Our Trip to Oregon

All the Love 

    Our family went on a trip to Oregon to visit Nathan's grandma, Dorothy. To start Gigi Connie drove us to the San Diego Airport. Tensions were high... apparently I don't have Annabella's birth certificate quite yet, and Nate was concerned for the smoothness of our travel. Alas! We made it on the plane problem free! However, while Sarah was full of excitement for the adventure of flight, Bella felt quite the opposite. I attempted to make it exciting by having her sit by the window, but that made things worse and the only place of refuge for the baby girl was in daddy's arms.
    Once arrived, the girls felt instantly at home. Bella ran through the house exploring every corner. Waiting for us was a freshly baked Banana Cream Pie that we guzzled down after dinner. I would post a picture, but I was too busy eating it to stop and take a photo.
    Grandma Dorothy's house is a classic. The jars labeled "Cookies", "Flour", "Sugar" and "Coffee" actually had those things in them. I believe that having cookies in a cookie jar made it more thrilling to eat for Sarah.
    Nathan and I had a blast playing bridge almost everyday. We got to play with Nida (Dorothy's friend and neighbor for about 50 years), and we got to play with Angie. Angie and Daniel came out to visit and watch the parade with us. We went to the park after the parade, and Sarah and Daniel screamed with joy as they got pushed on the tire swing. They certainly had a wonderful time together.

   

   Of course I can't leave out the sightseeing. Although the cherry tree farms were yet to see their spring blossoms, plenty of beauty surrounded us. Knowing I was anxious to see the waterfalls, we went out the day after our arrival. We also stopped for some frozen yogurt. Grandma tried to help Bella with her ice cream cone, but Bella protested (very loudly). Yet, to our surprise, she did not spill a drop of her cone! 

  The waterfalls were so powerful, yet peaceful. I was so happy to get such great shots.