Trip to Portland

This weekend, we took our annual spring trip to Portland. On our way to Portland, we had to stop for some shopping at the Woodburn Outlet Mall. After we left the mall, Andrin fell asleep in the car and took his afternoon nap. Our next stop was IKEA (one of the main reasons why Mami wanted to go to Portland again). Mami already thought that she might have some shopping on her own because Andrin was asleep, but right when she turned off the engine, Andrin woke up from his nap! IKEA was crowded, but we had a list and got everything rather quickly. We settled in at the hotel and then went to our favorite bookstore in Portland, Powell's. We also went out for dinner, even though we were a little bit disappointed this time. Andrin had a hard time going down for the night, but we also have to give him credits because he is not feeling well. He has a pretty bad cough and runny nose! On Sunday, we met our Swiss friends, Ursina and Christof, for breakfast and then played in the park and slowly made our way back to Eugene. Papi hoped that Andrin would take a nap in the car, but no such luck! He was happy the entire way, but did not sleep at all.

Did you ever try to eat apple sauce with chop sticks?

Being friendly with everyone ... even if they are ignoring you ...

Village boy in the big city: Andrin was just taking in all the cars, buses, and then the train ... I think we could have just left him at that busy intersection and he would have been completely happy!

Back at home ... Andrin is helping us put together his new table and chairs from IKEA.
(I hope this is not considered child labor!)

Andrin discovered a new, exciting way to drink out of his sippy cup ... He added Papa's straw and then was able to drink his water out of the cup as well! What a clever boy!

Andrin playing with his new table and his favorite toy, the train ...