For Thanksgiving we flew to Portland, Oregon to have the long weekend with my brother Frank and his family, and Pam traveled from Kinnewick with her family as well. We had a blast! Breann had to read the safety instructions at least 5 times, put it back in the pouch behind the seat and get it out again. Breann slept the whole way there on the plane. (thank heavens, we didn't know what to expect.) Frank picked us up at the airport and took us for alittle scenic tour of the city on the way to his house. I forgot how beautiful Portland is. We had fun at his house then went to our hotel to get some shut eye because we had to get up early the next day.
Frank came to the hotel at 6:30 Thanksgiving moring to take me the Thanksgiving Turkey tort at the Zoo. I had so much fun re-connecting with my brother. It has been years since we have seen each other and I don't think we have ever had one on one time. It was truly a visit i will never forget. His knees were giving him grief, so he did not run but was kind enough to wait at the finish line.
Pam met us at Frank's house early afternoon. I really miss seeing her and her family. Ever since she moved to Washington, we have not seen each other as much as we would like. Before she moved, she would just come down to SLC for the day and go home. I truly miss her. I cherish every moment that we can steal to have sister time. Thanksgiving dinner was good. It was over casted ( I know a shocker for Portland) but i think I'm used to colder weather and maybe snow. So to me and Matt it was nice.
Friday morning, we went to Cannon Beach. It was soooo cold and windy but to me it was perfect. I forgot Breann's winter coat at the hotel and she was not happy about having a huge blanket around her with no movement what so ever, so we could not spend to much time out side and still have a happy baby. Us girls did some shopping and the boys checked out a huge rock. The drive was beautiful and scenic.
By Saturday morning we were ready to go home. Breann and I had to share a bed while Matt got the other queen to himself. My ribs hurt from Breann kicking me for two days and achy because I dare not move for fear that she would wake up. Needless to say Matt and I agreed that if he EVER got a job offer to move to Portland we are there in a heartbeat!