Along the way we ran into a friendly giant
Elicia and Tenneal take a break to pose in front of one of the many waterfall attractions along the way
Cecilia hung out and took in the sights all the way to the top of the hill
she ate lunch & crashed on the hike down
Cecilia's first outdoor spa experience
Post bath foot massage
"Okay, I am clean already"
Two year old Bella spends the weekend making Cecilia laugh
Steve and Trevor hang with their girls
Cecilia, so000 sick of that damn camera, is learning to hide under the brim of her hats.
Tenneal's father, Dan, is wearing a few different hats these days- he is our newest nanny, Grandpa to Cecilia......
........and he became Papa to Bella for the weekend as well. He has been a busy man!
This was an exceptionally special Mother's Day. Not only because it was my first, but we also had Trevor's mother (Oma Lynda) with us. She has been Cecilia's first rate nanny for the past three weeks while I rejoined the work force.
Oma Lynda taught Cecilia, amongst many other subjects, all about horticulture.
She also completely eradicated all of the dandelions from our lawn. I did not think that was possible......Much kudos for that- as it was not part of the nanny deal!
....and my mother's day gift from Trevor. The coolest and most unique handmade locket with a beautiful picture of Lil C inside. The chair I am sitting on is also cool and unique- an Adirondack rocking chair from Oma Lynda. One more shout out to her- Thanks so much for all of your time, help, and love!
Trevor wanted to see the sunset for his birthday. I ran around the house packing everything we needed for a night at the coast, so that as soon as he came home from work we could drive west to catch the sunset. Unfortunately, we learned (or re-learned) that clear skies in Portland do not always mean clear skies at the beach.
Cecelia enjoyed the views nonetheless.
Though the next day when the sun was shining bright, she was out.
We fought off a five year old to secure the only cave on the beach.
Cecilia's first hanging bridge. Trevor's first hanging bridge holding Cecilia, with Tenneal constantly yelling "CAREFUL"
Tenneal and Cecilia sequestered outside the beer garden. I guess 3 month old babies are considered minors. Who knew?
One thing we never thought much about before becoming a parent is how difficult it is to shelter a baby from the sun. A little dose of sun is good for Cecilia, but more than a few minutes of exposure is probably not too good for her fair Scandinavian skin. So when hanging outside for the majority of afternoon, we are constantly checking her for any direct sun contact. Here she seems to be covered.
Here Tenneal must be gabbing, neglecting her duties.
Lil C has to look sharp to hang with the PDX art crowd
Oma Lynda (our wonderful live-in nanny for three weeks!) and Tenneal pose with a sleeping Cecilia.
Trevor gives Cecilia a lesson in art appreciation.
Cecilia makes her first inspection of her papa and nannie.
Papa Tom finds time to teach Cecilia a little Shakespeare.
Nannie learns that Cecilia enjoys strong eye contact during a good feed.
Trevor and his Dad relax in the mist of Multnomah Falls.
A huge thanks for the scrumptious meals, stimulating conversations (some adult, some filled with ga-ga goo-goo) and strenuous baby bouncing.
"Who is that handsome guy? Is he my uncle too?"
Uncle Seth tries out the hooter hider.
Nellie and Cecilia hit it off, enjoying these tongue exercises and a few newly learned Tectonic dance moves.
Once again we put our guests to work.
Thank you guys for all of your help and love!
First Encounter with Uncle Brandon
So Fascinating!
Another Great Daddy-Daughter Shot
Preparing the placenta
It sure feels good to have shed those extra pounds
...and the Madrona sapling is happy to have extra nourishment.
