Where to begin?

I guess we should begin where we left off. That means there will supposedly be a lot of posts for awhile. We've been having a splendid good time at home and away, and we've taken a ton of pictures. 

So, we'll start off with the first leg of our trip up North... several weeks ago now! The kids and I flew into Portland and had a grand time with some of our relations there. 

Saying goodbye to California.

Saying "hello" to cousins!

Balloons. They have such a fragile existence. Her first one floated to the top of the huge tree above her.

A handsome young man up in that huge tree.

Showing the kids all the fun places to play!

Playing games.

And then some more games.

Thanks for all your hospitality, relatives from Vancouver and War Zone! ; )