It was so nice to hang out in the park and catch up with Riff. A tiny bit of Portland sunshine even came along... and the roses are beginning to bloom.

yumm! avacado.

It seems easier every day for Oren to grab and hold on to objects. He really likes this toy in particular. There is a little wooden ball inside that rattles around.

so this photo is a couple months old, but I realized lucy still needed a little representation on the blog. Think of something you love to do more than anything...multiply that happy feeling times ten thousand...now you have some idea of how much lucy loves the beach!

5 months & first taste of cereal!

Oren has been watching us eat so carefully the last few weeks, seeming very interested. So after he turned 5 months on Sunday, we thought it might be time to try a little rice cereal. I mixed up a little bit, and he got so excited with the spoon. By the time he had a couple bites, he was demanding more, and not even spitting it back out. I think he was ready!

Thanks for the super-cute bib Katalin! It's nice to be able to wipe down the leather.

oren is a serious pacifier fan.

bath time!

oren really seems to love being in the water. I suppose he takes after his mom that way.

4 month photos

Oren is 4 months old. some of the fun things we've done - a trip to indiana! our first small hike, out to nannie & papa's for the day, downtown for chocolate!!, and started daycare (3 days/week)!!!

current stats: 16.5 lbs, 26.5" long = a strong and healthy boy. yes we are so thankful

how cute is this little guy!?!!

virgin blogger

Ok, so I never thought I'd be creating a blog. but this really seems the best way to help everyone keep up with all the exciting stuff oren has introduced us to. we'll see if mom & dad can keep it going...

First post.

topic: we are so lucky.

to have a wonderful son. to live in an amazing city such as pdx. to be able to spend time with friends that are genuine and kind and fun. to have family that cares, regardless of the miles that separate us. to have jobs. and a warm place to rest our heads.

we are so lucky.

yes-i've had a glass of wine and am feeling sentimental.