TOM AND ELOISA

On Saturday afternoon we left our hotel in Beaverton and then headed over to Tom and Eloisa in Hillsborough. On the way we stopped at Uwajimaya for Mimi's "Treasures". Dad found it the night before when he and Mimi were scouting around the town. It's not as big as the one in Seattle but it will do.

Tom and dad were school chums from way back when. Tom and Eloisa were married four years ago and have two teenagers between them. Tom does not have any of his own biological children. The kids are from Eloisa's previous marriage. When we were moving up here from California Mimi had met Deverett (13 yo boy) and Devani (15 yo girl) and absolutely adored them.

Unfortunately we did not get the chance to try out the Thai place that Princess Teri told us about. Will have to do that on our next trip. Eloisa wanted to take us out to a Indian market to eat and we did just that. Although Mimi is great at entertaining herself, Eloisa thought that it would be a great idea to take her to Burger King where they have a play area so that she could get her sillies out. So we did just that. While Mimi played for almost 3 hours, the adults were able to enjoy a quiet conversation in the next room. Mimi being Miss Socialbility had no problems making new friends. It's wonderful to have friends that have been this route.

NEXT AMERICAN IDOL???

This video was taken on our way back to the hotel. Mimi and Zoe have been really into Disney's "High School Musical". Mimi has the movie down pat.

ESPARZA'S

The other day while sitting in the cold watching Mimi practice t-ball, I was thinking about our upcoming trip to Portland and since I am not an Oregonian, I had no idea where to go to eat Neither did our friends. Then all of a sudden what comes on into my head you say??? A light bulb!!! Ding, ding, ding! Princess Teri! She's been to Oregon and loves food as much as we do! YEAH! So I wrote to her and she said to go to Esparaza's. So we did and it was a hit with everyone. Thank you Princess Teri! Of course no Mexican meal is complete without a glass of cold margarita with a shot of Don Julio.

MAN CAVE

We arrived in Portland around 11:30 last night and hooked up with our good friend Maggi and her cousin Sarah early this afternoon at Sarah and Duane. Here we are sitting and playing cards un Duane's "man cave" Mimi is the dealer but unfortunately we could not show her the cards as they were of the porno nature. However she had loads of fun just playing with the chips

SIGNING OFF

In a couple of hours the Putney's will be on their way down to Portland Oregon. Will try out the places to eat that Princess Teri suggested. They sound delicious already. Will report everything that happens this weekend. Can't wait to head out of Dodge.

MIMI THE TIME KEEPER

Yesterday morning while shopping at Fred Meyer's for a coin purse to keep her tooth fairy money in, Mimi reminded me that I had promised her a watch on a previous shopping trip. Gawd how that child has a memory like you would not believe. We were also shopping for Erin's birthday gift too and since the watches were on sale for $7.00 a piece, we bought two. A princess one for Erin and Hannah Montana for Mimi (although she has yet to see the show). I am paying for it now. All day today Mimi has been telling me the time, every half hour on the hour. EGADS!!!

HEALTH CHECK UPDATE

This morning Mimi had her 6 year physical with Dr. M. She did grrreat! What a little trooper she is! Her height is 44 1/2 inches and her weight is 41 lbs which puts her in the 25%. Although it is on the petite side, that is normal for her. There is no doubt about it, she will always be petite even though she is growing and gaining weight at a slow and steady rate going upwards. The doctor said that she does not need another physical for another 2 years and her immunizations are not due till she gets to be 11 years old. However the doctor did give Mimi the option of getting flu shot today and of course Mimi was vigorously shaking her head NO. We chose not to since she is as healthy as all get out.