Piggy Bank

One of Brycie's favorite parts of coming home from a trip may surprise you. It is not the joy of being in her own room, with all her toys and all the little things. But, the joy of putting all of the change found at the bottom of the suitcases in her special purple piggy bank. This cute little piggy bank was hand painted by Brycies Great Grandma Ora. I am sure by the time that Bryce has learned how to spend or wants to spend some money that she will be pretty well set. Especially with all the traveling we have been doing lately. We will be teaching her how to save for things that she wants and earning money to get those things. But at this point, it is the joy of saving.

California Bound

We are stressed, we are way over tired, we don't know what area we want to call home, but we do know that we are a family that loves adventures. After staying an extra day, we still are so uncertain, there are so many wonderful area's in Washington and Oregon to live. We do know that Alan will not have a problem getting a job. He met with a wonderful company yesterday that wanted to hire him on the spot. That is so reassuring and a wonderful blessing.

Bryce decided that she was going to be a big help this morning and help pack her bag. Thank you little one for all that you do.

We took a few hours driving around this morning, as well as looked at a house for a second time, but then it was time to make our way to the airport. We got there early, just so that Bryce would have some wonderful time of getting the wiggles out. It was exactly what she needed. We all sat down to a wonderful late lunch at the Rose City Cafe. Bryce made immediate friends with the waitress and wanted to show her all that she had colored on her paper. It was a great relaxing last meal before we had to come home.

Bryce thought that a pair of chopsticks were the perfect utensils for eating her Hot dog. No matter how it fills her up, that is fine. Just get her filled, satisfied, and happy, that is all that we want.

Taking time to play on the toys in the airport, this was a bridge made of granite, hmmm. That was a very expensive toy. Bryce enjoyed it.

What a great ride for a child, the people mover. Bryce had a wonderful time going one it and then coming back, over and over again. It was so great to hear the little laughs and woohoo's our of her.

As we landed tonight at 6:30, they were filming something at the Ontario Airport in the baggage claim area. There were film crews, lighting guys, booms and people everywhere. Wonder what it could be, we will just have to wait and see.

SSShhh, don't tell!!!

So rather late last night , we decided that we need to have another day here. With a change in airline tickets and adding another night to this wonderful hotel, it sure would be cheaper than another trip. So that is what we did, we both called in sick, if that is what you can call it. Thanks Ann, James and Natasha for making this possible. We all owe you BIG!

Today, this is a house that we have really enjoyed looking at from the outside, the only thing that I would change is the color of red to the front door, to more of a Merlot red. Otherwise, it looked wonderful, including a veggie garden and play set for Bryce. All added bonuses!

Bryce has been such a trooper since Friday, traveling 6-7 hours a day in the car looking at different areas. What a wonderful little one that we have been blessed with.

So what's for dinner"

Bryce hanging out, listening to the wonderful piano music tonight.
Playing in Daddy's shirt, silly little girl.

Well, as Bryce went into the Trading post tonight, she emerged with this little giraffe that we named Gracie. You, as a parent have to put a limit to the stuffed animals that a child has and well, I think that we are there. Know when to say when... but she does love them all.

Gracie

A Adventure Day

There were snow flurries, rain and cold winds today, but we could not ask for more. It was the perfect day, compared to the hot, yet hotter and even hotter weather in California. We found a wonderful home today that we love, but it won't be built till March, so there is still a waiting/finding game. All in HIS time. This is a picture of Daddy and Bryce checking out the very huge Santa in the lobby. She was a little shy at first, but now she is all over this huge Santa. YEAH!!

Bryce making herself at home all over the lodge, and that is what the girls wanted.

Looking so cute, between the logs. There was a hand full of girls taking their picture and Bryce of course had to show them how to do it. Bryce meet a new little friend tonight and had a wonderful time trying to get him to follow her. He is a beginning walker and was so eager, but still trying. It won't be long till he will be running, Those special first few moment of no return... Bryce and her future job her at the Heathmans Lodge. The staff has been above and beyond and well Bryce has well enjoyed each moment. Thank you Ladies at the front desk for making Bryce as well as us fell like we were at home. You are true to your jobs and you will all be wonderful Mother's in time...yes, in time, not yet.

Bryce and Alan running down the hall way, Sshhhh don't tell!!!!

Gresham, Oregon

We started this day with a very yummy breakfast at Hudson's Grill here in the Lodge. We then gathered a few things and we were off. It was a fun filled day of getting wrong directions, seeing beautiful things, meeting amazing people and falling in love with a house. We never thought that we would like a 2 story, but this one is so great. We really like the long ranch style homes, but there is just something about this one that has a warm family feel to it. It is down the block from the elementary school and only a mile from both the middle and high schools. There is a wonderful nature trail down the street that is protected I think wet lands, its full of turtles, ducks, frog and so much more. Here are a few pictures of the house that we really love. If it is meant to be, then it will happen.

This is the outside of the Lodge that we are staying at. We can't tell you how much we love it here. Let's put it this way, the staff knows Bryce by name. Everyone loves her so much and just wants to talk with her. There is a wonderful feeling of home and happiness here. Thanks for showing us this place Grandpa Ken!

Today, when we met with a very wonderful realtor, she had this special little gift for Bryce. It was the cutest, fur-ball little dog. That was so above and beyond in our book. We have never even met this person and I feel, after meeting her, that we could be forever friends. The best part is that she lives only a few houses away from the one that we looked at today. Added bonus!!!

Happy Birthday Aunt Christie!!!

We Love You!!!