I'm thankful for Grandpa stories

I am Thankful for my Cousin!!!

Paul and Madeleine playing the Piano
Obviously a favorite!!

They loved playing anything together.

Meet our Adorable Puppy!!!

Paul got to dress as a cute puppy for Halloween.
Baby puppy tails are soooooo cute!!!

Gotta Love It!!

He Will Be Truely Missed!!!

Kerub Hire-Vore

December 1996 - October 2008
We had to make the excruciating decision to put Kerub to sleep last week. He was the best dog that I ever had. He was my best bud. He had alot of quirks and annoying habits and I miss every single one of them. Kerub came into my life when I needed him the most and he lived out his purpose in my life. It is now time to start another chapter. Life will never be the same without him, and I will always cherish this last picture of us together.
We love you Kerub and you will always be in our hearts.

On Our Way Home

Our vacation was a huge success. We couldn't have asked for a better one. It was such a great time to get away with the just the 3 of us and be a family apart from work and home stresses. It really renewed us and made us a little sad to have to come back home. :)

Tillamook Cheese Factory

This trip is always a success. It has become a tradition. This year Paul really liked seeing the cheese being packaged, even a couple of the packers looked up and flirted with him through the window.

Oregon Coast Aquarium

It was cool, but not worth the money they ask you to pay.
Sam touching star fish and other sea creatures
I'm petting a shark!

The sea otters were really the only thing Paul like there.

My Boy Likes Tractors

Feeding the crazy goats at Blue Heron

More Fun at the Beach

This is where Paul learned that it's not good to eat sand.

I know he's sad, but the picture is adorable.

At The Beach

I think these pictures speak for themselves.

We had a great time!

The Lake House

Our first few days of vacation were spent at a place called "The Lake House", it's located at one of the CBNW camps and is offered to Pastors on retreat on the off season. It was a heavenly couple of days.

They had a cozy corner for reading and studying which we both took advantage of.

Since we didn't have a high chair for Paul we tried him out for the first time sitting on his own chair and he did great...the food was at his nose, but he worked it out. I think this picture is sooooo cute.

Paul's First Trip To The Zoo!!!!

In October we had the rare opportunity to have our very first "family" vacation with just the 3 of us. It was such a blessing. Our first stop on the way was the Zoo. Paul loves animals and I'm totally obsessed with the Zoo, so it seemed like the perfect fit.

When we got to the Zoo we realized that our camera had run out of charge, so in the midst of my tears about not getting to remember my sons first time at the Zoo, Sam graciously found a stand that sold us a rediculously expensive disposable camera. It took great pictures, but I was frustrated at not being able to zoom in when I wanted to. But here is Paul with his favorite animal the elephant. We got to see the new baby too. I would post that picture too, but since I couldn't zoom it didn't turn out that great.

He really loved the farm exhibit there, he loves tractors.

The petting zoo made him giggle.