November 24, 2017

THANKSGIVING TRIP 2017
NOV 22 – NOV 26

For Thanksgiving this year, we went to Bend, OR to visit my parents & my sister’s family. I had a short work day, so we left right after I got off work.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22

Eric wanted to stop for lunch at the Sea Galley in Union Gap, WA. This was like going back in time! Vegan options? We ate from the salad bar and opted for the French dressing (a decent on-the-road meal). We ordered french fries (primarily for Todd), but they clearly had a fishy taste due to frying in shared oil (no need to order those again). Todd liked the fried breadsticks that came with the salad bar.

We met family at the Juniper Swim and Fitness Center, where cousin Eli was finishing his swim practice. Cousin Ashley made Todd’s hair look cute! Then we all went out for dinner at Pacific Pizza & Brew.

Cousin Ashley did his hair – November 22, 2017

Todd with Grandma at Pacific Pizza & Brew – November 22, 2017

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23

It was unusually warm for this time of year. We all got outside for a ‘hike’ at Shevlin Park. There was a rainbow. Eric’s umbrella actually did get some use. Todd enjoyed stopping along the way to throw rocks and pine cones in the river.

Eric, Todd, Grandpa & Eli at Shevlin Park – November 23, 2017

Todd & Eric at Shevlin Park – November 23, 2017

November 23, 2017

Todd loves running and jumping into the playroom…

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24

Before Todd’s nap, we walked along the river by Old Mill. In the evening, we went to the pool at Juniper Swim & Fitness Center.

Todd at Old Mill – November 24, 2017

Todd & Elisa at Old Mill – November 24, 2017

Eli & Todd – November 24, 2017

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25

Unlike last year, Todd agreed to sit on Santa’s lap on his own volition and without tears. He was eager to tell Santa all about the Lego Master Falls set that he wanted. Just to make sure Santa knew what that was, he brought a catalog.

Todd & Santa looking at the Lego catalog – November 25, 2017

All smiles with Santa! – November 25, 2017

Todd was so gentle with Kaiser the cat. They became good buddies!

Kaiser & Todd – November 25, 2017

Kaiser & Todd – November 25, 2017

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26

On our way home, we stopped at the El Porton in Union Gap, which is a favorite Mexican restaurant (they have multiple locations in eastern Washington).