Now how did I miss this one when it first appeared on page one. Enjoy your vacation. Your daylilies look good. I especially like Mauna Loa but by now everyone should know I love orange daylilies. Love orange roses too!

Have a great vacation, and yes, please post those Maine pics for us to see.

Could it be that your engagement is recent? Or your wedding is imminent? That can sometimes provoke an emotional action from a normally-sane BioMom. Did you two want a Christmas vacation with SS this year? If not, Dad might just send a letter pointing out that while her legal arguments are incorrect, he'll forego the usual Christmas vacation in the interests of family harmony. But that next year, it will be back to his regularly-scheduled vacation. If you do want a Christmas vacation, I'd try explaining the custody arrangements in a letter, advise her of your dates, (that hopefully don't conflict with hers -- she picked first - why provoke?) then see if she drags you into court. Better her initiating, given her history of over-eager litigation. As Sylvia pointed out, all discussions should be between Dad and BioMom.

I lived in Portland for 21 years. A wonderful place, very laid back. I would surely drive up the coast as the others mentioned. It is a very calm and fun drive. I always enjoyed the Pittock Mansion in Portland. Mostly because, if you put your car in neutral in front of the mansion, your car will mysteriously go uphill backwards by itself. It is one of those weird things. Never was sure why that happens. A bit creepy, but really fun! A must do in Portland. Also the Saturday market is wonderful, I think it is still held under the Burnside Bridge. Lots and lots of fun to hang out in downtown. Mt. Hood is beautiful and only 1 hours drive from Portland. Tons of little towns and pubs along the way too. Timberline lodge on the Hood is a nice place to have lunch. Multnomah Falls is also really beautiful, another close drive. A must see. Tillamook Cheese? Yum. I am so thankful Sams carries it here in Texas. No other is better. Give it a try too. I grew up there and will always have my heart in Portland. Have a wonderful time, I am envious!!! Trin