Portland Trip September 2010

We had the opportunity to travel to Portland, Oregon for a conference for Cassie's work. Then we went to Washington to visit Andy's parents.

The Portland Skyline.
This was at OMSI - Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. There were a lot of different things to do at the museum for people of all ages. There was a room for young children that Isaac and Hannah really enjoyed.
We also went to the Planetarium. Hannah did not enjoy the show very much. She kept asking if the woman could shut it off.

Andy with the girls



This is Multnomah Falls. It is just outside of Portland. We hiked to the top of it with all the kids. It was quite a feat!



Our friends, Josh, Jessica, and Isaac Halverson came with us on our trip again this year. It was great to spend the week with them.

Hannah borrowed Isaac's sweatshirt. It was pretty funny since Isaac is a year younger than Hannah. It was a little small.







There was a balloon guy at the Portland Saturday Market. He made Hannah a monkey and Andy a heart with lovebirds in it.

On our way to Washington we drove to Mount Rainier National Park. It was beautiful, but cold.









Hannah with her Grandma Kumpel

We went to Bellingham one day and walked along the water. As we were walking we noticed something unusual along the beachfront. . .

Purple starfish!

There were literally thousands upon thousands.

There were also a ton of little crabs hiding under the rocks. Grnndpa is showing Hannah all the different creatures that we discovered. It was really neat!

Hannah loved getting to swing on the big girl swing. She LOVES to swing!