monkey goodness!

Now isn't this the cutest monkey you've ever seen??

And the sound effects were pretty great, too! What a doll, my nephew is...thanks for sharing the picture (and video clip), Cassie.

a birthday

Yesterday was Will's 1st birthday!! Woo hoo! Toot!
It's hard to believe a year ago I received this picture:










And then this year for my birthday I received this picture:

He is growing so fast...Both Rob and I are looking forward to seeing him on Saturday to celebrate his birth.

the picture I alluded to

I am finally getting a minute where everything comes together so I can post this picture:

I think this is his "come hither with more crackers" look. So perfect with his new hat. (Thanks, Cassie for sending this to me.)

Today is only Day 2 of our three day weekend...the weather is cold and windy though so it looks like it will be a mostly indoor kind of day. Tomorrow is supposed to be even colder, down to single digits if I recall correctly. Brrrr!!

My moment on the computer is already coming to an end. I hear the stirrings of breakfast in the kitchen. Yum!

Happy Christmas!

We just got back from our Christmas Day hike, the most strenuous thing we are attempting today. Rob is in the kitchen putting together a couple of Spanish coffees for us to sip while we open the cards and presents that arrived while we were out of town last week. It's been a lovely day. We hope you have had a joyful Christmas Day. Our love to all.

Speaking of last week...we were delighted to be the houseguests of my brother, sister-in-law and nephew. Unfortunately, BJ was away at a training for work so we didn't see him until the morning we left. It was nice to spend some down time with Cassie and Will though. Will has got to be the happiest baby I have ever experienced. Right from the moment he wakes up, his grin is ready to spill across his face. I hope he keeps this sunny attitude for his whole life.

I'm going to leave you with this picture of Will standing with his dad behind him. He's eager to walk. I'm certain he will be moving on his own by his birthday.

happy pumpkin day!

Isn't that the cutest pumpkin you've ever seen? And here I thought babies came from under a cabbage leaf. Who knew?

I have a lot I'd like to say about last weekend but just haven't had the time and energy to sit down and write it all out. The short version: it was jam-packed and a ton of fun.

Whatever you all are doing tonight, have fun and be safe. Love ya!

a couple of images to whet your appetite

Yo, anyone want to party?
Both of those images were taken at Brad and Mandy's rehearsal dinner last Friday. Can you tell which one of us is sober? My oh my, did I have a good time. McMenamin's (sp?) makes an excellent porter. Thankfully I didn't pay too heavily the next day and I remembered MOST of what I did and said. It was a good party. =) [It's a lizard behind Rob's ear and a sea anemone on my head, both table decorations gone awry.]

I've got more pictures from that night and the wedding the next day but they will have to wait a bit. Firstly, I'm at home and it takes too dang long to upload a bunch of pictures and secondly, I accidentally brought home Mom's camera instead of ours. [We have the same model and same camera bag. Somehow the camera's got switched.] I want to put together a complete album before posting a link. (Also, the pictures from the pre-Oregon visit hike are on my camera and also deserve to be posted.)

Ok, I can't resist, I'll post one wedding picture. Not of the bride or groom but of my sweet, sleeping nephew, Will. In that moment, I was one contented auntie.

super smoky

Dang, it's super smoky out there this morning. I can almost taste it. Yuck! Here's a recent article from the Missoulian newspaper: Mile Marker 124 Fire.

I checked out the ArtFest listings yesterday. Hoo boy, some days are going to be really hard to choose. I've printed out the descriptions for the classes that jumped out at me first so I can read them on the drive over to Seattle tomorrow. Yipes, we leave tomorrow! Guess I should get around to packing now then, eh?

I wanted to post a new favorite picture of Will but realized I don't have one here at home. They are on my computer at work. Time to get them home!

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missed the baptism

As many of you reading probably already know, my little nephew Will was baptised on Sunday (that's Grandpa P. on the right). Unfortunately, we missed the event. From the account I've heard, it was a lovely ceremony and a good time was had by all at the after-party. The pictures sure look like it. They make me want my July visit to come more quickly! He looks like he's getting quite the personality.


Isn't he a handsome little devil in his hat with Grandma H?













And this is the young man who some of us believe will be Will's partner in crime, his slightly older cousin, Kellen.



I think I need a great big, glossy, 8 x 10 of this face!!






We're all good and staying cool. No news to report so I guess that's it for now. We hope you're having a great start to your summer.

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PS Will someone please email me or leave a comment and tell me how this layout looks on their computer? I'm having a heck of a time getting things to stay where I want them to! Thanks.

easter pics

I've got pictures! As most of you know, on February 28, 2007, I officially became an auntie! Now and again, I will most certainly be posting pictures of the handsome lad, William Everett. Consider this the first of many installments to come. I hear he's tracking sounds and movements a lot more now, gaining his very own personality. One of a morning person perhaps...

(On my computer the text is not wrapping properly around these pictures and I don't know why. If anyone does, please let me know! Thx.)

exercise

I just got back from a "run" with Tiika. I say "run" because it seemed like barely a jog. I was quite ok most of the time when Tiika wanted to stop to sniff something. Usually I get quite annoyed when she does this and we're out exercising on her leash. This is why having access to a trail where she can run free is so important for us in a new place to live.

This picture is a bit old but she's awfully cute when she's running around with a pink toy in her mouth (thank you Grandma!).

Last night we went to a great percussion concert at the University. There was a family sitting in front of us and the little boy was clearly enjoying himself. I whispered to Rob, "I can't wait until Will is old enough for us to take him to things like this!" Especially if he likes drums...

Laundry's going and there is a list of things I'd like to get done today including some emails I need to respond to.

-ttfn