WE HAD A HOUSE GUEST FROM URUGUAY

for two days ( he was able to see Oregon rain free for half a day.)  We made sure he saw important things in Oregon - Voodoo Donuts, longboarding and LimeBerry.

Andres and Larry, after partaking in Larry's famous burgers and fries.

Longboarding with the kiddos

Fishing on the roof - don't ask, it's just a thing we do

He left this morning to visit Adam and you should have seen the boys trying to figure out how to tag along.  Landon wanted to stow away in his luggage.

The newest thing on the man clan wish lists?  Tickets to Uruguay.

TIME LAPSE PHOTOS

were one the agenda for Adam squared, so we went to Silver Creek Falls and got the surprise of seeing snow.It was a gorgeous and fun afternoon, despite the cold rain. Needless to say, we got drenched.

AN IMPROMTU

Biore strip party and we had a winner that beat us by a landslide. The winner starts with Adam and ends with Colton.This one was much less painful than the last impromptu party.

FULL BELLIES, LAUGHTER, LOVE

and shenanigans is what our Thanksgiving consisted of. Hope yours was awesome too!

WE SPENT

Thanksgiving morning at the park enjoying the crisp air and energetic family fun, while others were playing TurkeyBowl.Aren't these mittens the coolest? I love them!
PS - A couple family members got pooped out.

VOODOO

doughnut challenge is a must with out of town visitors. $4 for 80 seconds of fun.
The doughnuts are the size of a plate and equivalent to six full size donuts.

We had a confident group of doughnut eaters.
No one was able to beat the clock. Maybe next time?

PS - Who can resist a photo booth?

WRESTLE-MANIA

has been going on at our lair.
This lone gal wishes she could be a Fiona- Sarah- Parker hybrid and kick some boy butt.

LIMBER IS A TALENT

and it's a talent I don't have, however, Erica and Laird were able to do some yoga/cirque du soleil moves with Adam.How limber are you?
PS - Isn't Erica a rockstar!!

ICE CREAM CAKE

was the wish from our birthday boy.And one of his wishes, an ice cream cake eating contest.

1st place - Adam
2nd place - Landon
3rd place - Grandpa Ivon

and luckily, none of the participants got an ice cream headache.

Ice Cream Cake

24 ice cream sandwiches
16 oz Cool Whip
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
Caramel
Toffee Bars, chopped

In a medium bowl, combine Cool Whip and sweetened condensed milk until combined.
In a 9x13, place 12 ice cream sandwiches. Spread half of whipped cream mixture on top. Place remaining 12 ice cream sandwiches on top and spread remaining whipped cream mixture. Freeze until ready to eat.
Drizzle with caramel and chopped toffee bars and serve.

GOOD FRIENDS

make me happy....And watching these two together you just can't help but smile....

WE HAVE HAD THE PRIVILEGE

of having Josh (aka Josh The Extraordinaire) staying with us for the weekend.
Larry and Josh met in high school and have been the best of friends ever since.
We adore Josh and wish our families lived closer to one another...

But we put him to work helping with the baseboards, clearing the high shelves and moving furniture, so maybe he's glad that he isn't too close!

We wish his stay was longer.....