Monday, April 19, 2010

Fun in the Sun

This past weekend (as Joe so eloquently blogged about), Grace and I headed down to Santa Clarita, California to visit my wonderful friend Heather.  I was a little worried about flying by myself with Grace, but she was amazing.  I got compliments from everyone who sat next to us, the way there and the way back, on how well she did.  On our flight back, we sat right in the middle of the University of Oregon baseball team.  The three behind us entertained Grace the whole way.  It was great.  Go Ducks! 
My sister was also able to join us, though we didn't make it on the same flights.  Two of my best friends, my daughter, and amazing weather was the perfect combination.  Even though I got sick, I had so much fun; and Grace was so spoiled with all the attention she got.  All-in-all, it was a great trip.  Wish I could afford to do it more often.


This was Grace's first time to actually sit in the sand (every other time was too cold and windy), so of course she had to try some. 

One bite was enough. :)

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

The Weight of the World

I, Joe, do hereby blog for the second time.

My lovely wife and daughter...



have embarked upon a treacherous journey...


 
to the barren, desolate depths of the land of Southern California...



In the absence of their presence, I am left to...

Sunday, April 4, 2010

He is Risen!

5The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. 7Then go quickly and tell his disciples: 'He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.' Now I have told you."
Matthew 28:5-7

 

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

It has been almost a year since a group of of my closest friends and I went to Hawaii.  With the rain and cold we had today... I wish I was back there.  I was looking through all our pictures and stumbled across this one.  I can't explain exactly why, but I love it.  Hope you do too.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Our Third Anniversary

This past Sunday, Joe and I spent our first night away from Grace for our third anniversary.  We found a great deal at a hotel in Portland and stayed here:
The Hotel Vintage Plaza, in this room:


complete with our own jacuzzi tub.  It was great to get away and spend some much needed time just the two of us.  We went to a movie, out to dinner and slept in as late as we wanted.  It was grand.  My husband was awesome as usually and surprised me with vanilla cream soda and chocolate covered strawberries. 
One night was great, but I was ready to see Grace again.  It's amazing how attached you become to your offspring. :)  She had a great time with her aunt and uncle and cousins though and did great her first night without mom and dad.  Thanks Horton Family. 

Friday, March 19, 2010

Thank You LORD for Many Blessings

Seeing the world through my daughter's eyes has given me a new appreciation for the little things... The wonder of bubbles or a leaf, or the simple pleasure of emptying out a shelf she just discovered she could reach.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Three Years

Three years ago today I said, "I do" to the most wonderful man in the world. 


Happy Anniversary Joe.  I love more today than I did then.