My boy is 1!

I can't believe how fast this year has flown by. I am so in love with my huge little man. He is the sweetest, cuddliest, dare devil thing alive. He brings us so much joy, and I can already see the bond that's forming with his sister.

Clutchy boy, you are the best! 

-Mom

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Pumpkin patch year 3!

A lovely fall weekend

Two days in a row we explored new parks, George Rogers park in Lake Oswego and the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden on our side of town. Addie and I loved the garden (Clutch stayed home with Dad). I had never been there before and think we will be going there more often before the weather turns. We are loving the sunny fall days!

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Six years

Mike and I celebrated our anniversary in San Francisco kid free over the weekend. Minus a hiccup at the start of our trip (delayed flight meant no Napa Valley), it was Overall very fun and action packed weekend. We walked miles daily exploring as much of the city as we could in 3 days. I think SF may have become my favorite city. It's so great and has so much to offer, but come Sunday I was happy to return home to my littles. I missed them so much, but a nice romantic getaway is always good.

Ballet

It's almost been a month....

I've been busy, and lazy, and tired, and grumpy at times, but on Monday I leave for a girls trip to NYC and I cannot wait! Baby boy is a huge 6+months and stocked up on breastmilk so he will be fine. Addie has feathers and pink hair, so she is set. And Mikey will have the support of his Mom to help him through, so I've covered all my basis. It's time for me to take a much needed break. Yes!

BBR and milestones

Over Memorial weekend we rented a house with our friends at Black Butte Ranch. It was awesome. Turns out vacations are MUCH BETTER when you have other kids to keep your "spirited child" occupied. I think we will only vacation this way until our boy is old enough to play with Addie or from here on out. There was much less parenting than when we are home. She was too busy to worry about us. It was fun to be able to have adult time in the evenings after they were all in bed and enjoy some good laughs. I think we will be back soon BBR. We like you!

 

Clutch is now rolling, has his first tooth, and can hold his own bottle. This has all happened since Tuesday. He will be six months next week. I'm feeling very emotional that my baby is growing up. Hopefully he will remain as sweet and loving as he is now, because I can tell that he is itching to make moves and I am scared to death of that. Having eyes on both these kids at that same time is going to be intense. 

Edgefield

We had a lovey Sunday afternoon wondering around Edgefield enjoying the grounds. Our friends son turned one, and the little lady was very happy to share in cupcake eating with him. We plan on coming back a lot this summer. It's kind of an awesome family spot for us. Sun, Beer, Burgers and open space for Addie to run. I'd call it perfect actually.

We survived another week alone

I'm getting much better at the travel weeks when Mikes working. This one actually flew by, and these two made it relatively easy on me. But as always, we are pretty happy he is home today.

the dance

Tulip Festival 2013