Christmas Break and New Year

 Spruce Goose in the background, B17 bomber closer.

 Over Christmas break we decided to go to the Evergreen Air and Space Museum, it was a fun day. The spruce goose and lot's of other fun things to see and we were all together. It was great.

Jacqueline and  Tyler

Tyler had never been to the Oregon Coast before, so we picked the warmest day we could and went to Canon Beach.  We were lucky it wasn't raining and really wasn't too cold. We missed the tide pools but had a good time anyway. We drove down the coast and stopped at Cape Meare's to see the lighthouse and the Octopus tree.

Jacqueline, Lora and Emma

Jackie also wanted to take Tyler into Portland, they took me along to help them find their way around.  I really should have just sent my phone with them, but I am glad I went.  Since we have lived here everyone has said that Voodoo doughnut was a place I needed to go. Usually people will stand in line for a long time here.  We waited for about 20 minutes and my verdict is it is not worth it for the taste of the doughnut.  They are nothing special. Just to say I did it was ok, I doubt I will do it again.

 I guess voodoo magic doesn't work on me :)  It was fun to say "been there done that"

 Jackie and Tyler in front of the Portland Oregon sign.  It used to say Made in Oregon but someone wanted to change it?  I don't know I have a tough time paying attention to some of the crazy stuff that happens in Portland.  It is a well known sign though.

We played games everyday for hours, one of the favorites was catchphrase, so much fun and so much food. I think I will have to diet for a whole year to feel like I am back to normal :)  We are so blessed to have such great kid's.