Weeks 5-6

Weeks 5-6 went by quickly. We spent most of the time working as usual but we made sure to have a little fun too. The most eventful thing we participated in was going to Comic Con in Eugene. There were so many cool costumes and wonderful people there. Other activities we participated in include attending group fitness at our gym, trying new restaurants, and visiting Skinner Butte which provides an excellent view of Eugene. It is crazy to think that we have lived in Eugene for over a month and Thanksgiving is around the corner. We miss Missouri like crazy, but with each passing day, Oregon is settling into our souls.

Some decorative toys at the Laughing Planet Cafe, an excellent eatery in Eugene. 

Standing in line at Comic Con in Eugene.  

Some awesome pixel bead artwork for sale. 

More awesome pixel bead art for sale.  

Us in our Transformer t-shirts

Me and Barrett from FF7. 

Samantha and Wonder Woman 

Samantha and Maleficent

Me and the gang

A city view of Eugene from Skinner Butte

Samantha and Boba Fett

Samantha and Magneto 

Hanging out with a storm trooper and his storm trooper daughter. 

Master Chief and the Oregon Ducks Mascot

Our 4th Week

Much of our 4th week was spent working, but we made sure to have fun during our free time. After work on Wednesday, we participated in Trivia Night at a video game bar. Although we lost soundly, it was still fun. Afterwards, we went to the famous VooDoo Donuts. These donuts remind me of Hurts Donuts back in Springfield, MO. 

Halloween was a very busy day for us. We started out by visiting the coastal town of Newport, OR. Exploring Newport was an enjoyable experience. We stopped by the beach and ate some fish and chips at a fantastic restaurant. We also visited the Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum and watched a live dive at an under water theater. 

Later that night, we celebrated Halloween by meeting up with some new friends we made at a local venue called HiFi. Samantha was Crazy Eyes from the television show Orange is the New Black and I was a Rebel X-Wing Fighter. We didn't go trick-or-treating, but we got to dance and listen to some good live music. It was a fun night for sure!

I apologize for all of the photos pictured below. Our 4th week was full of activity and it was difficult to narrow down the best pictures.

Voodoo Donuts, Delicious 

Some very vocal sea lions in Newport

Selfie with the sea lions

Hanging out with Spock at the Wax Museum in Newport

Samantha and Johnny Depp

Poor Han Solo

How cool is this?

Yes, that is Elvis made from hair

Newport is a really cool coastal town

Deep thinking

Hanging out on the dock

Samantha on American Idol

Samantha nailed Crazy Eyes for Halloween

Going out for Halloween