Victoria

Here are some pictures from our trip to Victoria. We had a wonderful time, enjoyed some delicious seafood and great weather.

We visited Beacon Hill park and saw Franklin's cousins enjoying the sun

But you're not allowed to feed the ducks anymore...what's up with that?

Lorri and a banana tree

We took a trip to fisherman's wharf (with the house boats) to pick up crab and halibut for dinner

Eileen and Matt took me to Butchart Gardens for my birthday - what a great gift!

One day my yard will look like this. Oh wait, maybe we would have to live on the coast to have a yard like this

The Bellagio has nothing on this place

Lorri, Eileen and Matt enjoying the merry go round...note what Lorri is riding Jessi

Cadboro Bay and a sandcastle contest

Ah, when it is sunny in Victoria, there's no finer place on earth

Thanks Nana for being a wonderful host!

Portland

Here are some of our pictures from our Portland trip. We visited with Diana and Grayson for 5 days. The weather was great and the donuts even better. (Ask Lorri about the size of her donut. She said she gained 4 pounds on the trip, I'm sure it was the donut).

We (minus the baby mom) hiked up to the top of Multnomah falls. This is the third highest year round waterfall in the U.S.

Resting at the top, after 1.25 miles, 11 switchbacks and 620feet -  kinda like the Bear's Hump.

We took in the 25th anniversary tour of Les Miserables. It was amazing!

Diana took us to Edgefield, an old "poor farm" converted into a hotel, restaurant, entertainment and golf destination. Adele was playing the one night, but the event was sold out.

We tried to visit the Portland temple, but sadly it was undergoing renovations, so we were not allowed on the grounds.

We visited the world famous Rose Gardens.

And, of course, a visit to Portland would not be complete without a visit to Powell's Books. We went twice!

All in all a fun trip. Thanks Grayson and Diana.

Mt. Hood