Sunday, August 22, 2010

Cousin Get-Together in Oregon

Q and I decided to get one last flight in before he turns the dreaded 2 - and we have to buy him a seat on the plane!!!  We headed to Oregon to visit Oma and Poppy and hang out with our cousins!


First up - checking out the new fun water park in Redmond.  Q seemed a little timid which is funny because we visit a lot of these in and around Phoenix.

He warmed up a little and got some confidence when either mommy or big cousin Pen went with him!

Cousin Pen "helping" Auntie make Poppy's birthday cake.  Chocolate and orange frosting - yum!
 

Brushing your teeth is so much more fun with there is a cousin to do it with you!

Visiting Peterson's Rock Garden.  Brings back lots of childhood memories and the kids seemed to love exploring the 'miniature' village made of rocks.

Having fun with Oma at the Rock Garden

 Q in front of one of the rock garden castles.

What a fun age, when sprinklers, water and mud are all it takes for fun with your cousins!

I think you've got some pretty adorable grandchildren Oma and Poppy!

Cousin Hugs!

'Auntie' Lisa is a mommy now too!  Yeah, we love baby Stella!


Q started to get a little jealous while mommy was taking a turn holding baby Stella.  Uh-oh, could this be an insight into our own future in a few months!?

Early morning breakfast and some good bed head Frey-frey!

Waffle breakfast with Gigi!

Followed by balloons and an attempted grandchildren/great granchildren photoshoot.

Dancing with Auntie Lula at Music in the Park

Helping Uncle Nick make some pancakes!

Before we headed home we explored the new elementary school being built just below Oma and Poppy's house.  We watched the cement truck poor cement, explored empty classrooms, tested out some of the playground equip and took a 'ride' in a tractor!

When we got home to see Daddy an early birthday present was awaiting us - all set up and ready for fun!