Sunday, January 27, 2008

Mr. Cool

Another nice day with Michael and Kelly. Off to church in the AM followed by Starbucks. It's becoming a Sunday tradition. Michael played with the toys in Starbucks' kids area. Later on, Daddy and Michael went to Home Depot for some parts for the shop vac. Michael's favorite song for the car ride was "Little Red Wagon." The photo is Michael clowning around with an Irish cap. Michael spent the afternoon playing with his friend Aayna.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Rainy Days

Michael's new favorite word is "lemur". Favorite food - a tie between strawberries and hummus. Kelly and Michael spent a rainy day playing inside. He is becoming quite a climber both of chairs and stairs. Daddy and Michael enjoy playing "monkeys" together, which involved a lot of jumping on the bed and making monkey noises.

Monday, January 21, 2008

Sac Zoo





We spent our MLK holiday tripping around Sac. We started the day going to mass since we missed it yesterday. This was followed by Starbucks and a trip to the Sac Zoo. There was a light rain and the zoo was practically empty. Michael has been talking about the monkeys for the past week so he was very excited to go to the zoo. Michael' s favorites were the chimps and gibbons. The tigers were pretty frisky but their enclosure was completely covered by wire so so replays of the SF zoo incident...Michael was very interested in the animals and did a lot of walking around. He loved the rain - must be the Oregonian in him! We finished up at the parrots and toucans. Of course, we couldn't leave without a trip to the gift shop for a tiger. We also stopped by for a photo before we left - the photo says it all. Later we all went over for dinner at the local malt shop - Burr's Fountain - a Sacramento institution. Michael wasn't too thrilled about the high chair so he sat in the booster seat for the first time!

Friday, January 18, 2008

Christmas 2007


Christmas 2006


Michael's first kiss - 4 months old!

Michael's best baby friend





At 4 months old, Michael's best baby friend is Aanya.

Grandpa John Visit


Grandpa John came to visit. Michael got some good story time.

Summer 2006


Kelly's best friend ("Auntie Kristin") came to visit!

Summer 2006 in Sacramento




August 2006


Grandma Jean came to visit! We had a great time and Michael had some nice naps on Grandma's shoulder.

A little light reading with Daddy


4 Months Old


Grandma Lyn was working hard but having a lot fun with Michael as he grew each day.

November 2006


We were fortunate that Kelly's Mom (Grandma Lyn) was able to come help us move and watch Michael for many months when Kelly went back to work. Cousin Alan and his wife, Malin also came to visit this fall and we had a great visit.

Uncle Kirk Visit




Kelly's Uncle Kirk came to visit once we were settled in Sacramento. It was great to see him!

1 Month Old





We were getting settled in Sacramento and it was HOT, HOT, HOT! Temperatures were over 100 degrees this July in 2006. We were very fortunate to have air conditioning.

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Move to Sac!




When Michael was 1 week old, we moved from Portland to Sacramento - a 9 hour drive. He was a little trooper!

June 14 2006








Michael was born! This was the most wonderful day. We have watched him grow into an adorable, bright and very special little boy.