Willamette Valley Pie Company lies just east of Salem, OR in the farming community that expands through Marion and Polk counties. The company is a working orchard and farm with a welcoming retail shop and a production facility in Silverton, OR. … [Read more...] about Dessert at Willamette Valley Pie Company
Travel
MGM Grand Pools (Las Vegas, NV)
My husband and I have been traveling to Las Vegas for nearly 12 years now and have made the MGM Grand Casino Hotel our place to stay. We go every summer for a quick 3-4 day summer getaway. It is our time to relax and “get away from it all.” The primary reason we stay at the MGM Grand Casino Hotel is due to the number of pools they have available for their guests. … [Read more...] about MGM Grand Pools (Las Vegas, NV)
Santa Catalina Island, CA (Avalon)
Based on my last couple of posts one can tell I recently visited Catalina Island (CA). It has been a dream to go and capture some photos to compare against some my father took. I also knew it would be a day in paradise to visit the island and browse the town, the shops, eat some food, and see the yachts and boats. … [Read more...] about Santa Catalina Island, CA (Avalon)
Our Favorite Las Vegas Haunts
This past weekend we booked our summer getaway to Las Vegas. This is the getaway where we chill together, focus on rest and relaxation, and get the sunshine that is so lacking where we live. We love the heat, the food, and the pools. We also enjoy entertainment like shows now and then. Of course there are other things to do as well for both the indoor and outdoor … [Read more...] about Our Favorite Las Vegas Haunts
Fender Visitor Center & Factory Tour
When you have a husband that loves you through all your quirks, craziness, shenanigans, and insane-ness (like I do), you want to do something to show him how much you appreciate him and adore him and love him for being there through all of it. For me this meant going on a tour of a guitar factory on a recent trip I took. … [Read more...] about Fender Visitor Center & Factory Tour
