a weekend in and around Portland

First photo is in Mosier, east of Hood river, next is a new hotel in Portland and Chapman Park in downtown Portland, yet another beautiful park!

Horsetail Falls

We went on a little trip up the Columbia River Gorge on a very hot day, about 100 degrees. That's proud Grandma Margaret with Leta and the princess.

cousin Jane helps Tali celebrate her first Birthday!

Wow, she likes cake!

Who could guess this might be the outcome of putting a 12 month old in front of cake? She was not shy about any part of this. We think she had a great day.

Thalia's first Birthday Party!

At first, she was quiet, taking in all the commotion, that's her with her uncle Scott, Leta's brother and his son Andrew. Then, with the cakes prepared, including the Queen's special cupcake in the background, she opened presents. Finally, we sat down for her first taste of vanilla cake with cream cheese frosting. Leta decorated the cakes herself.

Thalia's first Birthday!

We took her to the park for her first swing ride, can you believe it? We haven't had a chance until now! She loved it, after the initial weirdness of it. Her Birthday fell on a Wednesday, so the party with family was planned for the next Saturday.

Tali and me in the park