Drew and I always say there are many advantages to having a dog. One of them is that you get to meet your neighbors! To date, Jasper has 'introduced' us to countless neighbors on our daily walks who we have been fortunate to develop wonderful relationships with. With moving to Seattle, Jasper continues to make friends and we have had the chance to meet many people in our 'temporary' neighborhood. One family we met has a little guy named Logan. Sam and Logan are only six months apart have become 'buddies.' We often see Logan playing outside while we walk the dog and we always stop to have a little chat. After doing this for a few months the mother and I decided we should set up some official time for them to play (sans Jasper!). This morning we took the boys to the Imagine Children's Museum in Everett. It was an amazing little place full of fun things to do and stations to see. Although Sam was a little shy at first, he slowly started to get the hang of it and had a blast playing with "Yogo" (aka Logan). Sam definitely had his favorite places and it would surprise no one to learn that he preferred the train station, the life size bus and the farm. Here are some pictures from our morning playtime!
Drew had a conference in Sun River OR this past winter and we made the call to tag along for a little vacation. Things were slightly dampened by the fact that it appears Cole has developed car sickness since the summer. Ugh. The drive was so long! However, it was worth it in the end and we had a wonderful time relaxing in an amazing little chalet, enjoying the snow, sitting in the hot tub, sledding and skating! Couldn't have asked for more fun! A stop at our favorite in Mt. Hood - El burro loco! A glass of wine after our 6 hour road trip turned into 10 hours due to car sickness! Right before our Owl Walk. We were told we could walk into the wood and hear the owls. What a bust! 3 cold and tired kids in the dark woods and no owls! It's now a running joke in our home as the tour guide kept 'hooting' trying to draw the owl's attention. If we want someone's attention in the house we often hoot at each other now...


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