Nice try Dada!

We are still one baby gate short so Ryden can't get into the kitchen to Carl's cat food. Brian tried to be creative with a chair. Do you think it worked??? Sorry Bri, you couldn't fool this boy!

Family Vay-cay

Last week Brian was on vacation so we decided to go to Sunriver in Oregon for our first family vacation with just the three of us. We had a wonderful time just relaxing and enjoying one another! If you haven't stayed at the Sunriver resort it was beautiful and the staff was informative and friendly. So if you do not have enough people to stay in one of the big Sunriver houses, just stay at the resort. We can't wait till Ryden is older so we can take hims sledding or snowboarding! Brian and Ryden at dinner
All bundled up!
The 3 of us
My amazing latte that came with a rock candy sugar stick, too cute!
Breakfast time!
Playing and looking out at the golf course
Play time
Our room
Our view of the golf course

Be Progressive

A simple definition to Progression is moving forward, usually as a part of growth for the better. It is important to be progressive in all aspects of your life; your marriage, your career, your self-growth and your friendships. Some people are scared of progression because it means change, but what they don't realize yet is change is a good thing.

Today I am focusing on the progression of friendship. I am lucky to be blessed with many loving, caring friends. This particular group of friends have progressed through many years together, through many different stages of life and we are each unique in our own ways. I have loved being lucky enough to witness the change and growth in each of these wonderful people. As we have grown older we have moved away and come back, made new circles of friends but none of these things have affected our progression as a group of friends. We know the little quirks about one another that others may not understand or even notice.

So this weekend be decided to have dinner together in a progressive way. We started off the night at our house for yummy appetizers, then we moved to Jame's house for the main dish and ended off the night at Reive/Tigner home for a sundae bar. As the night progressed so did the fun, laughs, and memories.

Thank you all for progressing with me.

A whole new world

Ryden's new mobility has introduced him to a whole new world to explore. He exudes curiosity and wants to check out every nock and cranny. Here are some pictures of his current explorations.
Looking out the front door window
Trying to get under the gate to Carl's food and toys
Playing with the blinds and looking out into the back yard
Feeling the vent
Kneeling

Happy Bday Mom!

It was mom's 65th birthday and I have to say she doesn't look a day over 55! In honor of her, Bri and I took her to Andina, a restaurant in Portland we love and knew she would too! We had a lovely evening with great food and drinks. We are blessed enough to have great family friends; Auntie Maryann and Uncle Danaimal to watch Ryden while we hit the town!

Gulf coast prawns
Scallops....my favorite dish there!
Traditional Peruvian lamb shank
Mom with her dinner

Auntie Maryann and Ryden