Monday, March 24, 2014

Daddy's Day

 Jake had a birthday yesterday!  We celebrated by visiting some friends in Portland and then heading home for a great dinner (Pam's carrot cake included) at Potter Street.  I've included some other great photos from the last month below.

Playing on the bus (old converted bus turns food cart - yeah Portlandia)

Helping Daddy blow out his birthday candles

Bedtime stories


Visiting with our friends Joanna (Alex not in picture) and Francine (turned 2 last week!)



More cabin pictures
Navigating rocks on the cabin shore



Making cookies with daddy


Parks N Rec

Peter LOVES the park, even the park in our own backyard

Grandma Kathy trying to show Peter how to swing on his tummy

Weeeeeee

At our local Tugman park




Cabin Skiing Adventure

Walking in to the cabin with Daddy

First time on skis!

He is pseudo laughing, pseudo crying right here.  Needless to say this was mostly for Jake and I, and only lasted about 30 seconds.  Thanks for humoring us Pete!

Crazytown - 19 months

Here are some photos from the last month.  He is talking a lot more (most of it is only legible by his parents and grandparents).  Here are some of his favorite words: uh-oh, No-no, mine, nih-nih, pease, moh, chex, bb's (blueberries), cheese.  He is practically running now and would prefer to be outside at all times. He is going to bed a lot easier (knock on wood) and mostly sleeps through the night, about 10hrs.
Look out Tom Cruise

Peter wearing his Babiators

The obstacle courses and fort building begins!


Nap time

Love this old retro table from great grandma Millie's house

My favorite picture (thanks for capturing it grandpa Jay)

Spring Walks

These are some photos from early March while playing outside.  We've had some great sunny days!

What is that bright thing up in the sky?  

These first photos are from a walk with our friend Abby and her twin girls Lila and Pia.  Before this photo, little Pia ran down our steep little driveway, stopping just before the street, only to face plant right in the puddle by the curb.  She is one tough cookie.
Follow me girls!  (they were collecting pine cones along the way)
Smelling the daffodils

Checking out the neighbor's yard - they have chickens and bunny rabbits


Peter has been a big help in our garden.  More help than I!  I desperately need to weed if I'm going to plant tomatoes again.  Peter loves being outside and playing in the dirt, as well as mimicking whatever we are doing.





And after weeding?  How do we get the dirt out from under his nails?  Grandpa Jay helped us put together our new "stool on steroids" so that Peter can "wash his hands" (aka play in the sink for a 1/2hr).  We love it.  

A few days later, Peter surprised us all and learned to drive.  Here he is checking both ways before he crosses (don't worry, he didn't actually cross).  His engine (grandma Kathy) kept him going strong all the way to Safeway so they could buy milk (and then strapped it on to the back of the car).



Check out the milk strapped on the back.  Hey, it's a smart car and has limited storage capacity, you know?

Saturday, February 8, 2014

It's snowtime!

We had our second big snow storm of the year in Eugene this last Thursday.  I would swear I am still in Montana with these two storms.  There is still a huge part of me that loves the snow and gets so excited about it, but at the same time, as a clinic director for a PT clinic - I cringe.  Ugh.  The clinic closed early on Thursday and then closed all day on Friday.  It was nice to have a snuggle day with Peter!  The last snow storm in December, he wasn't quite walking yet.  So this time, he is ALL about tromping around in his new boots.  Pretty cute.  He wasn't that into sledding and instead just wanted to walk and explore on his own.



Peter waving at the snowplow - he loves big trucks right now  (if only you could see the big smile on Jake's face too!)





Yes, we still have our lights up on the house.  I love them! 


First time I've ever XC skied to the grocery store!

9 inches!!

Ready to play!  I couldn't pry the ducky out of his hand.  Ducky needs to play too, right?


Tired after a long day of playing in the snow
mmmmm snow
Tortilla chips and snow?

Friday, February 7, 2014

90 spectacular years

My grandma Millie turned 90 years old this past weekend.  We had quite the celebration up in Tacoma.  I can only hope that I have her spunk, her sharp mind, her enthusiasm and energy over the next 60 years.
Happy birthday great grandma!  (showing off his ducky)
Visiting the cafe at my alma mater, UPS

Peter is checking out which dorm he wants to room in


Happy 90th great grandma Millie!


Peter ate a ton of salmon, making great grandma Millie quite happy

Family!

Sharing balloons



"Give me my tie back!"