Quick Getaway

It is rare that Cameron gets a day off of work.  So when his company announced an “appreciation day” and gave some employees a Friday off, we jumped at the chance for a last minute family trip.  A few suggestions later and we were booking a trip to Portland.  Quick…divide and conquer!  Cameron was in charge of making sure Uncle Matt and Aunt Kelly were going to be in town and prepared for Baby B to wreak havoc on their house.  I was in charge of flights and double checking to make sure Matt and Kelly were fully aware of what a two year old is capable of.  After getting the green light, we were booked and departing in a few short days.     

The flight was easy and Brynn was in a great mood.  Kelly picked us up in the “big truck” and Brynn was immediately excited to be in Portland.  The sky was blue and the sun was shining.  We took full advantage of the nice weather by having lunch outside and walking around the neighborhoods of Portland.  As the sun was setting we head back to Matt and Kelly’s house where Brynn made herself right at home.  The next day we picked up Uncle Barry and some friends to go wine tasting.  Here we enjoyed the gorgeous views Portland has to offer and some nice wine.  And we cannot forget the game of duck-duck-goose, some Care Bear love, piano playing, and a dance with Uncle Matt.

Taking in the views

Beautiful scenery

Just one more dance, PLEASE!

 

Chopsticks anyone?

 

Future musician

 

Music lessons

Our final day in Portland was spent indoors catching up, playing, and watching a portion of the Super Bowl.  By then Brynn was ready to move it.  Her toys were dominating every room and she was singing into her microphone while dancing with her puppy to Justin Bieber.  The “gazillion bubble” grand finale was a hit.  Brynn could have ran around popping those bubbles for hours.  I think I know what needs to go in her Easter basket this year. 

Too many bubbles, not enough time.

We had a fantastic trip.  We enjoyed every minute of Portland and the time we got to spend with Matt, Kelly and Barry.  I am not sure the Portlanders are ready for our return anytime soon.  But hopefully once they forget the havoc we caused, they will invite us back.