getting our feet wet

We are living just north of Portland across the Columbia River in Washington state. It has been nice buying our groceries in OR where there is no sales tax and still be able to pump our own gas in WA.

The sun found its way back today and we hit up one of the restaurants we have been looking forward to trying in Portland. Just as Texans are proud of being from Texas, Portlandians are proud that their city is known for being weird and the city has yet to fail in offering an interesting sight or experience while there.

passenger seat photos

Between my dad driving me from Texas to Arizona and bu driving us from Arizona to Washington, I didn't get a chance behind the wheel this road trip.

grandma nelson turned 90

"The Luke"

The manliest man and beard ever.

"the luke"

Abbie and Maddie bought a poster of Justin Bieber for their Uncle Nathan and the "The Bieber" became Luke's new picture pose. I've decided to start calling it "The Luke" since he's way cooler.

 

 

our newest niece, baby hannah

Moving from Dallas to the Portland area gave us the chance to stop and see family along the way.

No one knew if the newest Nelson would be a boy or girl and the dark hair was also a fun surprise. Baby Hannah proved me wrong in thinking that all newborns cry all the time. I've never been around a newborn for this long and she made caring for a newborn look like a piece of cake. Obviously, it's not, but I look forward to the experience if our future babes are like her, sleeping 18-22 hours a day and only getting fussy when hungry and gassy. She is so sweet and I loved holding her! Her brother and sisters love to hug her and give her kisses.