Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Haircut

While waiting Aven's turn there was a little boy throwing the biggest tantrum I've ever seen in real life. He was screaming, throwing punches at the woman cutting his hair, spitting... the works. This is what Aven said to me:

Aven: "he's crying. he wants to go home"
Mom: "yeah, I know. he'll get to go home soon"
pause. watch cartoons. run around.
Aven: "mama. I not cry. I make you proud"
Mom: definitely feeling very proud of my sweet little boy!

And then he did what he said. No crying, and even did everything the stylist asked to she could get a good even cut! Nice job kiddo! 

Soren and Aven

Our good friends Ben and Krista recently moved back to Portland and they have a little boy now as well. Soren is close to Avens age but quite a bit bigger.

Pretty sure they will be buds for life after watching them interact.





Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Skelly

The Blazers are not looking so good this year.




Saturday, February 4, 2012

singing...

(note: this video is really just for the sound... no images. It's also not his best rendition of either song, but pretty amazing I even got it recorded. He's not much of an "on demand" performer)


The Very Hungry Caterpillar

As told by Aven...


Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Anniversary Trip








The very spot we said our vows to each other 5 years ago:

With a new audience member...


He thought he could blow out the fire...

Why are family pictures so hard to get with a 2 year old?

And, just for fun....












Sunday, January 15, 2012