Thanksgiving in Portland

Caulder, Keaton, Kessler

Caulder and Kessler on our hike


Family photo at Thanksgiving

We traveled to Portland on Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving with my family. The boys were great for the almost 8 hour drive, and we discovered why millions of Americans turn to McDonalds for traveling pleasure. The boys loved the indoor playgrounds, and got out lots of energy. This thankfully helped them to sleep most of the drive. We celebrated Thanksgiving at my realitive's house (thank-you for the great meal Terry and Hanna). They boys enjoyed their first traditional Thanksgiving dinner. We then had a family 1st Birthday celebration for the boys on Saturday with both members of my family and Mat's. It was fun, but a little overwhelming for the boys. We had an ice cream cake, which was a hit, but massive sugar overload leading to a breakdown by Caulder. His breakdown was taken to a whole new level when he mistook a bar of soap for another piece of cake, and took a big bite. We were giving them a little bath after the big cake escapade, and Caulder found a bar of sop on the edge of the tub. He cried for about an hour, but then got a second wind, and spent lots of time playing with their many wonderful new toys!

We also found time to do a pretty hike in the woods along the Sandy River, and go into town for a Blazers game. We got to spend lots of time with my sister (visiting from Boston), and her fun new boyfriend Joe (no not Joe the plumber). It has been a year since the boys have seen their aunt.

Most of the photos are from our trip. Unfortunately, our camera battery died, so we will need to post more photos later when we receive them from my mom and sister. I also included a photo of Caulder, Kessler, and Keaton taken before watching a MSU vs. BSU basketball game the Monday before Thanksgiving.