We all piled in our cars early on Wednesday morning. Landon, Alex, Sophia and Andrew in one car; Addison, Bre, Poppy and sometimes Alfie in the second car; and Wayne, Lexi, Monson, Tayla, Laila, Lady, Me and sometimes Alfie in our big car. Our goal was to get to Portland by dinner time without any accidents or whiny kids. I got to set in the back back with 1 year old Lady on one side and 17 year old Laila on the other. We were squished. It was uncomfortable, but we did it.
We got to Portland around 8:00 and quickly checked into our Hotel, then met TRUMAN at Tilt for gourmet burgers and fries. It was delicious. And Wayne, because of the poor lighting was dizzy and totally tilted. SO great to see Truman and get a long awaited hug outta him. Truman had his bags packed to come to the hotel for a big sleep over in the 3 suites we got for all 16 of us.
After a good night's sleep-- staying at this hotel was actually Tayla's favorite part of the trip-- we went out and did what Portland loves to do best...eat BRUNCH. Besaw's Brunch was foodie delicious. Basically, we loved it and Monson tolerated it and just hoped that at some point he could sneak off to a McDonalds.
The kids, under the command of Sophia did many cousin hugs and all hands in the middle type cheers. I'm grateful my littles all get along and love and entertain each other.
Truman took us on a rainy walking tour to his apartment building and then off to find some Blue Star donuts.
The roof top of Truman's apartment building was rainy and wet and the ids didn't like it, but we all loved seeing Tru's studio apartment and all piled on his bed.
Powell's books was next...we all got lost here. I love a fun bookstore--this was Tayla's second favorite thing we did.
Hanging out with Truman was awesome. We miss his face so much. He has a lot going on this month starting with his big family road trip to Rockaway beach, trip to Seatle with friends, then he has a yoga retreat and training, then he's off to Mexico for his friend Sal's birthday. He is off work for 21 days and they are holding his job for him at Lardo's.
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