Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Valentine




Hope you all enjoyed a wonderful day of LOVE! Justin and I kept it simple this year with a quiet dinner at our new favorite Italian restaurant in Battle Ground called Galeotti's. It has great food, its 10 minutes from our house, and its a local business which supports other local businesses!

Meanwhile Jack got to have a movie night with Grammy & Grampa

Sporting his V-day gift, an Angry Birds blanket...surprise, surprise!

No movie night is complete without popcorn! Isn't that bag adorable?!

Friday, January 20, 2012

I LOVE my DUCKS!

We have been able to see a number of Duck sports lately. Jack and I have been to a few volleyball games and we all went to see a women's basketball game over New Years. Although I suspect that Jack likes them more for the popcorn he gets...hmmm!






Then of course there was the Rose Bowl that the Ducks played in and WON!
Our friends came over to watch it with us and the boys had a great time playing.




And then there was Christmas and more Birthdays!

Well I finally got around to uploading my pictures from Christmas. I'm always amazed at how quickly the time goes these days. Which I think I say a lot, but it is oh so true! Jack is now two and his vocabulary and knowledge are growing daily. Today I overheard him saying the sweetest thing, "Good job Raymond, good job!" to his buddy who was playing golf in our living room, I couldn't believe what I had heard. Precious! His other fun phrases are "What you doing? ", "How bout it" and "No daddy, NO". Which changes to "Yes daddy, yes" when Justin mentions popcorn, he is just like his father on that one, every evening without fail they make a bowl of popcorn together. I have some cute pictures of that but will save those for another post.

Anyhoo...back to Christmas and the continuation of Jack's month long birthday. And I think you will see just how spoiled this kid was this holiday season!


Cheesy grin by the Christmas tree!


Justin and his fun new popcorn machine!

Wanting to do what daddy does

Oh fun! ABC's and 123's



Jack practicing for American Idol...watch out Beiber!


I can't believe you are making me take this picture!


These were the only two pictures I got of our big family Christmas with Justin's side of the family. Somehow being hostess didn't include picture taking. But we had a wonderful time, Justin's first roast was amazing, and we stuffed ourselves with lots of homemade goodies!


Then it was down to Eugene over New Years weekend to celebrate with my family! Like I said spoiled little man and we haven't even gotten to his last birthday celebration.

Jack and his Angry birds set and couch from Nana and Papa B!


Learning from Nana all the things his new couch can do!



Jack loves his Uncle Ian


Poor Gigi got some rowdy love from Jack!

Later is was on to his birthday presents, looks like he is starting to go on a presents overload!



Friday, December 23, 2011

Trimming the tree with mommy!

A couple of years ago I found the most beautiful Christmas tree in a magazine with homemade ornaments and I was sold! I've continued the tradition because I really love making the ornaments each year, there is no glass balls for little hands to break, and I'm just a gal that loves to craft! This year Jack helped me put our cranberry wreaths on the tree and he loved it!













Jack is very proud of all the ornaments he helped to place this year! Our tree has a red burlap garland, golden walnuts, paper cones with holly branches, pinecones, oranges sliced and baked to dry and a few other ornaments we've collected since becoming a family! One of which is an adorable sock penguin I got from an ornament exchange party. I'm on the lookout now for more little sock critters to add each year as they bring a certain little kid charm to our rustic tree!


How do you decorate your tree? Do you like certain colors? Share with me! 2 days til Christmas now...hope you all are slowing down to enjoy time with your family for the holidays!













Christmas lights

I love the holidays for all the fun things there are to do as a family. Not that there aren't things to do the rest of the year, but Christmas is just so special. Last year we attempted the drive-thru Christmas lights at the Portland International Raceway with Jack. No go...he wasn't the least bit interested in all the pretty lights and characters. This year we decided to try again with our friends and their son. It went much better, plus we finally got to use the second row seats in my Tahoe! Love my car! The boys jumped up with their daddy's and soon had an even better view from out the sunroof! Gotta love daddy creativity!


Getting a boost


Love those little bottoms!



They spent most of the time yelling at everything and everyone!


Brayden rolling solo as Jack takes a break to warm up



A great time was had by all, pretty sure I missed most of the lights, but watching the boys and their daddy's was way more entertaining. A big thanks to our friends for joining us and helping us to create such great holiday memories! Happy Holidays Everyone!

Daily Jack

One of the presents Jack got for his birthday was an astronaut suit and jet pack from his Grampa Peter. The jet pack has buttons to push for a count down and fun jet noises, which kept Jack entertained for quite some time as he chased mommy around the house.



Classic "cheese" face



Such a cheerful astronaut no?! :)


Pretending to hang an ornament


Getting ready to jump off!


Hope you enjoy the pics grampa! And thank you for such a fun birthday present!

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Happy Birthday Jack





Today we celebrated Jack's birthday with all of our friends. It was a wonderful time and we were so pleased with how it all turned out! Happy 2nd Birthday little man we love you!



Captain Jack


The table


Jack's Lemonade birthday cake!



The spread


Jack eating an airplane cookie to cheer up after being woken up early from his nap!


Jack playing with his friends and cousin Maddie!


Mommy trying to get Jack to open presents...no go, all he wanted was the tissue paper!


Loving eating mommy's cake, cuz its so much better than his! Bahahaha


Held Family!

Jacks party was airplane themed, complete with airplane cheeses, crackers and cookies. We had so much fun with all of our friends and Jack had a blast with all his little buddies. I am so thankful for the past two years we've had with our little man, we are truly blessed!

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