We went to visit my parents in Oregon over Memorial Day weekend. Here are some random thoughts and facts:
We got to spend the whole weekend with my parents and my brother Barton. Usually he's working, but the one upside to being out of a job in these tough times is that he has lots of time to spend with us - and we loved it.
We love going to the Oregon coast. We love sand, waves, sea lions, and the aquarium.
We saw an eight foot long sturgeon - underwater. If you're ever in the Columbia River Gorge, remember: the Bonneville Dam and fish hatchery are free, and very cool.
Lear threw a fit because he only got one new Transformer a day while at grandma and grandpa's house. When I tried to tell my mom to tone it down, she said, "Tia, it's my job to spoil them, and yours to mediate the effects." Thanks, Mom.
One of the reasons I left Oregon were springtime allergies. Now, whenever I go back, they gleefully take their revenge. Curse you, pollen!
I have a very cute new nephew. The other two are pretty darned cute, too. I loved watching my kids playing with their cousins. There wasn't even much fighting.
My brother Bronson came with us. He slept for about 97% of the drive - that's about 25 hours total. It's like he has a mutant power or something. Thank God you're here, Narcoleptic Boy!
Lear quote: "I missed Cosy so much it put a tear in my eye." (Cosy is our annoying cat.)
Ella quote, said after a compliment on her cute curls: "Yeah, I look good."
5 comments:
Thanks for coming by, Always great to visit with you guys when I get the chance!
You guys much watch Who's Line is it...do I feel another marathon coming on with that?
Well, I think you're overestimating the percentage, but I do know I slept alot in the car...years of training. Anyways, it was definitely fun.
One of these days we must go with you to the coast. It sounds so fun. Then I can do the 97% sleeping and get all caught up. I am glad you get to go see your family a couple of times a year. It is so cool to be close to cousins growing up and I know as grandparents you can never have enough time with the grandchildren.
What a fun trip. Yay for Ella for making it all that way without accidents! I'm so glad you guys were able to get away for a few days.
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