My mom came to town at the end of July. We had a great visit, jam packed with fun! The first couple of days she was here we had record heat-over 100 degrees. We spent the first full day at the pool and in the backyard. Then we headed to Portland to show her around some of our favorite spots. Ryan's parents were in Montana visiting Anett's parents, so they were gracious enough to let us stay at their house. When we arrived in Portland we went to lunch at Elephant's. Yummy! Then we tried to go ride the zoo train, but it was out of service. Sadie was pretty bummed. Luckily the roses were still blooming and beautiful. The kids even took a dip in the fountains. Yuck! I was just going to let them put their feet in because it was pretty hot, but before I knew it they were both in all the way! Then we went to the playground at Washington Park and had a fabulous time playing. By then the playground was nice and shaded and cool, and we practically had the whole thing to ourselves. Sadie and Connor had a blast on the metal twisty slide. They probably went down it over 50 times each. When we had had enough we headed back to Grandma and Grandpa's for a good nights' rest. Ryan and I snuck out (Mom let us) and hit a new cupcake place we had heard about, Saint Cupcake. It was good, but not as good as Cupcake Jones. Then we went to Northwest 23rd and got our favorite salted caramels from Moonstruck chocolate. Ryan called it our version of "Bar Hopping", or "dessert hopping." Its a miracle we are both not fat, given our love for sweets! It was a great day!
The favorite twisty slide at Washington Park
Swimming in the Fountains
The Girls at Elephant's (Connor took this...pretty good I think)
Kids and Grandma at Elephant's
Sadie enjoying her pizza
2 comments:
I have to try that Elephant's Deli, you always talk about it! What do you recommend to eat?
That makes me want pizza. I am glad that you introduced us to Elephants Deli and that you enjoyed your trip with your mom.
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