Homeward bound

After almost two weeks up north, we finally had to say goodbye to family and friends and head home.  We had a few more adventures on the road...

Playing in the courtyard near Cafe Yumm in Eugene.  (One of our favorite lunch stops).

Bath time at the hotel in Ashland.

The next day we stopped at yet another familiar stop in Redding.  But for the first time we explored the Sundial Bridge.  It was a gorgeous day and we were so glad we brought the girls scooters along.  Perfect way to get out the wiggles.

For our dinner stop, we stopped at the Nut Tree.  I don't think I've stopped there since I was a kid.  There were all kinds of things for kids to do, a carousel, train ride, playground, and lots of places to eat and shop.  Another great place for the kids to burn of steam.

Adele LOVED riding the train.  She got super excited.

The carousel was fun too!

Kate didn't want to ride a moving animal, but soon regretted her choice, wishing she was on something more fun.

Emeline was all smiles of course.

And I think this was Adele's first carousel ride.

And then it was just a couple more hours to home sweet home!

NYE

For NYE, Auntie Jenn came out to my dad's house to celebrate.  We took advantage of Kate's close by half birthday to make dual purpose half birthday and NYE cake.  It looks a little messy, but it was delicious!

We had a "dinner" of appetizers and snack food, and Kate got to blow out her half birthday candles.

Adele says, "I'm one!"

Then we let the kids stay up way to late and watch a Netflix kids NYE countdown.

West Linn

We also spent time visiting Wes' family in West Linn.  We tried to get some pictures of Great Grandma Betty with all her grandkids, but as usual, Kate didn't want to participate.  Here were the best shots.

Auntie Jenn with sad Kate.

Grandma Chris lives across the street from the park, so we spent lots of time there, all bundled up trying to let the kids get their wiggles out.

The big girls were off galavanting with cousins, so unfortunately most of pictures are of sweet Adele in the swing.  But she sure is sweet!