Airhart Reunion: Travel to Hood River

After we finished packing up our house and saying our goodbyes, we got early to fly out to Portland. It was amazingly smooth considering that we all were sleep deprived. There was only one big meltdown where Cambry and Vienna were unconsolable, but I put on a Dora and fell asleep and woke up to Vienna fast asleep underneath her sleeping sister both of them squished up against me. It was the most precious and uncomfortable looking sleeping arrangement. Here's a pic of Vienna after I adjusted the girls a bit.

We picked up all of our bags (4 bags, 2 backpacks and 2 car seats -- so glad they all made it!), tethered them all together and made our way through the maze of an airport and out to rental car place with a circus train of luggage in tow. We were probably quite the sight, but we made out there fairly easily. We then packed all of our stuff into a Toyota Corrolla. It all fit perfectly to the astonishment of rental car receptionist.

We then drove up the beautiful Colombia Gorge to Hood River.

The place that we were staying at was a few miles out of town. So we drove through this mountain valley full of orchards and vineyards. It was beautiful.

We pulled up to this gem: Beverly's Orchard Estate. This was base camp for the week. It was nestled right in a pear orchard.

This was the view from the backyard...

...and from our bedroom window.

It was so great to hug and chat with family that we hadn't seen for several months as they each pulled in. We finally got to meet Gwenyth and Hagen for the first time. We took it easy for the night and hung out in the backyard.  To be honest, I don't remember much that happened because I was so tired and in bed by 8:30.