Each of my brothers has given me two more kids to love up on and one I have to drive a little further to see. But I enjoy the area much and the family more. We brought Nugs with us as the 2nd grader loves reptiles–he travels better than a cranky middle child whose life was ruined when she had to go on a family walk on a sunny day. But that’s another story. I got a few runs in, we got to explore the season finale of the local farmer’s market, Kyla joined Dwayne and me at the Portland Japanese Gardens, and Brian made us delicious breakfasts. We can’t wait to return the hosting favor!







Piper organized a strawberry-pretzel turkey food craft. Guess which one we made?

