Flash back to the Netherlands (Woodburn Tulip Festival).

One thing that Portland has brought us is great friends. In all honesty there were days when the adjustment to Portland was not so pleasant. I missed my family and the familiar comforts of Idaho. I have definitely grown to love Portland and a big part of that is the friends that we have gained in our move. This weekend happened to be packed with those great friends.

Friday night we went out to Casey's house (a friend of Kevins from school). He lives out in the country and invited everyone out for some horse back riding, skeet shooting, and a barbeque. With the weather being upper 70's it made for a great night.

Saturday the men volunteered to help another dental student move which meant that they also volunteered us. Luckily the move was quick so quick that we decided we had enough day left to go for another adventure. So we quickly grabbed lunch, packed the Pearsons van and headed to Woodburn for the tulip festival. The flowers were beautiful! It reminded me of the Netherlands alot (except it was a lot smaller and I could understand people ha ha). We spent a couple hours walking around and enjoying the beauty before we packed the van again and headed home. Welcome to Oregon summer we are already enjoying your presence. 

My all time favorite picture of the day. Silly boy.

GP

Once again Kevin and I made the quick trip down to Grants Pass, but this time it was for a very special occasion Ellie's baptism. Once again we spent lots of time with family, enjoyed the absolutely beautiful weather, got our first sun burns of the season, enjoyed a beautiful baptism and celebrated a happy birthday with Miss Ellie which of course included a face in the cake.

Friday we arrived late since we couldn't leave until I was out of school. We did however arrive just in time to devour lots of cookies before bed. Saturday was filled with soccer games for Ellie and Weston, a quick hike with Kevin, and then the baptism which are always so uplifting followed by a birthday party. Sunday came way to fast and before we knew it we were on our way back home to Portland.

Love these Kiddos! 

This was carved into the bench at Cathedral Hill. 

Happy Birthday Ellie! 

Dang Boy your Hott! 

Short but sweet

Can I just say Hallelujah! Winter Semester is finally over and I finally have my husband back! On that note we both lucked out and had spring break the same week so we decided to head to Idaho to see family and a niece get baptized.

Friday after school and work we headed out on the road. For the most part the ride was good. We hit a snow storm in the mountains while I was driving, which probably frightened everyone (including me), due to the fact that I was one armed and not a good one armed driver in good weather let alone bad. Anyways we made it Boise safe and sound where we dropped off Jared one of Kevin's friends. We stayed the night at Jareds and then headed to Rigby the next day. As soon as we go there we quickly prepared for Abbi's baptism that occurred that night. (I am horrible at taking pictures so you will have to imagine how beautiful she looked until I steal pictures from Becca).

The next week was filled with a lot of relaxing and trying to overcome fevers (dang kids) and of course getting plenty of Livia time (which of course is never enough).

We went out to eat with my friend Hailey and her husband.

Went bowling with Carly. I took this picture right as Carly walked in, doesn't this boy look happy to see his little sister.

The next night we celebrated Carly's birthday with a bon fire and a face in the cake. Once again I stole these pictures, thanks Carly's friend for taking pictures when I lack.

I had a girls night with the sister, sister-in-law (lets be honest she is just a sister) and my mom. Of course no pictures. We went to Les Miserable while the boys stayed home with the kids and watched basketball.

We also took the crazy Kiddo's our for ice cream.

 Cannon didn't want his picture taken so he hid under the table. Silly boy, I can still see you!

And I got a new phone (i-phone) Wow I finally hit the 21st century ha ha but here are a few pictures I got of my sweet Livia.

And before you know it, Saturday had rolled around and it was time to head home. We made the drive home in one shot so that we would have Sunday to recuperate. Which in turn meant we didn't do much for Easter (does an easter egg hunt with the nursery kids count). We even had to scavenge for food to have any sort of dinner since we hadn't been grocery shopping for awhile. In the end it was a quick but enjoyable trip, it just went by way to fast. The good news is though that this semester is supposed to be easier so hopefully I see Mr. Berg a little more.