Christmas in March, what could be more wonderful! 2012 rang in time with son Eric, daughter Sara, and their sig-o's Lauren and Alan. We played games, made music, cooked favorite foods, hiked the beautiful Columbia Gorge, and even found a geocache. And for Darice - after a 4 year hiatus - scuba diving in the excellent Puget Sound.

With 9 days in Portland, it was a beautiful relaxed trip. One that will hopefully be soon repeated.