Spring Break 2011: Oregon Day 1

Because our schedule will be crazy this year with new baby, we thought we would make a trip to Oregon during Brian's spring break from school. And luckily, it fell on Easter weekend! We initially planned the trip to take two driving days (LA to Salem is 15 hours), stopping in northern California. But last minute, we decided to just wake up early and see how far we could drive before Mariah goes crazy. She was SOOO good in the car! we only stopped twice for gas/food, and she kept herself entertained with movies on the iPad.

On the first full day of our trip, we went with my sister Tina to the Salem Riverfront Carousel. It was so fun.

Here is Tina, Kiarra, and their new addition, Deondre (2 months)

We are already on the lookout for all things Kylie!

This carousel is pretty awesome. Each horse was carved custom and has its own name. And the carousel  can be changed from indoors to outdoors, depending on the weather.

Mariah really liked the horses (she kept calling it Disneyland).

This ticket booth was pretty cool (minus the creepy lady inside).

Dre's first ride!

I think he liked it.

Mariah's second time around on the carousel.

Kiarra loves it too!

After the carousel, we went outside to burn off some steam.

And eat a quick meal. Dre was so good the whole time.

Then we headed to my hometown, Independence, population just under 7,000 people (according to the sign anyway). There's not a whole lot here. The highlight is Mendi's Pizza!

My mom and me

My sister Monica and my mom.

I had to twist a few arms but I got everyone to go to my favorite high school lunch spot, Yang's Teriyaki. SOOO good. And super cheap.

I scarfed all this down and didn't even think twice!