a trip of firsts....

We've just returned from a two-week trip to Portland, Oregon to visit the Goldfarb-Simon clan. We'll start with a cute photo of the three cousins at the pumpkin patch--and all looking at the camera at the same time!

This was not only Matea's first trip to Portland, but also her first time on a plane! And that means it was Ariel's and my first time flying with two kids instead of just one. Luckily for the rest of us ("us" being everyone on the flight!), Matea slept through most of her first flight.



We see so many smiling, happy baby photos. Anyone else up for a change? Here's a more interesting expression from Matea, exploring a lawn for the first time.


Now we've got Meris, sleeping in a "big boy bed" for the first time. We thought he might object to returning to his crib when we got home, but he doesn't seem to mind. Anyway, here he is in all his sleeping glory.

And last but not least, here are a few photos of Mito with the kids, first thing in the morning.