Oliver's Baptism

On Saturday, I attended my great nephew's baptism! Little Oliver became a Catholic. I was raised Catholic but this was my first baptism I've ever attended (except my own of course). And what a great weekend visiting family in Utah. I loved seeing everyone and especially meeting Oliver. Good times.

Zoo Lights!

My sister and I decided it would be fun to take our great niece and nephew to the Oregon Zoo Lights this year. Despite the rain, we had a great time! We stayed overnight at the Embassy Suites in downtown Portland, and made an adventure of it. We grabbed a quick dinner and then hopped on MAX and rode to the zoo, walked around and got lots of ideas for Xmas decorating next year. Then it was back to the hotel, hot cocoa, popcorn, cookies and watched TV and played games until midnight. I don't know if the kids were tired out but I was! Next morning we played in the hotel swimming pool, ate breakfast and went home. I vote we do this again next year!