After spending time with friends and family in Baltimore, we flew to the other side of the country where the rest of our family lives. Upon landing in Portland, we did as the locals do and too a ‘selfie’ of our feet on the iconic (albeit 2nd generation) PDX carpet.
My daughter, Julie, and her husband, Levi, and 14-month-old son, Owen, live in Portland. What a joy it was to see this little one after being away form almost half of his short life!
While in Portland, we also sampled some great food (including La Moule with Chris Dorman), dodged raindrops, and spent a lot of quality time with this new little family.
We then flew east across the Cascades to Bend where my son, Andy, and his wife, Nicole, live with my granddog, Murphy. While flying, we spotted some dramatic rock formations that turned out to be Smith Rock State Park. Andy volunteered to take us hiking there the next day.
Andy took Rick skiing on Mt. Bachelor one day, Nicole cooked a gourmet meal for us and their friends Travis & Emma, and they treated us to dinner at one of Bend’s nicest restaurants, Ariana, (their Christmas gift to us…)
From Oregon, Rick went on to Beaver Creek (CO), where he spent a week skiing with old friends (an annual tradition) while I stayed in Oregon (twist my arm!!) dividing my time between Portland & Bend. I had several opportunities in both Portland & Bend to see friends of both children who have become friends of mine. Andy also took me to St Charles Hospital where he works as a physical therapist in the ICU. I didn’t get to OPB, where Julie works as a radio producer, on this trip. Next time…
We were then back in Baltimore for a couple of days, graciously hosted by David Kern & Susan Gauvey in their lovely new condo in Canton. We spent time with Rick’s daughters and I had a chance to catch up with old friends, Mike & Claudius Klimt (who, I’ve discovered, also have children living in Portland & Bend!)
NOTE: Julie suggested I try using fewer, larger photos in the blog (AND she showed me how to do it!). Let me know what you think.
What a great family. Thanks so much for the lovely pictures.. awesome….. you both look fabulous.
Let me know if you have time for a short visit possibly afternoon tea?
love ,
Marion
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It was wonderful to see you, Kathy ! Much luck on the next leg of your journey. We will enjoy following you and Rick on your adventure.
Mike and Claudius
It was so wonderful to see you in Baltimore at Larks again!!
Yes, I like the larger pictures! I look forward to your future blogs.
Sorry we don’t get to see you this time around. Love the larger pictures.
The pics look great, Mom! Of course, I think you should have included more of the World’s Cutest Baby, but I’m biased that way 😉
Love you!
Hi Kathy and Ric: No matter where you go, You have wonderful adventures and good times with family, old and new friends. So enjoy hearing from you. Nancy Griffin Shadd
I’ve been following every post with envy and delight…what fun you’re both having! Next time you are back east please let me know as Julien and I would love to see you!
it’s a BIG COUNTRY and a great family. Owen is a very handsome lad, but no wonder considering his genes. John Ford would have loved South Rock State Park. Pictures and comments are great as usual. Enjoy