Spring Break Road Trip!

 The kids and I headed to my parent's house in the 'Couve for Spring Break.  We have taken the trip so many times that the kids are pretty well trained and did a fabulous job!  Plus, it helps that they get more screen time than any other day of the year.  :)


This was our first trip to the 'Couve since my parents moved.  I have to say, it was weird.  They are 20  minutes North of where they lived before.  Not only is it a new house, but it's a whole different community.  I couldn't just jet to a friend's house, she is now at least 35 minutes away.  No me gusta!
But their house is really nice and we were able to take it over in no time.

My Dad took the kids on a fun egg hunt at a park in the 'Couve.  It was very well organized with lots of activities.  The girls got their faces painted while Brayden played some games.

 They had an egg relay race, they didn't explain the directions very clearly.  Dani thought it was an egg toss.  As soon as the guy said, "GO!," Dani threw her egg across the field and then stood there in shock because everyone else was scurrying across the field.  I laughed so hard, it was too cute.

 Waiting for the hunt to start!

 Checking out the goods.

 After a fun trip to Kline Line park where it was 78 degrees, crazy warm, we came back to dye eggs.  Always an adventure no matter how old the kids are!

 Ellie went with G&G to a U of P soccer game, so Dani and Brayden held down the fort waiting for the Easter bunny.  Apparently, they were still hot from the 78 degree sunshine, (who can blame them when it was 40 degrees at home when we left), they needed to do this task shirtless.

                                                            Happy Easter!

 My sister came over with her adorable babies for Easter.  No matter how big those kids get, I am pretty sure my kids will always call them "Baby Leila and Baby Cullen."

                                            Assisting in an egg hunt.

                                   The bunny cake that Brayden proudly decorated.

              Cullen, one of the cutest/happiest boys around!

                                  Cousin playtime!

                                                                Beautiful Claire

                                     Gorgeous Leila

 We had a fabulous visit with my Cousin Sarah, which included a perfect Portland day in the park and ice cream!  We so love our time with her!
Next up, was a trip to Albany to visit my Grandma Wagener.  It was great to see her and visit with her over a yummy lunch.  Brayden even got in a few rounds of cards with her!  I love that he is able to play with her because those are some of MY best memories with my Grandma!

I also got to meet up with Lins and Megs, which was such a nice treat!  Thanks ladies, for a fun night out!

After our visit in the 'Couve we headed up to Seattle to visit some college friends.  While they were at work we visited The American Girl Doll store.  It was fabulous and very overwhelming!  We all had a good time checking EVERYTHING out.  The car below is a  VW bug for the dolls, it's a mere $350, I just had to laugh out loud.  This is as close as the girls will ever to one.

We looked at all the time period dolls, and outfits and accessories.

 Then we stopped by the salon where Megan (Ellie's doll) and Claire (Dani's doll) got their ears pierced!  It was all very exciting.  They also style the doll's hair, but we chose to forgo that, and I got some good tips from the stylist instead.  :)

 We had a birthday lunch in the bistro, where Megan and Claire joined us in their own little seats.  They even had their own cups and saucers, it was all quite cute and reasonably priced.  We got the birthday lunch package which apparently included this magnificent cake!  It was so fun, which included memories that will hopefully last a lifetime, because I am not sure we will be back anytime soon.  :)

Brayden was the best big brother and quite a trooper for the hours and hours we spent in the AGD store, not a single complaint.  We stopped at the LEGO store on the way out and he loaded up on a bucket.  It was a good time!

We then got to meet my friend Bethany and her new baby girl, Kylie.  It was a fun visit, I was so glad she was able to see us with her busy schedule.

Then it was on to Kelsey, Brian and Eli's house!  The kids had a blast with Eli, although I think he may have been overwhelmed with my brood at first.  We are looking forward to a visit from them in June!  Thanks for a fun night Graves family!