I Heart Oregon

A few weeks ago, Maddie and I had the fabulous opportunity to travel home to Oregon to visit our family. My parents blessed us by flying us home for a week-long visit (truth be told, they really needed to see their granddaughter - I was the bonus! :)). We started the trip off with a wonderful time in Sunriver. My sister, her husband, and their 1 1/2 year old daughter, Ellie, joined us for the fun! The only bummer about the whole vacation (besides Brant not being with us), was the terrible chest cold I was fighting. I got sick a few days prior to flying out to Oregon, and as I sit here typing, I am still not feeling myself. Maddie caught the cold halfway through our vacation, and is still fighting the virus. Unfortunately, I believe we spread our sickness to a few of our family members as well...I suppose that is the risk you take when an adorable, yet sick 9-month-old baby is just begging for you to play with her and love on her. What else are you going to do? :)
Here are some picture highlights of our time in Sunriver!
Maddie and Ellie sharing a bath. Maddie had lots to say, and Ellie was fascinated.
Mohawk babes.
Sarah bought matching t-shirts for the girls, that read, "One Cute Chick." They are pretty cute! Its amazing to think these girls will be in the same grade in just a few years, when they are at such different developmental stages right now! They had a blast together!
Grandma Kris bought her granddaughters matching Easter outfits (watch for upcoming Easter post for adorable pictures!).
Grammy and Pop-pop came by for a visit. Maddie and I were also able to enjoy a longer visit with them in Eugene later in the week.
My baby girl loves to swing. This was her first experience, and it was a big hit! We have been swinging at the playground in our neighborhood everyday since we returned!
Sisters and our girls.
Some pretty happy grandparents!
While we were in Oregon, as I mentioned above, we visited my grandparents in Eugene. I was really happy to be able to spend good time with all of them.

I was also very fortunate to be able to spend time with the other side of my family, the Himes crew. We had a great day together, which was kicked off with fabulous pedicures for the ladies, while the men held down the fort with the kids. The only downside, again, was Brant's absence. I was really missing him by this point in my trip, and to be at his house with all of his family made this particularly difficult. Regardless, we still had a wonderful time! Maddie's three girl cousins had an absolute ball being "little mamas" to her. It was so endearing to watch. Here are the highlights of our day!

Adalie (7) and Maddie having a great conversation, catching up after months of not seeing each other.
My time to get away from life for a little while, and feel pampered. Ahhh. This picture is hardly posed...I really was feeling this way. :)
Amber and Martha, in their element!
April, also taking advantage of being away from the little ones for awhile. So nice!
Toes!...because you always need to get a picture of your toes after a group pedicure! :)
Photo opportunity!
Family Picture!
And this is how everyone felt that Brant was not with us...I think his daughter was the most upset!
On the last day of our trip, we went to the park again, and took some fun pictures. Of course, we had to do the same set of family pictures as I had done with the Himes.
And how does everyone feel that Brant is not with us?
We had such a fantastic trip!! We can't wait to see all of again you in just a few months, this time, with Brant! :)