Spring Break (pics to come - sorry. ok)

It's been a little bit since I have written anything. Since the first week of March, we've had a stream of visitors that just ended last week. Dan was here for about 5 days at the beginning of March. It's always good to have him out here. He was excited to meet Farrow for the first time, and she didn't know what was going on. She's friendly though, so we assume she enjoyed meeting her Uncle. Uncle Dan will probably be a very cool for Farrow.

Dan and I now joke about how we have now achieved the goals we had as children - living as far away from each other as possible. He in Miami, I in Seattle. But it is a sad joke, because these days when we see each other it is always a great time. During his visit, Sally, and Non came out to meet Farrow as well. We had four generations of Yoders under one roof for a while. It was as if a comet, eclipse, and meteor shower happened at once.

We'll see Dan again this summer as the whole family is heading out to Oregon for our trip to Wallowa Lake. It will be nice to see him again, but not soon enough.

Likewise with Farrow's other uncle and his family. Earlier this month Craig, Missie, Ryan, and Holly came out to meet their new niece and cousin. By the time they made it out here, Farrow was smiling and sleeping more, even laughing sometimes as well. Holly and Ryan were great with her, helping dress and play with her. Farrow is excited she has some cousins, and hopefully will see them in June.

It was a fun trip that spanned over Easter. There was a community Easter egg hunt, a whale watching trip, and a hike along the beach where we found a giant starfish. Besides Teri consistently losing in Yahtzee, everyone had a great time.

Both Grandmothers have been by in the past 6 weeks too. Each for different 5 day spans, they spent the entire time spoiling Farrow and relieving Teri as she got ready to start up work again. That transition has been smooth. Teri has been a total trooper in adjusting to work. She has found the perfect situation and is able to work from home but have a part time baby sitter that Farrow goes to about 24 hours a week.

So I am sorry for the lack of posts. We've got some great things happening as we move toward summer. Expect more. like the one I am about to post.

'Tis the Season

Unfortunately, this is not our house. Ours is in the meager beginnings this awesomeness. But with our strategy of a few new 100 ft strings every year, in a few more Decembers, we too will have our electric meter spinning like a 45.

The lights are up all over the neighborhood. And this past weekend we discovered the lights in the neighborhood just north of us. There are streets of houses decorated like the picture above. All next to each other almost competing Christmas glory. Clark Griswald would be proud.

Most importantly, this past weekend our mothers came to town. Ellen and Debbie were such gracious guests, helping us finish the nursery and getting things finalized for the new kid. Teri's friends threw Teri a shower as well and the moms were happy to attend. From what I have heard, the shower went great. I wasn't invited.

We're quickly coming to the end, and Teri is ready to pop. The room is now ready (thanks, moms) and all we need to do now is put the car seat in the car.

Happy Anniversary

Congratulations! Your marriage has now lasted longer than the life of Jesus Christ himself.