Trip to Portland for Ash and Anj's Wedding

This past weekend our little family took Friday off work and headed down to Portland Oregon to celebrate one of my college roommates marrying her best friend. I appreciated hearing her authenticity in her wedding vows-- watching her declare her love to her now-husband and stating what a supportive man he has been for her. I hope for them all the happiness marriage brings and enjoyed being able to celebrate their commitment to each other.

Their wedding venue was west of Portland in the Hillsboro area. I didn't know that so close to Portland is expansive farmland with beautiful views. It was very classy.

Neil had lots of favorite parts of the wedding, but I believe his top-favorite part was finding a tractor nearby and mom letting him climb up in it and pretend to drive it.

After the wedding we decided to stay in Oregon for the night (before driving back the following day). We took Neil to the OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry). The museum had several kid-friendly activities including blocks, play dough, painting, animal costumes, and a giant sand area.

After Neil's nap in the car, we stopped by some of Mr. D's cousins south of Tacoma for a while then we finished the drive home. It has been really lucky to have family come to live in the area and we've enjoyed being able to visit with and see family periodically.

-Mr. D and Mrs. M

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Mr. D and Mrs. M

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