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of course they are all enablers! they get that from their father.
we live to embarrass our kidsat least that's what they think!
I think I must be insane!
OOOOO aquarium.....
I love all the kid pix! so artsy....
But THIS is my favorite:
Glad your back......
So...it's 12:30 a.m. and I am in a hotel in Portland Oregon......
Was this a planned trip you ask? nope... I'm a fly by the seat of my pants kind of girl.
As D.Jay and I were working on a huge hole that had to be dug so the new basement windows could be put in, I had a sudden flash hit me with the idea...and no, it wasn't a hot flash.
There are several reasons for where we went , all of them including family. Tomorrow...well, actually today I am taking my kids to my Mother's grave. I've only been there once about 16 years ago.
Over the last year I've felt like it's something I need to do for myself. I won't go into all of the reasons because I don't even understand why. As some of you know my mom passed away when I was 18 months old. I have no memories of her and yet I miss her. Every few years it hits me and I spend a few months feeling a little lost.
I'm also visitng some cousins that I haven't seen in years and my aunt, who was one of my mom's best friends. I just need to talk to someone who knew and remembers her.
It will be good...there will be a lot of blubbering but I know this is what I need. My great grandparents are burried next to her along with an uncle. I was lucky enough to grow up across the street from my great grandparents and they lived untill my early 20's. When my mom died they bought the plots next to her . that's love, because they are my dad's grandparents. Both my dad's and her family adored her and when they talk about her it's like she was already an angel.
O.K. now that I've got that out of my system maybe I can sleep tonght.
Sunday we are spending the day at the beach....my second favorite vacation spot...there's nothing like the northwest coast.
oh, and the hair brained vacation plan.....well, it involves 3 weeks, 13 states and a mother in law...who no matter how hard she hints...will not be going. Throw in a mini van and 6 bodies and you've got the perfect recipe for the next vacation movie.
Cherie, big hugs for your emotional visit this weekend!
Do the Northwest Coast beaches look just like they do in Twilight?
I cannot wait to hear more about this trip that includes 13 states!!!
I'm not sure it's anyone's strong point, Cherie. I pray for more everyday!
Anyway. I can't remember your daughter's name... sorry long term memory is also not one of my strong points... but is she starting to sport the sultry look??
I love the Oregon Coast, and my DH's cousin has a beach house. You just let me know when you want to go after I get back, and we'll have a ladies weekend over there in Lincoln City! Cynthia, Tammie and Toni can join us, and we can yak up Disney, and kids, and work, and lady stuff, for hours!! And don't forget the outlet stores
So glad you were able to shed tears. Those are very therapeutic! There are so many people around the world who don't have a place to go to grieve- I'm glad you do!
to the Tillamook Cheese Factory. Our kids have never been but I have the best memories of it and plan to take them one of these days. We'd hoped to do an Oregon Coast trip last year but it just didn't work out, maybe next summer!
I love a good aquarium.OOOOO aquarium.....
I love all the kid pix! so artsy....
But THIS is my favorite:
Glad your back......
don't worry about forgetting her name....I do all the time.Anyway. I can't remember your daughter's name... sorry long term memory is also not one of my strong points... but is she starting to sport the sultry look??
I love the Oregon Coast, and my DH's cousin has a beach house. You just let me know when you want to go after I get back, and we'll have a ladies weekend over there in Lincoln City! Cynthia, Tammie and Toni can join us, and we can yak up Disney, and kids, and work, and lady stuff, for hours!! And don't forget the outlet stores
sometimes she thinks her name is evanhunteretha...bailie.
no but we went to one near portland....yummm!
I feel the same way...mom's are awesome!
thanks, it was a great week end!
it was very needed and a lot of fun...spent too much money but it was worth it!
Sounds like it soothed the soul and created some wonderful family memories. The pictures were both hilarious and touching. 
Was that the TS restaurant or CS !!! 
I know later in the trip we enjoyed a very good cs meal at WGP !!!! The Elvis Weekend !!! Now if anyone has any tips on good but reasonable places to eat or things to see we have a lot of lattitude in sightseeing and eating !! Best part is for Carol and I it is FREE!!
