Christmas 2010

Thanks to Grandma Judy for my new Flip video camera.  Here are a couple of highlights from yesterday.  One is Kjell trying to run fast enough to make his Superman cape flutter behind him.  The other is Noak being cute.  He's good at that.

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Kjell "reads" to little Bro

What a memory that boy has!  Noak has started to enjoy an old favorite book of Kjell's called "Poppleton".  Here's evidence that Kjell's been paying close attention when his parents have read "Poppleton" to him in the past.  Enjoy.

Kjell - 4 and Noak - 1 1/2

Family Fun 2010

To our lone, dedicated reader… Auntie Anna, this entry is for you! :)

We have had a very fun summer so far, but our long summer vacation seems to be half over already! We kicked off the summer with a trip to Astoria. We still need to find those pictures to share. Next we headed to Roseburg for Uncle Jon and Aunt Raiza’s wedding on the North Umpqua River. Some of Gram and Bop’s good friends, the Bartletts, loaned their cabin for the occasion. It was a beautiful setting and fun ceremony conducted by the Reverend James L. Peters. You might also notice the photo of the Rev. working the music for the reception with his cute sidekick and one of two very cute ring bearers, Kjell.

A mere week or so later, we headed out to Kona, Hawaii to spend some time with Gram and Bop. We had a great time. Noak and Kjell loved spotting geckos and playing in the sand. Kjell went “surfing” on a boogie board held tightly by Mom and Gram. We snorkeled and played in the water of the “keiki” or children’s “pool” at Sara and Bob’s favorite beach. Jamie and I also celebrated our 7th anniversary a little early with a night out on the town in Kona. It was a very fun time.

We’ll have several picture posts or a slide show, so maybe check out those entries soon.

Love to all of our friends and family far and near!

Spring photos

Just some quick updates and photos.  Noak is a full-fledged walker now (we'll try to post some video soon).  Here are pictures from Easter and the Ducks Spring Game (aka scrimmage - yes our family even goes to Ducks practices).

Kjell and Dad say goodbye to Mac Court

We weren't there when they opened McArthur Court 84 years ago, but Kjell and I were there to say goodbye to the venerable old stadium on Saturday night.  We watched a rare UO victory as the Ducks beat the WSU Cougars.  Kjell had a great time and his highlight was easily going onto the court after the game was over.  His second highlight was giving a "pound" to the Oregon Duck.  They touched knuckles and then "blew it up".  That gave Kjell a smile a mile wide.

Noak's First Cake

Noak's 1st Birthday Celebration

Noak's 1st birthday isn't until Thursday, but we took advantage of the three day weekend and had his celebration on Saturday. He had fun, but was a little intimidated by being the center of all the attention. Maija made a great cake that was inspired by Eric Carle's Very Hungry Caterpillar book. We were all impressed. Here are the photos: