The Hedges are officially here in Portland!  Sarah and I grew up together in Boca Raton.  Even though I moved when we were 8, we have managed to stay best friends over the years.  Pacific University’s Optometry School was the true impetus for the move, but I also like to claim responsibility.  I am so thankful that God has brought them here.  Sarah and her husband Steve are truly family to me.

This weekend, the Hedges, Viviana Dadson, Bryan and I headed to Sauvie Island for some late season berry picking.  Although most bushes were picked over, we found a hedge of blackberries overflowing with ripe berries.  We braved thorns to take home enough berries to attempt to make jam.  Jam-making was surprisingly easy which could possibly be a sign that I did it wrong?  The first batch should be ready tonight so we will see.