Weekend in Oregon

This weekend we took a trip to Oregon to see our nephews Alex and Joshua play their last basketball game for the season in their Upward program.

The only unfortunate thing was that PopPop was not feeling well all weekend so therefore didn't go "out and about" with us and he isolated himself around the house. However he was able to watch Jay and hear/take part in the many conversations.

We arrived at PopPop and Nana's house late Friday afternoon (the drive there was great - weather was beautiful and traffic was good) in time to settle in, give Jay a bath before his bedtime, etc.

Saturday morning Matt, Nana, Jay and I left the house before 8:00 a.m. to drive to the gym where the boys were playing. Josh's game started at 8:45 and Alex's game followed at 10. Brother-in-law Mike coached Josh's team this year so it is a full family affair.

Me, Nana, Jay and Alex watching Josh's game

Matt's sister Shawn arriving

Nana, Jay, Shawn, and Alex

Photos above: Joshua in action on the basketball court

Photos above: Alex in action during his basketball game

Josh watching Alex enjoy his after-game snack/treat

After the games were finished we all gathered back at PopPop and Nana's for the afternoon and evening. It was so fun hanging out together playing and catching up.

Jay loves to stand hanging on to legs or objects

Above it happens to be Daddy's leg

Josh and Jay playing together

Jay hanging with Dad Matt

Jay playing with Aunt Shawn (Matt's sister)

Josh working on his Lego creation

Shawn and Jay playing together

Video of all of us singing "Head & Shoulders, Knees & Toes"

Video of Jay playing with Nana's magazines

Nana made a WONDERFUL meal for all of us Saturday evening. Here is a picture of the beautiful table. It tasted even better than it looks here! :)

Sunday we joined Aunt Shawn, Uncle Mike, and the boys at their church. Afterwards we enjoyed lunch at the nearby Sweet Tomatoes and hit the road after the meal. We arrived home late yesterday evening and we're back to our normal routine this week.

Thanks PopPop, Nana, Mike, Shawn, Alex and Josh for a fun weekend. We had a great time!