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Hanging in da 'Boat

We took a Gurtman "family bonding" vacation to Steamboat, CO. A ski vacation is tough with a couple of babies in tow. Chase did take the gondola to the top of the mountain with his Papa and met us for lunch.

FUN with Cousin Robin

Chase and Robin got together prior to our trip to Oregon, but I am just posting these photos now. They are so cute together! They both have two teeth (actually, Chase only has one-and-a-half) and they both have a giraffe named Sophie. They are like dopplegangers.

TIme to Go!

We traveled back to Boston last night. Chase was just another piece of roller luggage. On the plane, he was so good! No crying, thank goodness. It is so sad to see the terrified looks on passengers' faces when we board with a 7 month-old. He made us proud....maybe because he has Cousin Jesse's finger puppets to keep him entertained.

Chillin' in PDX

We had such a great time and Chase seemed to dig all the restaurants and outings. Chase was so well-behaved at restaurants and, as a reward, he got to try quesadillas and fresh bread off the dinner table. He sucked on a glass at EaT Oyster Bar and browsed books with his dad at Powell's.

He met his other Auntie Sara and looked like a very big man in her arms.

And, he chilled out like the small man that he is in Poppy's lap.

Bomber

One of Dave's relatives gave us this great bomber jacket. It was very appropriate for hip Portland.

We brought Chase to "swim" at the Kennedy School per Auntie Sara's suggestion. It was great. We had cool raindrops falling on our heads as we relaxed in warm water. Chase loves swimming!

Post-soak, Chase enjoyed some puffs while the rest of us had beer and tater tots. Thank you Kennedy School!

What Ear Infection?

Chase and I left Monday afternoon for Boston where we spent the night with Aunt Anna and Uncle Jon before flying out for Portland (Dave met us the next day). On Monday morning, I brought Chase to the doctor for a flu booster shot. I complained that he had been cranky all weekend. The doctor reported that Chase still had the ear infection from three weeks prior. Poor guy! I was worried about flying, but Tylenol with codeine did wonders for both of us!