spring break pdx style

auntie sara & kali came from knoxville to spend their spring break with us. it was FUN.

cousins & popsicle time.  shirtless in march?!

jackie loves the hose

scootering & big wheelin

kali let unkie pull out her SUPER loose tooth. here's the aftermath.
she was VERY brave.  auntie can't believe it!

toothless!

cousin hugs at the Bethany Public House

crazies in the back seat

kali let me do her hair in two fancy buns

more biking and big wheeling

day trip to Henry Haag Lake

ready to canoe

ready!

it was successful trip!

selfie with my kali girl

after canoeing stop at the Lake Stop for popsicles

these two

more selfless

big trip to downtown Portland.  1st stop…Tasty n' Alder

grown ups with grown up drinks

grown up squid appetizer. YUM

and…that's a wrap. it was a FUN spring break

happy 2015!

we rang in 2015 with an awesome seafood dinner made by nana & thad. there were special moscow mules. there was a rowdy dance party. there were festive hats. we made it til midnite. happy new year!!!!!!

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cheers!!!!!

alki beach

after christmas we met auntie sara, kali, nana & captain for a fun stay in alki beach. we rented a little house, played games, ate & drank lots and had a good old time.

reunited!!! same cousins, just bigger front teeth

chilly stroll on alki beach

budder and sister

a cool house made entirely of stones

the PJ party moved outside

field trip to the miniature store

jackie looks amazing in a fur hat.

a trip to lincoln park & the beach

me & my jackie

these guys

BIG field trip downtown to see the market & the sights

stop 1- the gum wall. GROSS!!!!

jackie adds his hubba bubba to the wall

nana & her grandkids

captain joins the party

lucky 13

the birthday boy!!!

no dog celebration is complete without...drumsticks & party hats!

13!!!!!

waiting to blow out the candles

mmmmm...vanilla! here dugga, try some

cheers to many more years, mister! we love you!!!

kali & auntie sara visit!

we sure do have fun when auntie sara and cousin kali come to town!!! especially when the weather is gorgeous and summery!!!!

kali & jackie at the rose garden

gorgeous!!!

entertaining everyone on stage at the rose garden

these two

THESE two. pretty girls!

a group photo for nana!

back home for pool time

and secrets...always lots of secrets.

beautiful summer kali. we love this girl.

hugs for unkie

working on their books from nana

making "perfume" from rose petals kali collected at the rose garden

hand-holding at pirate park

watch out for thad & the hose!!!

parent's nite out. NO KIDS!!! mingo for dinner

cooling off at the magnolia park splash pad