From Amber to Taryn

Sunday, January 31, 2016

Thanks Cecily!

Last week, Keith sent me text showing me a picture a little red skirt. Cecily outgrew it and wanted Baby Amber to have it. Luckily, Grandma and Grandpa were heading down here and were able to deliver it. Amber loves it. Thanks, Cecily!

Grandpa's Birthday

January 14th is Amber's 5th month. It is also Grandpa Reimer's birthday. Amber agreed to share her celebration with Grandpa so we hosted dinner at our house.

Furrowed brow

What's wrong?

This picture cracks me up. Amber is generally very mellow or happy. What is she so concerned about? Did Mommy take her bottle away? Is it almost bed time? Did we threaten tummy-time? We'll never know.

Winter Storm 2016

Shortly after the new year began, Snowpocolypse 2016 the Portland. It delayed going back to work a day which was nice, but not much beyond that. I'm still hoping for a true winter storm that will give us 3 days of hunkering down.

Amber LOVED it.

There's an Elephant in the Room!

A friend gave Amber a massive stuffed pink elephant. Every month we break it out and measure Amber. We're not sure what Amber makes of the elephant but its kind of fun for mom and dad.

Month 3

Month 4

Month 5

Saturday, December 19, 2015

A Happy 40th Birthday

Turning 40 is a milestone. I had a great celebration spanning 3 parties.

Turning 40 isn't so bad

First up is on the 3rd at Sandi's parents. Lois made a great dinner of chicken (a healthy Paula Dean recipe!) and baked potatoes. So good.

Amber has a Santa on her bum!

Next up is the OctoberFest. Unfortunately, we didn't photo-document well, but it was a hit. Sandi made beer-cheese soup and pretzels with salad and a cheesecake.

John, a friend of mine, knows how to use real (non-point-and-shoot) cameras. Let's skip the basics and jump right into 'ghost photography.'

Weird

Let's cap it off with a Casino night up in Seattle. I wish I had more to show (Julie not only hosted it but did a great job blogging about it) but it was fun! It was great to catch up with old friends and make new ones. At one point, I wandered over to the blackjack table to see a) how Sandi was doing and b) watch Nathan ask for a hit. Oh, I laughed.


All good blogs should end with a picture of Amber		(this one is on my desk at work)

I have much to be thankful for:
my beautiful and amazing wife, Sandi
Amber, who melts my heart
I have a great job doing what I want to do
We live in a comfortable peaceful home
in a great city

The 30s were great, I think the 40s will be even better.