I'm back! Our trip was a quick one, just five nights away from home. I'm sorry that I didn't have the opportunity to check on everyone's blogs. But now, life is returning to normal (sort of).
I am posting my Friday Fave Fives to share all the wonderful things that happened on our trip. (the link takes you to Susanne's blog where you can join and post about your FFFs, too)
1. I am thankful for safe travels. The Professor and I were happily surprised at the short waiting lines, especially at TSA checkpoints. Our four flights (two each direction) were smooth and on time.
2. OK. Where did we go? My cousin passed away last month and I wanted to attend her memorial service. If you have been reading my blog for awhile, you will know that I was born and raised in Oregon. Portland, to be exact. Almost all of my family (especially on my dad's side) live in Oregon.
3. We spent all of Saturday (after we checked out of our hotel by the airport) visiting friends. I have a college friend who married a guy I've known since high school. She makes and sells soap and years ago my daughter (and I) worked with her at local county and state fairs. (If you want to purchase some the best soap in the world, go to Laurelstone Soaps www.lssoaps.com) We had so much fun talking that we didn't take a single photo. Then we met another friend for dinner at a delicious Lebanese restaurant and talked until we closed it down.
4. After visiting our former home church for their Sunday morning service, we drove to where my cousin's memorial service was being held. The tribute to her was lovely and prompted so many memories of her and our times of playing together as children. Like the time it snowed and we were at school. She and I decided to go outside and play in the snow at lunch recess and since we were the only ones out there, we didn't hear the bell and stayed out until the principal rushed out and pulled us in. Yes, we did get in trouble for that one. All my cousins and my brother were there and also some of their children and grandkids. After the service all but the oldest cousin gathered at a coffee shop and we chatted for another two hours. I am so blessed with all those boy cousins (and a brother).
left to right: cousin1, cousin3's wife, cousin3, me, cousin4, cousin2, my brother.
All but cousin4 and I live in Western Oregon
5. Monday and Tuesday were devoted to time spent with my brother and his wife. He drove us out to the beach on Monday and then on Tuesday we did some exploring of the area where they live which is Oregon wine country. I took so.many.photos. Here are just a couple from those days. Come back for LOTS more.
The beach!
Vineyards!
10 comments:
Oregon is such a beautiful state. I’m so glad you had a reconnecting and refreshing time with your extended family. At our age the reunions tend to be because of funerals. The Prof is so blessed to still have family reunions NOT around funerals! Mary
I'm glad you had a good trip and got home safely. Happy Easter.
That sounds like a wonderful trip. So glad all the travel details went well and you had good visits with loved ones and friends.
What fun, combined with sadness. I am so sorry for your loss.
...I always enjoyed my trips to Oregon.
Portland Oregon is actually on our bucket list and hubby says one day we WILL get out there. We've heard how beautiful it is and your pics def show that.
how special to celebrate your beloved cousin's life with so many other cousins and family. that's indeed a special blessing.
HAPPY EASTER!!
The beach, the beach -- of course you had to visit and take a million photos to tide you until you see it again :-)
Glad you had a smooth trip and got to visit with family and all those cousins. Those stories are so precious. Glad you could be there.
So great to see so many loved ones on this trip as you all remembered your cousin together. Woohoo for beach time!! Glad you made it home for Easter!
The Oregon Trail is on our bucket list! Beautiful pics you shared of the wine country there. Glad you had safe travels and lots of wonderful time catching up with family. I'm having a hard time imagining you getting in trouble in school. LOL.
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