Beautiful Bend

About 5 years ago, our close friends/family (Hannah is Ryan's cousin) moved away from the Pacific Northwest, and the world hasn't been the same since. Luckily, Hannah and her family recently moved back to beautiful Bend, OR, and while they were in the middle of unpacking and getting settled, they were generous enough to open the doors to the full Nonerick crew, Soma included.

It was a great trip. Hannah and I got pedicures and went out for dinner and a show by 90s band and movie soundtrack staple, Toad the Wet Sprocket. Ryan and Hannah's husband, Chris, enjoyed mountain and road bike rides through an amazing landscape.

Unfortunately, I didn't get many pictures of the beautiful surroundings, but I did take pictures of our trip to a farmer's market and special "Thank You" dinner.

Xander and Hannah watching Ava and Ryan assemble kabobs.

Ryan, Ava, and Ava's bear sous-chef skillfully assembling vegetable kabobs.

Funny Ava!


Arlo insisted he could help. Maybe in a year or two, kiddo.

Yummy cherries and berries. It must be summer!

Arlo loved the music at the farmer's market.
Even though he was exhausted and crammed full of raspberries, he found a little energy to dance.

Hannah, Chris, Ava, Xander, and Max: Thank you for showing us a great time in your beautiful new city!