Friday, January 31, 2025

January: Hikes, Protest, Chocolate Making, Twins Birthday, Julian gets Adopted!

 It was wonderful the twins were still with us for a few days in January. The let down after the holidays is real and so it was great to have the whole family still together so we could do some fun things.

We hiked around Mt. Tabor in Portland. I think the boys are reenacting a "Squid Game" scene here. Not quite sure BUT what I do know is that it makes me so happy to see them being sill and having fun all together:)

Group photo on Mt. Tabor

The twins organized a little get together with some of their friends in Hillsboro. Some of these kids they have been friends with since 3rd grade! I'm so glad they value friendship and the relationships they have made over the years.

I attended a protest in Portland. I will not go quietly into this abyss we call Trump and his supporters. If standing up for freedom and the rights of all people gets me arrested or killed...I want to be on the right side of history. I see the writing on the wall and I don't see this ending well for America or her democracy!

Julian participated in the blessing of the sacrament for the very first time now that he is ordained as a Priest. I was very proud of him for being willing to participate and do his part to serve

A group of my friends went to a chocolate making class at Vanday chocolate company in McMinnville, Oregon. It was such a fun and informative (and yummy) class

We all got to take home a little chocolate bar that we made ourselves:)

The twins are 21!!! We drove down to Corvallis to celebrate with them. We took them out to their favorite Thai restaurant and then had cake, ice cream and presents back at their little house. I'm so glad they are just an hour and a half away. I love them and am so proud of all their hard work at college these last 3 years:)


Julian found out a family in Takarazuka, Japan has agreed to host him for the year. He will be a BIG brother for the first time. We are so excited!

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