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Travelin' Jerseys

We headed west earlier this month destined for Oregon to spend the turkey holiday with the Davidson family. As a mother, you always expect the worst when traveling with lil' ones, so you prepare by bringing along new sticker books, coloring books n' crayons, stuffing the latest dvds and the movie player and not forgetting the all important snacks. Lets just say...that on this trip, we didn't need it. Majority of the trip, everyone slept, which made this Jersey mama very happy!

Pauls Portland Farm Trip

Once we arrived to Portland, Oregon we stayed at some friends house in Portland. We burned off the stored energy by takin' full advantage of the Paul's playground equipment. The cool Oregon air didn't stop these Jersey kids from havin' fun. They bundled up and sported grins the entire time.

Friendly and clever Dianne gave Tyler wax paper to make his trips down the slide super fast and now I doubt Tyler will ever go down any slide without it!

Later it was chore time, and although there were no cows to feed...these Jersey kids loved helpin' tend to the horses. Cassie was in heaven and said "giddy up horsey" the entire time.

We can't wait to come back the end of May for Katy's country wedding.

Portland Children's Museum

I thought it would be fun to have a day just for this Jersey family to enjoy a fun, creative play area together. It was recommended to make a stop at the Portland Children's Museum and I have to say that if you're travelin' to the northwest with small kids, this is a must-stop place! The Jersey kids could of set up camp here for a week with all the hands-on, pint-size fun that allowed them to smile the whole time.

Cassie enjoys the water station.

Tyler spends endless time at the train table.

Cassie enjoys being the bus driver!

Next up, Scott & Cassie make a clay master piece!

Cassie loves grocery shopping!

Scott plays cashier!

Tyler shops!

Tyler makes a friend with Bob the Builder!

Cassie LOVES the make-up station!

...and sports her beauty the rest of the day!

Clatskanie Bound

FINALLY we were able to venture to the northwest corner of Oregon and make a two-night stop in the big loggin' town of Clatskanie! My best girlfriend Megan and her husband Dave built their dream house and gave birth to their adorable baby girl Kelby in June...so what a great excuse to make a long overdue visit!

I'm ashamed I took hardly any photos, the camera was stored in the car the entire time. So no pictures of the baby, of the Jersey kids, of the animals...what was I thinkin'? Updated pics will have to follow at a later date.

The beautiful view!

Megs, K & Corey reunite!

Meeting the triplets

My sister Ginger gave birth to her triplet boys on Sunday, November 16th, nearly eight weeks early. What a true blessing they are and although it might sound overwhelming to most, if anyone can embrace motherhood with triplet newborns, it is Ginger and Gary.

The boys are still in intensive care, will be for another month. They are making great strides and beating all odds. Everyone is healthy and doing well. I'm so thankful that I got to meet them. They are so tiny (esp. compared to my 9 and 10-lb babies) and beautiful! Makes you really appreciate life!