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i know people say she looks like me. but she seems to look more like john these days
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New Pictures of The Peanut
GWe had a lots of fun with the DiBernardo's. Vaughn and Viv at the zoo. I think they like each other. Have a whole slew of photos from the trip.
Good Deed
I enjoyed when the day starts off well. I was driving to work when I passed an older lady walking towards the center of town. She had a grocery bag and a stick/pick with her, gathering up trash on the side of the road as she walked. I thought that was the nicest thing so I turned around and went back to let her know.
I said "Thank you. I noticed you picking up trash as you went along and I just had to stop to say thank you." She said "Your welcome" then she smiled ear to ear and said "And thank you too!"
That was a great way to start the morning and now I feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
Have you said THANK YOU to someone today?
Baby Girl’s B-Day Party
Bright and early headed out to pick up the birthday cakes. One for Vivian - TinkerBell and one for Vivian/Vaughn - Pooh and Piglet. Was hoping for Pooh/Tigger and Powerpuff Girls, but couldn't get those and ice cream cake so had to compromise.
Had Viv's birthday party at the bowling alley here in town. Figured the girls threw me a baby shower there, so a first birthday party was right in line. There was a bunch of people I hadn't seen in a while either. First to arrive was Sara, Josh, Brian, Emily and Luke (Josh and I worked together at Tranxtion). Luke is just 8 weeks old and quite the cutie. Josh told me the whole story about how Sara wouldn't name him Han Solo Graham, but who know sounds like someone might be getting a new name for their first birthday =)
Sarah and her nephew came, he was the cutest and gave Miss Viv a kiss when he arrived. Our neighbors Chris, Summer, Gabby, Maddy and Jonah came too, I remember when each of them were Viv's age. Yvonne stopped by to grab a slice and let us know that Alexis, Jacob, Tater-Tot and Michael all had the flu so she was leaving them at home and escaping to visit us.
James, Jason and Jason's new beau came as well. John's known them since they've been teenagers so it's hard to believe Jason is eeking up on 30. I don't think I've seen that whole crew together since they were all coming over for dinner and Band of Brothers for 3 months. Jason said Tiffany is thinking of moving to Wilsonville, so we'll have to reach out to her.
Deb, Joe and Vaughn came out and we had a special guest star in from Seattle - Ms Smart Pants - Jen Blackwell! She drove down to hang out with us and then came over after the party and kicked it with me for a bit. Sounds like the Blackwells might head back to California - San Diego this time. It was a great time talking with her.
Jim, Tracy, Sam and Matt (who graduated last weekend) came down from Estacada for the afternoon. Jim got a hold of the toy rockets in the goody bags and fired one off that landed 10 lanes down the bowling alley. Nice one Jim! Zoila stopped by for a few too. She gave Vivian the cutest green dress and a singing frog that speaks English/Spanish. It was a nanny vs. manny when Jared grabbed the baby girl for some games in the arcade. Mama Lisa came by after taking Camille (her kitty) to the vet and commented on Sarah's jumpsuit present for Viv - "Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner" I love pop culture.
Sykes and Steph car-pooled from NE and hung out for a while before heading to the Rose fest. Mark was huuung over but still got the peanut smiling. He, Steph and Jared all bowled together. Vivian took it all in, being passed from person to person smiling and squawking the whole team.
Just went we though seeing people we hadn't seen in a while was over with the party, we ran into the Sherman's at dinner. John's best friend from college John Sherman, wife Kari and their 3 kids were at Buster's BBQ after their son's T-Ball game. What a small world. We pulled a couple of tables together and caught up with them as well. Best bumper sticker in the parking lot (mostly full of trucks) Bush gives Pussy a Bad Name - ah welcome to America ya'll stay a while!!
Had Viv's birthday party at the bowling alley here in town. Figured the girls threw me a baby shower there, so a first birthday party was right in line. There was a bunch of people I hadn't seen in a while either. First to arrive was Sara, Josh, Brian, Emily and Luke (Josh and I worked together at Tranxtion). Luke is just 8 weeks old and quite the cutie. Josh told me the whole story about how Sara wouldn't name him Han Solo Graham, but who know sounds like someone might be getting a new name for their first birthday =)
Sarah and her nephew came, he was the cutest and gave Miss Viv a kiss when he arrived. Our neighbors Chris, Summer, Gabby, Maddy and Jonah came too, I remember when each of them were Viv's age. Yvonne stopped by to grab a slice and let us know that Alexis, Jacob, Tater-Tot and Michael all had the flu so she was leaving them at home and escaping to visit us.James, Jason and Jason's new beau came as well. John's known them since they've been teenagers so it's hard to believe Jason is eeking up on 30. I don't think I've seen that whole crew together since they were all coming over for dinner and Band of Brothers for 3 months. Jason said Tiffany is thinking of moving to Wilsonville, so we'll have to reach out to her.
Deb, Joe and Vaughn came out and we had a special guest star in from Seattle - Ms Smart Pants - Jen Blackwell! She drove down to hang out with us and then came over after the party and kicked it with me for a bit. Sounds like the Blackwells might head back to California - San Diego this time. It was a great time talking with her.
Jim, Tracy, Sam and Matt (who graduated last weekend) came down from Estacada for the afternoon. Jim got a hold of the toy rockets in the goody bags and fired one off that landed 10 lanes down the bowling alley. Nice one Jim! Zoila stopped by for a few too. She gave Vivian the cutest green dress and a singing frog that speaks English/Spanish. It was a nanny vs. manny when Jared grabbed the baby girl for some games in the arcade. Mama Lisa came by after taking Camille (her kitty) to the vet and commented on Sarah's jumpsuit present for Viv - "Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner" I love pop culture.
Sykes and Steph car-pooled from NE and hung out for a while before heading to the Rose fest. Mark was huuung over but still got the peanut smiling. He, Steph and Jared all bowled together. Vivian took it all in, being passed from person to person smiling and squawking the whole team.
Just went we though seeing people we hadn't seen in a while was over with the party, we ran into the Sherman's at dinner. John's best friend from college John Sherman, wife Kari and their 3 kids were at Buster's BBQ after their son's T-Ball game. What a small world. We pulled a couple of tables together and caught up with them as well. Best bumper sticker in the parking lot (mostly full of trucks) Bush gives Pussy a Bad Name - ah welcome to America ya'll stay a while!!
Grammy’s B-day and Heading to The Coast
No trip to Oregon is complete without heading out to the coast. We headed out mid-morning for Lincoln City and stopped Spirit Mountain Casino for lunch along the way. I was amazed that not a single bathroom had a changing table, but then again it's not a total family destination. We retaliated by letting the kids trash the restaurant =) Just kidding - they didn't trash it but two 1-year olds having lunch in a high-chair there is going to be a bit of a mess. The perks of eating out *grin*Arrived at the coast around 3pm. It was a bit overcast and rainy, but beautiful none the less. We stayed right on the water, a little cabin/house called the Ester Lee. Perfect for having the munchkins, full kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a ton of space for crawling around. It was a great balance between renting a house for the night or staying in a hotel/condo room. John and I are thinking it would be a great place to hit again for a a few days.
After some napping we headed out to celebrate the newest DiBernardo - yes that's right Deb took a test in the am and a test again this afternoon. Her and Joe will be adding to the lil' munchkins in the house in about 8 months. Dinner was a little steak joint over looking the river. Ms. Viv went to town eating her pasta, which she usually does. Oooohhh - who's Mommies little piggy?We staying up past our bed time a bit (yes, 10 pm - am I pathetic or what?) watching the sunset - close to 9:30 and sitting by the fire in the big chairs. Life doesn't get much better than snuggling with your sweeties on the coast. Keep the windows a bit cracked overnight to listen to the waves. We were on the side of a cliff about 100 feet up from the water - it was a neat sight.