What a wonderful weekend!

We had such a terrific, albeit busy, couple days! Saturday morning was spent cleaning and tidying the house in anticipation of Annali's birthday party. Everyone arrived at 2pm, whereupon we ate chocolate teacupcakes with pink frosting and white cake with whipped cream, blueberries, and raspberries. Annali requested both types of cakes, and they were delicious! YUM!!!

She received many nice gifts and was delighted by each and every one. What a blessed and loved little girl! After the party the Hatfields stayed for dinner and a little more playing (except for Melanie who had a spa night with her neighbor ladies).

Sunday we rose early and went to church. Then we came home, got together all our warm clothes & boots, and drove Victoria up to Mt. Hood. On the way we stopped for lunch at Calamity Jane's, just east of Sandy. That place is full of character, but their burgers were quite tasty! Once we finally arrived on the mountain, we first explored Timberline Lodge for a bit. Then we went out and played in the snow for a bit. We even built a snowman!

It was so wonderful just being with each other and celebrating Annali.