Vancouver with Friends

Noelani and I took a trip to Vancouver to visit one of my good friends. We scheduled it when we thought Patrick was going to be swamped at work. Of course it ended up being a really light week for him. Boo! At least he got to have a Poker night and play some tennis.
We flew into Portland (the first time I had Noe by myself on a plane) and stayed with another good friend (Ingrid and her daughter Princess Fiona) over night. Then we packed up the car and drove up to Vancouver. Normally a 5 hour drive, but with 2 young children it took about 10 hours. We had to stop and feed the babies and let them run/crawl around before heading out again. It was a long trip, but it was amazing! The babies were great and the sights were beautiful. Flowers were blooming EVERYWHERE. Even the grass was covered in little blooms. It was gorgeous, and getting to spend time with great friends was priceless. I call them my "Village". Unfortunately, I missed some other amazing people along the way, but all the more reason for another trip. The next time Patrick is definitely coming with us. I think he would love all the open space.



Noe chillin' in Auntie Ingrid's bubble chair.



At Stanley Park. Picking flowers and putting them in Mama's shoes.

Princess Fiona

Noe finally at home rockin' and relaxin' with her Yo Gabba Gabba friends.