Addie's Seal of Approval

Today Addie got to see the new house for the first time. She loved it. She sniffed every nook and cranny, jumped around like a puppy, and sat out on the front lawn - with her tennis ball - like she owned the whole street:

Okay this is one of my all time favorites!!

This is genius!!



If you like this and know that Jimmy Kimmel is dating Sarah Silverman.
Search youtube.com for "Sarah Silverman Matt Damon" Beware rude language used.

It's another beautiful day in Oregon. Happy weekend.
Kim

President's Day Sledding on Mount Hood

Emma, Allison, Kaitlyn, Holly

Beautiful day of sledding. We drove up with The Mansbergers, Heather, Kaitlyn, Allison and baby Louisa. The Mansberger's own the home we are currently living in. We are so grateful for their home and friendship! .

Heather's sweet tooth is as sweet as mine. We stopped at "The Doughnut" store to get a parking pass and doughnuts. She also came back with my NEW favorite hot drink.

Minty Snow Latte: Steamed milk with mint tea and sweetner (sugar or splenda). I was so happy to find out it was easy to recreate at home.

Girls eating doughnuts.

Allison and Emma - Both turned 4 in February

Emma showing her stuff on the slopes. Holly and Emma riding together.

California Dream'n

Here is a shot I took of the Victoria Beach Tower while we were visiting in Laguna.

[Click on the image to see other photos of the trip.]

But I was not the only person taking pictures on the beach. There were at least 4 other photographers, some with tripods!

Romance on the Coast

"Mike Fenderson points to the beachfront cottage where he first saw her nearly 50 years ago.
Carol was sweeping the floor; the young lifeguard was too shy to talk to her....."

This was and article in the Orange County Register on Valentine's Day. The "Carol" in the story is my mom. Read the article here.

Room with a View

After the party yesterday, we went to the new house to drop off some stuff. While we were there, I managed to take a picture of the girls that kinda shows the view from the window of their room.





Kim and I are jealous of them. We might have to change room assignments... :)

Emma's Birthday Party

Yesterday was Emma's 4th Birthday Party at "Build A Bear". We all had a great time. Here is a picture of them all lining up to get their bears stuffed [Click on the image to see more pictures]:


Emma and her Bear "Isabell":




Holly and her Bear "Pretty Princess":

Superbowl Day Hail

It's ours! A home of our own.

We did a walk through with the previous owner on Saturday. It was SNOWING!!

Here it is.... A 1914 Old Portland Craftsman.