Columbia River Gorge

Here are a few pictures (chosen out of the hundreds) that I (Jeff) took adventuring in the Columbia River Gorge on Sep. 23rd. Such great colors and beautiful waterfalls!

Looking from Chanticleer Point, with the famous Vista House on the right.

Latourell Falls.

Upper Latourell Falls.



Bridal Veil Falls.

Panoramic view of the gorge.

Fall was gorgeous!

Oregon Coast Aquarium and Yaquina Bay

While in Newport we visited the Oregon Coast Aquarium and the shops at Bayfront (at the docks of Yaquina Bay).

Freaky eels.

Freaky spider crabs.

Teresa touching stingray.

Jeff enjoying the feeling of being underwater with the fishies.

Teresa amongst the sharks.

Yaquina Bay Bridge seen from the Bayfront.

Seals at the docks of the Bayfront.

Teresa giddy as a schoolgirl at the candy store!

Newport for Teresa's Birthday!

For Teresa's birthday we drove the 3 hours southwest to Newport on the coast of Oregon. We arrived late Friday night (Sep. 5) and left Sunday afternoon.

We awoke to a gorgeous ocean view!

We toured the tallest lighthouse on the Oregon coast (93 feet tall):Yaquina Head Lighthouse , built in 1872 and just restored last year.

114 stairs to the top to see the original lense still in use. The light shines 162 feet above the ocean and can be seen 19 miles out to sea.

Having Fun in the Northwest

Teresa is on her third week as a receptionist for an insurance company (less than 4 miles from home!). I am on my 5th and final temp job. Next week is my last working week before school. And we're just enjoying our time up here in the Northwest!

Sunset in Northwest Oregon.

Our romantic lamp.

A couple weeks ago, we stayed in a one bedroom cabin 1 hour west of us (at LL Stub Stewart State Park).

The cabins were new and in great shape.

We went on a couple hikes and breathed in fresh air from the lush vegetation.

Lovebirds.

Survived the Move to Portland (July 15th)

We made the 700+ mile drive in one day (safe and sound thanks to the brand new truck from Penske). I drove all the way, but Teresa was a great support - she's so cute, she gave me a reason to always keep my eyes open.

We unpacked 1/3 of the truck on our own that night (quietly since we started around 10:00). What a mess! We did it all so we could sleep on a real bed.

Here is another good "before and after" (look above and then below - big change).

Here is the new apartment (two bedroom townhome in NE Portland - only a 5-10 minute bike ride from the chiropractic school!).

Favero Family Pictures in St. George - July

I love the "before and after" changes that occur. The first picture is disarray and the second is voila! Especially look at Abigail and Justin in the first picture (the ONLY ones looking at the camera!)

St. George on the way home from Powell - July

William Dursteler (Jeff's sister Emily's son) saying "Hey there"

David Dursteler and Uncle Ben

Whoa, they're cool.

Abigail Dursteler (Emily's daughter) and Sarah Klomp (his cousin Shannon's daughter).

Look at Kai Klomp jump over his aunt and uncles!

Lake Powell with Faveros - part II

Joe climbing like the monkey he is.

Becca, Justin, and KT cliff jumping.

Blurry Joe with a sweet dive.

Teresa and Jeff enjoying their time on the tubes.

Pappa, the photographer.

Lake Powell with Faveros over July 4th

Sweet panorama I took at Powell

(actual photo much larger & higher quality)

Oh, look at the lovebirds steering the houseboat!

Justin skiing to a beautiful sunset.

Justin, KT, and Joe rock climbing/cliff jumping.

I caught Becca without a weird pose.