Macy's in Portland

When we moved here six years ago we started the tradition of taking the kids on the Max to the downtown Portland Meier and Frank. We were so sad to see it be bought out by Macy's only two years later. Meier and Frank had classic window displays, amazing decorations and the best was the miniature monorail on the ceiling of the 10th floor. The kids could ride it as many times as they wanted. The monorail brought back the nostalgia of Christmas! When Macy's bought them out they dismantled the monorail and changed the whole layout to downstairs. We were blue to see the old Meier and Frank go but we continue our tradition of visiting Santa Clause, playing on the dismantled monorail and eating Mall food at the Lloyd center!

Happy Birthday Aurora

After a long 10 hour drive to Twin Falls Aurora had a Texas Sheet cake waiting for her made especially by her Great Grandma Harris to celebrate her birthday. Lucky Girl! Yes -we drove to Twin Falls on her ninth birthday. Avery was more concerned about driving on her birthday than she was.

Her "friend" birthday party choice was Out of this World Pizza. I am convinced this is a perfect place for a party. The kids are entertained the whole time, there is the food option, the mess and prep was not at my house, in fact the only thing I did prep was her pizza birthday cake. We found out as we brought it in that only store bought items were allowed, but Alex the employee let it slide! Whew!

I am not quite sure why she isn't smiling, because she had way more than her quota of fun. She really loved helping me put together her pizza cake.

Happy Birthday Aurora!