wonderful sight to see after the day of tornadoes which caused a 3 hour delay in our trip. Andrea and Brian could not be more welcoming, sharing their home, food and amazing children with us. We walked into their very big, very cool house and were met with a trip down memory lane. Hanging in the foyer was a drawing of a wastewater treatment plant that Aaron and I both admired in Brian's apartment when we passed through a few winters back. It was fun to see it again and crazy to think that the last time we saw it Andrea and Brian were only dating and here they are, married, homeowners and parents. Alot can change in a few years time!

The first night we were there we went out to Hickoks for some delicious burgers and headed back to their place to relax with beer and conversation.

The next day we woke up late, relieved to be taking a 'brake' from driving and spent the day with Andrea, Ezra and Arlo. We took walks, chatted and enjoyed each others company.

There's a fountain across the way so we splashed around in that for a while . . .

Took a walk with the wagon, riding optional . . .

Arlo napped . . .

I think both of the kids took to us pretty well . . .

Later that night when the grill master (Brian) got home from work we feasted on steaks, grilled veggies, watermelon and potato bread from their favorite local baker. All of it was fantastic!

The next morning we enjoyed croissants filled with all sorts of things from the same bakery as the potato bread, we could definitely see why they love the place.

Conversation led to thrifting, those who know us know we LOVE to thrift and can't wait to hit up the thrift stores in Portland. Andrea and Brian share our love of thrifting and somehow the topic of owls emerged. Aaron and I told Andrea about an owl wall-hanging that didn't make the cut for the move but that we loved. We told her about two grumpy owls with the signature "Screech". Andrea got up, went upstairs and came back with whats shown below. We couldn't believe it! The same picture! What a small world it is!

Reluctantly, we packed up and rolled out with full tummies and happy thoughts. We can't wait until the Boths come and visit us in the pacific northwest!

( I think Sagan is going to miss Turkey)