Our trip to Portland

I can't believe we have already been back from our Portland trip for almost 5 days. I don't know where the time goes!! We had a wonderful trip visiting my daughter and son in law. It still feels weird to say 'son in law'. I don't know when/if I'll get use to that! The drive to Portland was beautiful. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day. In fact, I think that was the only nice weather we had the whole trip! Lot's of rain - of course. When we drove to Seaside we had rain, snow, hail, sunshine . . . it was nuts! But we had fun anyway. The ocean water was so brown and icky looking. Garrett explained why - which I don't really remember - but it had something to do with plankton and reproducing or something . . . I don't think I really wanted to know since we were walking in it. UGH! haha We gathered some great seashells which we later threw back onto the beach as Garrett saw some sort of creatures on them. We had a wonderful time at the Saturday Market and we rode the Max. It was a lot of fun. Can't wait to go there again! Lot's of fun stuff and interesting people! We did a lot of shopping, eating, and even hit some golf balls. Garrett tried to kill me with one of his golf balls I think . . . maybe some hidden anger towards his mother in law. haha Matt lost my car keys and I had to pay $75 for a locksmith to come and unlock my van. After a few days (and LOTS of prayer), however, I found the keys!! Praise God. It would have cost me around $250 to get a key made as I apparently have some 'coded key' as protection against theft. Whatever. Have you ever noticed how all of these technical things (like the computerized everything) seem to cost us a lot of headaches and money???? UGH! Anyway, it was so great seeing the kids. It is so hard to leave them and come back home to Boise. It really, really feels like part of my heart is left in Portland. It so hard, every time, to drive away. I have to say that I was very happy though. Garrett and Angela seem to be so happy together. They laugh a lot together and I could tell that they are very close. It made me feel really good. Angela is a very good cook. Hmmm, I'm sure she got that from me!! ha ha Their house is so warm and cozy. It was also great listening to Garrett's guitar playing too. He's quite talented. Anyway, it was great to see them. We had snow most of our drive home! Oh, and the IKEA store!! I love it. I have to go there again. Angela and I dropped all of the boys off at home and we went shopping alone. We took our time and had a lot of fun. It was great. I hope we get one in Boise. Well, guess that's it for now.