We decided, kind of on a whim, to head up to Portland during the kids' Spring Break this year. It was a whirlwind trip and we were completely exhausted by the end, but I am so glad we went.
It took us about 12 hours, including 3 stops for eating, bathroom, and running around. I don't know that Alyssa would have lasted much longer. The kids all did really great the whole time, but Alyssa was just done the last 1/2 hour.
We stayed with some new friends, the Zundels. It was a nonstop party! 9 kids all under 11...they had a blast!
Their older kids had school the first day we were there, so we went to Pump it Up in the morning and then the kids swam in the hot tub and played hard the rest of the day.
The next day we headed into Portland and rode a tram up a small mountain...lots of gorgeous views of the area and a fun way to pass the morning.
After the tram, we went to Voodoo Donuts and got our fill of crazy flavored doughnuts...Fruit Loop, oreo peanut butter, Cocoa Puff, strawberry lemonade, and maple bacon. Talk about a sugar rush!
After lunch that day we took the older kids swimming while the younger kids napped/watched movies. We finished up the day with homemade pizza and the most amazing milkshakes. The kids got to sleep in this massive fort together and were basically in heaven.
While we were there we all tried out the Oculus Rift. The demo is a roller coaster ride and it was one heck of a ride! It felt so real that none of us could stay standing while we were wearing the Oculus Rift. Emma loved it. Poor Matthew was terrified!
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