Monday, June 1, 2009

PORTLAND

Last weekend we had the opportunity to travel to Portland to celebrate Nate's brother's (Ben) graduation from physical therapy school. We took the LONG drive to Portland with Nate's parents on Thursday. Friday we got to go to the beach. It was BEAUTIFUL but very COLD. When we left Ben and Jessica's house to go to the beach it was 80 degrees, but 45 minutes later when we got to the beach it was in the 40's. I was amazed at how cold the coast was. We had a picnic there and did a little shopping.



We then met with Jessica's family and Nate's other brother Josh and his family for dinner at this AMAZING restaurant. I can't remember what it was called and my pictures didn't turn out but it was great!! There was a man that would go around the restaurant playing an acordian. He was awesome. He probably played 10 or more songs for us and know everything from disney princess songs, to Pink Panther, to Phantom of the Opera. We were throwing out requests like crazy and he knew them all. Besides the entertainment, the food was amazing!




I know this isn't the best picture but I had to put it in to prove that Nate danced with me once!
Saturday was the graduation and while Nate's parents were at the graduation we went to Multnomah Falls. (There weren't enough tickets for the graduation . . . . dang!) It was beautiful! We hiked to the top and just enjoyed the beautiful scenery. Pictures just don't do it justice.



That night we had a BBQ with all Ben's relatives and friends. It was so fun to just relax and visit with them. We don't get to see Nate's brothers often so it was great to catch up.

Jessica, Ben, Genavieve
The next day we flew home. Let me tell you I completely perfer a 2 hour flight to a 18 hour car ride! I wish we could have had a few more days to sightsee. It is beautiful there. I guess we will just have to go back and see the rest sometime!

3 comments:

Nate and Britney said...

Looks like you both had a lot of fun!! The falls are beautiful!! I have never been but I want to go. Tell Nate I am really proud of him for dancing... he is so funny!!

Becky said...

That looks so fun! I'm still bummed you moved in to the townhomes just weeks after we moved out!!! I have your pictures done. Go to this link to see some: beckysphotofun.blogspot.com
It was great seeing you the other day! Your kids are so dang cute:)

Unknown said...

That looks like so much fun! I am glad you got to Multnomah falls. I want to go back, we will have to take a family trip to the coast sometime.