snow day

This was Phoenix's first time to wake up to snow fall. We enjoyed a winter wonderland today...a special treat as Beaverton doesn't normally get snow. A video of Phoenix's first day of playing in snow is yet to come.

Thanksgiving with Papa's family

Cell phones are the new favorite toy...and actually to date he has 3 of them...all passed down by family members. We send warm wishes and love to you all in this Holiday season. Merry Christmas and may still moments give you opportunities to reflect on the meaning and joy of the season!

backing up a bit...

We've suffered from limited internet so I haven't posted many photos but wanted to try to post the photos from when "Tiotstia"(Russian for Aunt) Stacie came to visit and we went to the pumpkin patch. If you remember last October the pumpkin patch photos are VERY different! Wow, what a year will do!

Halloween 2008

Phoenix... it's what's for dinner.

and now we know why curiosity killed the cat.

Sir Phoenix, Your Chariot Awaits You

Phoenix Walking...and Falling

This is for all you "Phoenix Followers" in Indiana, Hawaii, Bend and soon to be Greece. Enjoy.
Oh...and buy the way, he was fine.

Aloha from the Big Island!

Aloha everyone! We enjoyed 10 days in Hawaii visiting Tia Panambi and Uncle Josh with the family...Tia Veronica, Abuela Nini, Grandpa Mike, Enrique (a family friend). We did the grand tour of the big island. Our time was complete with going to a Luau, seeing a volcano (lava!), kayaking in the ocean, snorkeling, swimming, and gazing at the millions of stars to name a few. It was my joy to see Phoenix enjoying the sand as much as he did...I don't think I've ever seen him smile so big! He loved the black, yellow and green sand. We hope to build a sand box for him soon as we often find him with his sand shovel trying to dig in the carpet. Mahalo!

A fun fascination

One of Phoenix's favorite things to do right now is to play with the washer and dryer. Already in training to be like his papa; he is fascinated with how things work... I also had to include a close up of his "rubber band" legs...once he's walking they will be a thing of the past.

Phoenix's first birthday Fiesta

In true Latin style, the family threw a first birthday for Phoenix...complete with Tia Benita's Sopa, Nini's "Tortillas" and Tia Julia's "Pan Dulce" we celebrated in style.

Phoenix's "Tricked- out" wagon

True to form Hamlet surprised us all with his elaborate wagon for Phoenix's first birthday. Complete with white wall tires, rear spring suspension and an operable steering wheel that turns the front axle. Phoenix is now traveling in style. Happy Birthday "pitu-pitu"...your papa loves you.

This entry has been changed a bit as Hamlet is now in the process of patenting his idea...(sorry, no images till all is set). This is a humbling and exciting new adventure in our life and we'll let you know how it goes...

Our South Korean Brothers

We were blessed to host two students from South Korea for the weekend. We also got to enjoy a Korean meal complete with games, food and dress! We send you warm wishes and blessings "Wesley" and "Chris"! We are so thrilled that Phoenix is making international friends so young in life so that our prayers for him to be an Ambassador of Christ's love to people all over the world will be fulfilled.

weighing in...

So I had to post this fun little fact...Phoenix now weighs 24lbs, 7oz. All day, every day.

Newberg Public Works Day

True to form of being a wonderful, quaint community town Newberg hosts lots of fun activities...like public works day-where they bring out all the big trucks and heavy equipment so that the kids of the town can look at them, sit in the drivers seat, etc. There aren't alot of recent photos of me so I thought I'd include this one.

first haircut

today was Phoenix's first official haircut so here's the before and afters...and in case there was any question-he definetely has made the transition from baby to little boy...

like father like son

I enjoyed looking at these photos of the guys enjoying cucumbers...Phoenix for the first time.

Pool parties

so with summer officially arriving in Oregon we've splurged on a kiddie pool and invited all of Phoenix's friends over...playing in the pool is a hit!

Our time in Indy

backing up a bit...

hello everyone! So I wanted to post these fun photos of us before Phoenix and I had taken off for our Indy trip (taken about 2 weeks ago). Hamlet and I are both noticing how Phoenix is graduated into a new stage of life...he's no longer a baby but very much a little boy. He's crawling, learning to make his own choices, and keeping his parents very busy.

Indiana, Grass and Wally

So it's a bit of a change coming from Oregon to Indiana...to find humiditiy, sun and hot weather! (compared to the cold, rainy 60 degree weather in Oregon). Thankfully the trip went well and we've enjoyed a few days with family in Indy. We made it just in time to celebrate Phoenix's Grandma's 63rd birthday. Mom, you've been an amazing example of a woman who loves, who sacrifices, who enjoys, who supports her husband, who loves her kids...I thank God for you. Happy Birthday.