Sing with me!!!

"Ohhhh, I wish I were an Oscar Mayer Wiener."

We thought we were just making a quick trip downtown to pick up tacos for Jorge's dinner.  Little did we know that the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile would be parked out front! 

 Hope they don't mind that Damian touched it.

 It is pretty cool looking inside.

Sorry about the non-matching outfit Damian.  Daddy threw on whatever, we didn't think you would be getting out of the car.  Also the reason I am not pictured!

Saturday morning excitment

A hot air balloon landed right in front of our house yesterday morning!  We didn't get outside to see the balloon in the air, but saw it while they were putting it away. Too bad, I would have loved a ride!

Full Balloon Story

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Newport Trip: The Aquarium

With the trip to the coast we also received tickets to the Oregon Coast Aquarium.  

 It was pouring rain when we got there but we couldn't pass up looking at the outside exhibits.

 Lucky for us we arrived just in time for the Seals and Sea Lions to get fed.

 They do tricks!  

I didn't know they did tricks as I have never been for feeding time.  

See the Sea Lion jumping in the back?

 Walking through the passages of the deep is fun, even those scary sharks!

 Underwater explore Damian!

 "Watch out behind you!!!"

 Mommy and Damian love the touch and feel tide pools.

 This was the coolest wood carving of sea turtles.

 Who are you calling crabby?

Newport Trip

Jorge recently started working at a new car dealership, Zamora Auto.  One of the perks the company does for its employees is trips for the salesman of the month.  Jorge won the last one which was an all expense paid 3 day/2 night trip to the coast.  We stayed at the Surfriders Resort at Fogarty Creek and had a fabulous time.

 My boys watching the sunset.

 Charlie was recovered enough from his injury to enjoy the beach.

 Damian had great fun digging in the sand.

Fogarty Creek Beach is beautiful, I highly recommend stopping here if you never have.

 This was the best I could do in getting us all to look at the camera.

 Damian loves his swimsuit, he kept pulling the top up to show me his belly button!

Practicing kicking in the pool with daddy.

Poor Mr. Wiener

Poor Charlie had an unfortunate accident yesterday morning resulting in him losing one of his toe nails.  On a side note Damian calls him Weenie, obviously much easier to say than Charlie.  

 Doesn't he just look so sad and pathetic. 

 I had to wrap it all up really good so it won't get infected and so he can't get the bandage off.

The next photo is a little gross.....look away if a tiny bit squeamish.

Poor Charlie.

It was hanging on by a thread so I had to snip it off.

Titanic Remembrance Dinner

Sunday night we usually have dinner with my parents and then watch the Amazing Race at our house.  As this past Sunday was the 100th Anniversary of the sinking of Titanic I decided to have an "authentic" first class dinner.  I prepared some dishes that were served in the first class dining room on the eve of the sinking.  It was a black tie affair of course, it isn't everyday that I get to use my fine china.

 My beautifully set table.  

Grandpa provided the replica of the Titanic.

 Damian and Grandpa looking quite dapper.

Yes I know Damian only has one shoe on, he kicked it off right before the picture.

Grandma was unable to make it due to a prior commitment, she was missed.

 Our first course was an iceberg salad...pun intended.

We also had some shrimp and crab dip as appetizers.

Our second course was Chicken Lyonnaise with creamed carrots and Quinoa.  The Quinoa was not served on the Titanic, I just substituted it for puffed rice.  I forgot to take a picture of the nicely plated plate so I had to make one of the leftovers.  Dessert was homemade peach cobbler with with french ice cream and a glass of champagne to toast those that were lost.

I am assuming that the chefs on Titanic did not have a 17 month old a foot.  Hence why my pots and pans are on the ground...whatever keeps the little one happy and entertained!

It was great fun, I love a themed dinner.

Remembering the Titanic

This weekend we remember the tragic story that is Titanic.

Gardening with Mary & Damian

Yes, it is that time again.  

I know you are all excited to see what is happening in the gardening world at our house.  Damian loves to be outside so it works out perfect for me to work on the yard and the garden.  We took full advantage of the beautiful weather today and planted our tomatoes and some other seeds.  

 He takes full credit for planting the tomatoes.

 No seeds or plants were harmed in the making of this photo.

He was done with me and my pictures.  

Easter fun

We had a wonderful Easter. 

 Went to church in the morning then it was home for a nap and off to grandma and grandpa's for Easter dinner.  I was so happy to wake up and see the nice weather, that meant Damian got to wear his cute shorts.

 The Easter bunny had great fun filling his basket.

 It was fun to watch his eyes light up when he saw what the Easter bunny had left him.

Addie and Damian were so cute together in their Easter finery.

I just love little boys in sweater vests!

 They were both pretty fascinated with the big balloon.

 Off they went on another Easter egg hunt.

A hunting we will go

Egg hunting that is!

This last Saturday we took Damian to an Easter egg hunt at the Willamette Valley Fruit Company.  He went to an egg hunt last year but this was the first year that he would be able to truly participate.

 We practiced a little bit at home with his bucket.

 He was ready to get out there!

I wasn't sure if he would make it past the first egg but he did really well.

Daddy helped him out.

Always Entertaining

I wish I had a great explanation as to why my son is wearing Tupperware on his head, isn't wearing pants, has only one sock on and is pushing a lawn mower around....but I don't.  He does love to help with the dishes and obviously decided that his head was the perfect spot to put the Tupperware.  As to the fact that he isn't wearing pants...that is not unusual for him.  The kid loves to take his pants off.  

I love him so much and he makes me laugh on a daily basis!