Marriott Courtyard Portland Retreat

The Hotel was beautiful!

The view from our window. That's the Columbia River in the background there. Lots of houseboats down that-a-ways.

The whole retreat was very delightful! Loved the beautiful hotel, loved the courtyard, loved the view, loved hanging out with this gal:

We realized that we've been friends now for just about 5 years. That's pretty cool in my book! We also liked that we can be around each other without having to be "guarded" in the things we say or do--meaning that we've been friends for so long we really understand and accept each other. It's a true treasure to me. So is she.

Our crop room. That's Cheryl's special office chair in the foreground. My table is on the other side of hers.

All in all, a great time. It even made me think that I might put a Cricut to use (I've been kinda anti-electric die cut machines---I didn't think I'd really use it. And if I'm not really going to use it, I'm not going to spend the money on it.). I'm looking forward to the next one!