Baby Roth Weekly: 46 weeks - Cal's First Trip to Oregon

This is a post full of incredible pictures of an incredible trip to Oregon to see my family! It had been 2 years since I had been able to make it back to Oregon, usually going in the summer, but last summer I had a big guy growing in my belly getting ready to make an appearance. I'm so glad we are on the other side of that!

There were two things I was nervous about going into this trip.

1. 6 hour plane ride with a baby who is very active and is not the best sleeper.

2. 3 hour time change

Shockingly, Cal proved to me again that he is an expert traveler and adapts well in new situations, and that I just need to settle down a bit. The nights were a bit rough - waking 4-5 times - but he went to sleep easily and I was able to get him on a nap schedule fairly quickly that gave him normal bedtime and waking times. If anyone cares to know what I did, just ask... it was a bit of a guess based on his cues, but also pushing him to see if he could handle staying up longer.

Anyway, the trip was fantastic. Oregon is a magical place. I love my family. The pictures will tell the story.

Here is happy little Cal on the plane ride to Oregon, we left at night, so fortunately after about 30 minutes of protesting, he slept the majority of the flight.

Lucky us, we were able to stay with one of my best friends Mary-Anne and her husband Connor our first night in Oregon! It was our first time meeting their sweet son Rowan, and as you can see Cal and Rowan had a great time.

Matt and I with Mary-Anne and Connor and our sweet babes.

My brother has many, many cats. 7 to be exact. Cal had a hey day chasing them around and petting them. His favorite was Stan.

We of course had to go to Roth's - my favorite grocery store, where I worked for the entirety of my college career. (No, Matt is not related to these Roth's). They have the best donuts (The MAPLE BAR!!!) and also carry the best ice cream and cheese known to man. Tillamook. The cheese factory is in Oregon. It's the best.

It really doesn't get any better than this...

Just taking cues from Max the cat on what to do when a dog stares at you through the window.

Another one of my personal favorites... The Chai Frost from Java Crew.

What a treat!! I was able to meet up with some of my dear high school friends in Keizer.

My friend Robyn, with two of Tiffany's children (Lily and Audrey)

My brother has a great pool in his backyard and we found out Cal liked to sunbathe! I've never seen him lay still for so long since he was a tiny baby! He loved the warm sun on his body.

Of course I needed to play Bingo with my gal pals when I was in town.

So many Oregon berries to eat, so little time!! This was when Cal was eating a rather large Marionberry that got all over his face.

Cal and his sweet cousin Katelyn.

Loving it!

Of course we will take some time to feed a wild deer in my Aunt and Uncle's backyard. As mentioned before, Oregon is the best!

Oh my sweet boy!

Cal's Great Aunt Amber feeding him lunch.

He loved his Great Uncle Bill!

We decided to take Cal to Mission Mill, where we got married 5 years ago.

Lots of wildlife to see! My brother has some cute goats that live next door that Cal helped him feed carrots to.

My brother's beautiful house.

Already showing him how to operate the heavy machinery.

Definitely wanted to give it a try himself.

"Is this how it works Uncle Ben?"

Cal and his buddy Rowan pretending to drive my brother's dump truck.

Mary-Anne and I taking the boys for a ride in the Polaris around my brother's property.

Tent camping on the beach!

He loved being buried in the sand!

Daddy and Cal relaxing at the Oregon Coast.

Cal's first taste of the Pacific Ocean. He cried! Toooo cold.

Family time at the coast!

Now this isn't one of the 7 wonders of the world, but it should be! I'm telling you, Oregon is a magical place! This is Three Pools, and there really isn't anything like it. It's a great swimming area, and has crystal clear water, and waterfalls! We went on a day when it was rainy, but it was still beautiful being surrounded by trees and the raindrops hitting our face. Even Cal liked getting wet in the rain. After all it was still 70 degrees outside.

Soaking it all in...

Matt was loving it.

Family photo!

A little game of peekaboo on the drive back home.

Cal meeting his cousin Ashley and his Great Aunt Bobbi for the first time.

Cal and my cousin Amy

This picture was a little difficult to get, mainly because Cal was afraid of my cousin Mike! For whatever reason, every time Cal looked at him he would burst out crying! So, the first picture I asked everyone to go outside and get in position and then Cal and I would join in quickly. The second picture is when Cal discovered Mike was in the picture. Poor Mike! Next year I promise he will love you!

We drove up to Scappoose to my Grandparent's house, which my Aunt Joanie and Uncle Jay live in now. Many of the Callahan family members lived on this road, which is where the name comes from.