Day 6

Dear Jamey and Jack,

On our last day in Portland, we got up, headed out to do a few things, and then flew home on a plane to see YOU TWO! I had a much needed time away, and I think I'll be a better mom having had this opportunity. But on with how we spent our last day in Portland!

We headed up to Multnomah Falls. What a beautiful waterfall! Dad and I hiked up to the bridge to get a great view.

Then we headed to the International Rose Test Garden. Our cousins Matt and Juli met us there. We had a nice time wandering through the roses.

There was a Shakespeare garden with lots of flowers mentioned in the writings of William Shakespeare. Although, I disagree with "Will". Sure, roses are nice, but I like lots of other flowers much better.

This was taken in the Shakespeare garden. I love the purple spikes with the vivid pink in the background.
The hydrangeas in Portland were fabulous! The (normally) cool climate does wonders for their color.

Fuchsias. I love them, but I'm not sure how to spell them! They don't do well in the Arkansas heat or freezing winters. Maybe someday Dad will build me a greenhouse (hint, hint) and we can have fuchsias!

After the rose garden, we did a little shopping for Jack's birthday, and then we headed home to see the two of you!

Thanks for being good for Grandma Lou and Grandpa Jere while we were gone. I cannot wait to hear about all the adventures you had without us!

I love you!

Love, Mama