Patrick's Birthday poker party

Well, I made it through another year. I decided to celebrate with some good friends over a friendly game of poker. Unfortunately, it was not my night. Luckily Andrew was feeling generous and offered to buy breakfast for all if he won the night. It was a 5:30 am when the final hand was dealt and Andrew was indeed the victor. Like a champ, he stuck to his word and we all enjoyed a great breakfast.

Patrick and Ryan enjoying a fresh home-made soda. Thanks Dad.

The Last men standing. Well done Gentleman. Andrew wins with a straight.

January 16th Shands baby shower at Joe's

Having a coed work baby shower at the bar was a great idea. We got to hang out, eat home made sugar cookies (my craving food), open presents, play pool AND watch NFL playoffs.

Baby shower at Rita's

Oregon Mom Linda is here for the baby shower at Rita's. Yummy chicken salad and rosemary lemon cookies. Three generations of ladies celebrating. Six more weeks! The m and ms predicted the baby is a girl but the jelly bellies predicted a boy.

Christmas 2010

Mike Casey and Hank came in from Seattle and we had Christmas eve at our house. Christmas morning with a two and a half year old was awesome. Santa brought Hank the birthday cake he was hoping for. They gave their future niece or nephew "Goldfish" lots of baby gear, toys and books including a stroller Hank helped his daddy detail the day before. Casey patiently took some pregnancy pictures of us. Two months of pregnancy left!

36 hours in Rhode Island

Yo, If Jason ever calls you up and says: "hey man want to come up to Rhode Island for weekend and build some stuff?" You should always say yes! There is something about working with friends that makes it like you are not working at all. Have you ever been up at 2 in the morning putting in the last few screws into a mini ramp... yeah you know what I am talking about. To make it even better Alaska allowed Joe out of their sights just long enough for him to escape. Which made us a perfect crew for drinking. I mean building stuff. I mean building stuff while you drink. yeah. I had a blast! Thank you Jason for letting me come up. I can't wait to see you all again.

Ist Anniversary Pacific NW trip

For our anniversary in September, we went to Seattle to meet our new nephew Hank and spend some time with Mike and Casey. We even got to keep Hank for a day while they were at work. Then we went to Portland to visit the Aeder clan and got to visit Stefanie and Nathan's farm where they do community supported agriculture. Then it was off to the Blue Mountains to the Aeder property. The guys helped Dad work on his new cabin and we all got to enjoy the serenity!! Check out the slideshow below.

Turbo...sooo ZANEY!! Stew anyone?