for the last three weeks....

...we have had family with us!
Brandon's mom and dad came into town the night of August 23rd. It was fun to have them here and were able to revisit some places that we saw when they drove us out here as well as visit a couple of new places. George requested that we eat at Hot Pot City again (a little Taiwanese restaurant downtown) as well as go to the Rose Garden. While we worked during the week they headed to the coast where we met up with them at the Tillamook E.R. Not the typical place to have a vaca:) Actually we didn't spend the entire weekend in the ER, thank goodness. We're not sure how, but George got celulitis (on his ankle)while out here and had to go in for regular iv antibiotics for the first couple of days on the coast. Needless to say, we didn't actually walk on the coast very much:) Despite the twist in plans, it was still a great time away with a lot of great conversation with people we love.
So after George and Kathi left on the 31st of August we had a couple of days to get ready for my mom's arrival on the 3rd. This was her first time out here so we had a ton to do! On Thursday she came to work with me. Sam appreciated the extra attention and was perfect as we walked around the Rose Garden and shopped for a little bit:) We spent the rest of the weekend doing everything we could think of including: Multnomah Falls, seeing the Colombia River, shopping some more, visiting the Farmers Market, going to IKEA, going to church, and walking Hawthorne street. It was super busy but so good to have her here with us. She said she was glad to finally be able to see all the things that we talk about. Love you MOM!!
Unfortunately we don't have any pictures with the DelGrosso fam (forgot my camera), but here a few pics from the time with my mom!







Oh, and one more thing. On Sunday (the day my mom left) I woke up with a sore throat. After a short-notice visit to the doctor on Tuesday it turns out that I have strep. i have no idea how i got it or why?! C'est la vie! haha. what can you do?:) it's given me time to finish a book, recuperate from 3 busy weekends, and type this blog.