Frickin'
Thursday, July 17th, 2008 ~ posted by Scott
So last night, I was alone with the boys while Anna was at her knitting group. We went to the park, which has become a bit of a nightly ritual. After about an hour at the park we come home at which point it's time to get the kids ready for bed. Well, Nick and Will weren't much interested in coming in the house, which was a bit frustrating. My temper flared a little and I said in a stern (and exasperated) tone "Will *get* in the *house*". Will finally complied and very matter-of-factly states "I'm in the frickin' house."
Will continued the frickin's today by (again matter-of-factly) stating "I'm in the frickin' bath."
Perhaps it's time that Anna and I watch our language (even if it is G-rated). |
Cord Blood
Thursday, July 17th, 2008 ~ posted by Anna
When I was preparing to deliver Nick 17 months ago I made the decision to donate the cord blood to Puget Sound Blood Bank. We didn't think there was a need to store it for our own future use, but I really liked the idea of donating it for what I figured was a research purpose. Today I got a call from PSBC that there is a 6 year old little girl who is battling an auto-immune disorder and she is going to get Nick's cord blood. I think it's so incredible that this is happening, and also that they called to let us know. The procedure was nothing to me, and is now truly helping a little girl. If you know of anyone who is pregnant, please let her know of the program - we live in such a forward thinking part of the country. Puget Sound Blood Center Cord Blood Program |
June/July updates
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 ~ posted by Anna
 A few new June and July photos added as well. |
May
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 ~ posted by Anna
 May photos |
Backlog... LaQuinta Trip in April
Monday, July 14th, 2008 ~ posted by Anna
 Photos
Do you expect me to get text accomplished too? After the photos are up I'll work on text... |
Haircuts!
Sunday, July 6th, 2008 ~ posted by Scott
More... |
4th of July
Sunday, July 6th, 2008 ~ posted by Scott
 All the usual suspects (and one new one) were on hand for July 4th at "the Jetson's" lake house. Pictures can be found here |
Raising kids is like golf
Sunday, July 6th, 2008 ~ posted by Scott
 Raising kids is a lot like golf. Most of the time you're just trying to survive, but once every 18 holes you have that one perfect shot that lifts your spirits and keeps you coming back.
Will and Nick are great kids, but having a 3 year old and a 16 month old has it's challenges. There are times that we want to scream, cry, or tear our hair out. Then there are times with the kids sit down and play together or run up and just give you a hug.
If it weren't so hard, the good times wouldn't feel so good!
We're very behind and we know it, but here are June's photos. |
Will is Three!
Sunday, April 20th, 2008 ~ posted by Anna
 OK, we'll catch up on the last 6 weeks soon, but here are the photos from Will's snowy, cold third birthday. The previous weekend Seattle had a 78 degree day, so it seemed we could start bringing out the shorts and tshirts. Then, we were slammed back into winter with a weekend of many many hailstorms, snow, and just cold bleak weather. Wow. Will's 1st birthday party here was 75 and hot!! ~ full story |
Nick is ONE!
Monday, February 18th, 2008 ~ posted by Anna
 It really is amazing how fast this year seems to have flown by us. How can our little baby Nicholas now be a one year old? Friday the 15th it happened. While Nick started taking steps on January 11th and tried here and there to build the skill, on his birthday he just got it. That's not to say he's running - that'll be next week. But he's walking and trying to carry rather heavy toys at the same time. Stay clear! ~ full story |
February
Friday, February 15th, 2008 ~ posted by Anna
 February started out in a similar fashion to most of this winter: the boys were sick. The first weekend both boys came down with the nasty stomach virus that has really been going around. Somehow, luckily, Scott and I did not fall to it. The 2nd weekend Scott and Will hopped on Amtrak for a train ride to Portland where they visited the handmade bike show. The had a great day together. Nick and I enjoyed a quiet day of bonding as well. We didn't do anything to exciting, but Nick is a lot of fun to be around these days. We also went to a fun event at UW, in the Physical Therapy department where the current class was ready to study babies and their development. There were babies as young as 3 weeks, up to Will, who is just 2 months shy of 3. Nick was a fun model, making eyes at students all over the room and performing his sweet magic. Will and the older kids (Claire and Kyle) came in to show their running, jumping and kicking skills at the end. It was a lot of fun! ~ full story |
Trip to Lazy River Vineyard
Friday, February 15th, 2008 ~ posted by Anna
 Scott and I realized it has been a very long time since the two of us were in Oregon together and we very much miss it. Things are pretty quiet in January but that suited us just fine. We made plans to meet with Morgan (Scott's brother) and his girlfriend Natalie who lives in Portland. We had a nice mellow weekend together, cooking at home, playing Scene It, goofing around with the boys and taking a walk up on the foggy hill. Photos here. |
New Year
Sunday, January 20th, 2008 ~ posted by Anna
 Nick is on the mend, for those of you who read the most recent posts. We have been plagued by a black cloud of illness since Thanksgiving weekend. When Nick is done with the antibiotics and Will stops coughing, I'm banishing all thoughts of viruses and infections from our house.
This update has a lot to cover; our road trip to Sun Valley, ID for Christmas and updates on the boys. I have finally uploaded photos of these events, so please if you are interested, view the December, Sun Valley and January photo galleries. ~ full story |
Update
Tuesday, January 15th, 2008 ~ posted by Scott
10:50 am Take Nick to the Doctor
11:30 am Pick up antibiotics to treat Nick's ear infection
Hopefully things will be easier tonight. |
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