Sunday, September 13, 2009

Tour de Offerdahl - Time to Relax!



After all the excitement of Ava's christening last night, everyone slept in this morning. Although for Tanya, sleeping in is relative since Ava is still up and down quite a bit during the night. But we woke up to the most wonderful surprise - Jerry making us breakfast!

Jerry has put together so many wonderful meals during my visits I think he could be a chef if he ever gets tired of flying planes for a living. And I can say with great authority that he is the undisputed champion of breakfast. Let's take a quick menu inventory...

BACON....mmmmmm bacon just makes every morning better. And the way he does it in the oven makes it crisp but still tender, just the way I like it.



And pancakes...pancakes so special they even have their own electric griddle!



The bubbly part is my favorite....



And Jerry is such a pro he can one-arm the spatula....(bowing down to the master)!



With every one's hunger satisfied, Jerry once again rose to the occasion and agreed to watch the girls for the afternoon while Tanya and I had some private time. Tanya called and was able to book both of us much-needed massages at Rumi Simone, this adorable little spa over in Lake Oswego. Just what the doctor ordered! We followed our massages with a lovely trip to the steam room, then showered and had lunch at Five Spice restaurant. We were the total "Ladies Who Lunch," and even ordered a bottle of wine since they had a half price special. I love the girls, but having some girl time with Tanya was absolutely my favorite part of the weekend. Thank you Jerry!

After all that relaxing, it was time to get moving again, so we headed over to Mammie and Pappie's (Jerry's parents) house for some putt-putt golf and dinner. When Tanya mentioned golf, I was thinking little windmills and astroturf...I wasn't expecting a REAL putting course! Jerry and his dad are both pretty serious golfers, I'm pretty terrible, and Tanya was trying to take pictures and keep an eye on Addie. With all that going on, it's a wonder we sunk anything, but we all sure had a good time!













Especially Addie, who got shoulder rides from Daddy and Pappie!





Back at the house, we had a lovely steak dinner (with Jerry manning the grill and turning out perfection once again) and some fun visiting time. It was especially funny when Addie got hold of Mammie's glasses...





Unfortunately the fun had to end, with Little Ava giving everyone the signal it was time for some shut-eye...



I've had so much fun, I wish it didn't have to end tomorrow...

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