Comments on: Road Trip – Portland

By: Paige

Paige — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:49:41 +0000

Beautiful post, beautiful advice.

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:07:54 +0000

OH MY GOSH! that last photo, so very adorable!

By: KV

KV — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 04:50:25 +0000

You are so right on continuing to offer up your children the opportunity to experience new tastes and sites. Whenever we go out to eat, I allow my daughter to tell the server what she plans to order on her own (even if the server looks at me). It gives her autonomy and the chance to make her own decisions. To me, that’s important. Thanks for sharing.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 01:08:03 +0000

Ashely, will do. If Ivy is with you the pastries will not stand a chance. I remember when you were pregnant and suffering from morning sickness while teaching a cooking class at Julie’s. I can’t believe how much time has passed. She is stunning. Her hair is to die for.

I’ve been volunteering at the Pantry with Brandi, so I’m sure we’ll run into each other again. Brandi said you’ll be teaching at The Pantry once it’s open. Sweet.

Have a great weekend.

By: molly

molly — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:29:24 +0000

Yes, yes, and yes! So true, all the insights and bits about kid travel. Realistic expectations, pacing, exposure … cookies!

The only bit I find absolutely disagreeable is that I’m so dang far from Portland, these days! Hang it all.

And? That babe of yours is BEYOND cute.

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:44:36 +0000

Brenda – It’s easy to get distracted by their great pastries. Next time say hi!

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:41:52 +0000

Ilke – Thanks for the encouragement. Say yes to kids! 🙂

By: Nurit - 1 family. friendly. food.

Nurit - 1 family. friendly. food. — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:11:19 +0000

She’s got great hair! Love the curls!

By: Ilke

Ilke — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 21:42:23 +0000

Very beautiful pictures. You have a lovely family! I have seen the extreme parents who stop their life and not even have a date night for years for the sake of children and that is the reason I said no to children when I got married. But now, I am seeing more people (mostly younger parents) like you that make it seem easier and doable! Hats off to you for making your stops with three munchkins!

By: Brenda

Brenda — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 02:05:56 +0000

Great post on Coffee Shops. I could drink coffee all day. Love Portland, Love coffee. I’ll have to check these coffee house ‘s out next time we’re in Portland.

I actually saw you at Honore this morning with your little cowboy. Should of said hello, but I was starving and distracted by quiche.

By: Kimberly Taylor

Kimberly Taylor — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:39:22 +0000

I’m sorry – how did I miss that you had THREE four and under…??? {insert very deep bow here}
You need to bring them to the farm this summer – farm being a bit of an exaggeration… However, the sheep will still be relatively small, as will the chicks. They can play with my boys, run around, roast marshmallows – you know – farm things. And we can drink wine, or sun tea, or lemonade. And I can hold that girl-child – something I never seemed able to make myself!
xx

By: the [sugar] apothecary

the [sugar] apothecary — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 01:41:24 +0000

I really think that last picture is the cutest thing I’ve seen in a long, long time. I love that you still have food adventures, even with the kids in tow. As I currently AM the 23-year-old version of myself without kids, I would like to make things (like your delicious coffee tour) happen with the booger-nosed in tow.

By: Chocolate and Toast

Chocolate and Toast — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 22:18:46 +0000

Love the photos! And the philosophy. Most of all, I love that you chose the coffee shop right around the corner from my house! For all I know, i walked right by you . . . although I’m quite sure your baby would have caught my eye, wow.

By: kris

kris — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 01:52:22 +0000

LOVE seeing our city through your lens. and shannalee said it best about that sweet girl!

By: Haley

Haley — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:23:12 +0000

It’s so good that you do that with your children. I too have 3 little ones although they are still QUITE little (3.5, 2 and 7 mos) but we try and expose them to as much “life” and the things that we love as possible. And being an avid cook, it warms my heart that my almost 4 year old loves to help and talks to me about olive oil and powdered sugar! : )

By: Shannalee

Shannalee — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:54:47 +0000

Your little girl is perfection. Good gracious.

By: Hector Feliciano

Hector Feliciano — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:53:39 +0000

This story serves as an inspiration for many to follow. It is sad to think of family and children as a way to stop living and enjoying life because children and family are fun. I want my life to be like yours when i become a dad and i would like my wife to come on board. Even though having children is a responsibility, it is also an adventure and i think you are making the best of it. One of the best things to raise kids is to engage them in some adventure and to make them part of who we are and that is exactly what you are doing!

By: Gabe

Gabe — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:38:34 +0000

Great post and wonderful pics. That last picture is my favorite, but I do look pretty haggard and tired. I guess that’s a part of toting three kids around too. I love that you took amazing photos to remember our trip, and I do have to admit, the other day I took Ivy to Honore Bakery “to get coffee” but really I just wanted to show her off. – proud daddy

By: Alexandra Rogers

Alexandra Rogers — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:06:12 +0000

Your children are seriously adorable. I love the photos, what a perfect rainy day thing to do! Thanks for writing, I really enjoy your blog.

By: Katrina

Katrina — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:02:25 +0000

I loooove this idea! Your baby is super cute too 🙂