East Meets West Part:1

We are home from our 10 day trip out West! I have been trying to make mental notes and even, if you can believe this, making notes on my iPhone to help guide me in writing this blog. I have been so excited to share all of the fun with you and had all intentions of writing each night, but ran into a situation where there was no WiFi. I know, I can hardly believe it myself. So, I decided to make one LONG blog. Grab your drink of choice and enjoy!

Heading out to Vancouver, WA to visit Kyle's parents and my loving in-laws. I would be lying if I said that I was looking forward to the airline flight ahead of us. Total duration 9 hours and change with a 2 1/2 year old=ANXIETY. We were equip with snacks, toys, movies and the ever coveted blankie, hippoo, and podee. Don't you know that the boy was amazing!!! Angel is an understatement. He had passengers giggling when the plane took off and he started shouting, "We're flying! We're flyiiiiing!!!" It didn't take too long before he was napping, along with Daddy, and we were in Portland, OR. We were greeted by the Paparazzi or Grandma Alicia and Grandpa Dee. I'm sure we looked fabulous, can't wait to see those pics. Not.

Shenanigans like this had me worried for what the future would bring on the airplane.

Notice the grimace. Not at all pleased with the happenings on "A Bug's Life."

Angel.

The weather, on the other hand, was not so fabulous. Cold and rainy. As many of you mothers out there know, keeping a babe cooped up is a recipe for disaster. Kyle was a sport and suited Gannon and himself in raincoats and walked down the street to a playground. Just when I thought that was the answer to our rainy dilemma, Grandpa recommends the pool. Hmm, pool? Not just any pool. This is a dream come true for rainy days! Indoor swim park for my little guy. Just when you think this couldn't get any better, there's a place called the Kid's Club that has an indoor playground that would make any adult want to be a kid again. We enjoyed these amenities daily until we had to say goodbye to Grandma Alicia and Grandpa and head over to spend the second half of our visit at Grandma Hattie's house.

I couldn't believe the colors of these flowers. So vibrant and just in time for Easter!

Gannon got his hands on his Daddy's first model airplane and made it known that it was now his airplane. Little Punk!

One of the many new tricks that Grandma Alicia taught our talented boy!

Running amuck in Grandma's garden.

The Community Pool=AWESOME

Kid's Club Indoor Playground

While the boys played, I was able to continue my training for the 1/2 that is coming up right around the corner! The trails were beautiful and aside from the rain, I couldn't have asked for a more enjoyable run! Not to mention, I had Kyle and Hattie by my side on bicycles to keep me company, hence the pictures.

Try not to focus too much on the rear, this pic is more for the scenery.

5 miles and smilin!

It's late, so this long blog is going to be broken into two parts. Catch ya tomorrow! Goodnight!