Day 273

Kitty treats. O'rien loves to feed the animals. It is a fun game for him. Such a good helper.

Day 272

Happy Birthday Dad! This was his special request oreo cake that I made for him. The frosting is my favorite part.

Day 271

My two little monkeys checking out the elephants. We had a fun day at the zoo. O'rien thought the elephants were pretty cool. He didn't really want to leave them. Rhayn thought they weren't so interesting, but as soon as she walked away they started to make a bunch of noise. That spiked her interest and she came running back to them.

Day 270

Rhayn and I made some litter bugs. We are getting the decorations ready for her awesome science birthday party we are planning.

Day 269

Bridesmaid dresses anyone? We went and tried them on tonight, and then had some delicious Chinese food afterward.

Day 268

I was starting my BMW today and O'rien decided he wanted to drive it. So, I let him hop inside to pretend. He was looking out the window of it, and the lighting hit just right. So, here is the unedited version of my picture. I love how the lighting made only him visible, and the car faded out as the background.

Day 267

O'rien got Mr.Potato Head for Christmas. He has decided it is a fun toy to play with. He can't quite master getting the pieces in just right though....But don't worry, he at least knows where they go. This was just my silly creation to show him.

Day 266

So, this is what happens when top ramon gets cooked in the microwave for 4 minutes without any water. If you could only smell the worst smell I have smelt in my house from this awfulness. I think my microwave might be ruined as well. Rhayn forgot to add the water to her snack and this was the result. She didn't notice until the timer went off, and I came running out from my bathroom to see why I could smell something burning. The smell was so awful I had to take the kids downstairs immediately, and open every window and door in the house. The melted plastic stench made it hurt to breathe in the air. So gross. I hope I can salvage the microwave.

Day 265

Tonight's dinner. It might not look good to you, but it tasted delicious. One of my favorite, easy homemade meals. Hamburger, gravy with potatoes, a side of green beans and a roll. The kids and I love it.

Day 264

I took the kids to the Main Street Park in downtown Gresham tonight. Rhayn was focused on some people while I took her picture. I don't think she even knew I was doing it. O'rien had a lot of fun playing on the slide tonight, while Rhayn tried to practice her gymnastics moves on the play equipment.

Day 263

We went to Rhayn's school family dance tonight. We weren't there for long, but we got a hand stamp. We tried to take a family hand stamp picture after the dance. O'rien wasn't into it though. So the best we could do, considering I was trying to hold the camera with the opposite hand and get the shot.

Day 262

My mini chef was helping to prepare dinner tonight. She loves the kitchen....well, as long as she isn't distracted with her TV shows. Mexican food......mmmmmm so tasty.

Day 261

Doggy disaster day. O'rien was helping me clean the mess. He loves the vacuum and the carpet cleaner. They make fun noises.

Day 260

Yesterday O'rien got his flu shot. While we were at the doctor's office he got some stickers. This was one of the stickers they gave him. I put it on his arm, and then he kept trying to play with it. He thought it was pretty cool.

Day 259

Jessica brought the kids over to play today. All three of the bigger kids were out playing in the street, so Lilah sat in the stroller to watch the action. She can't wait to be out there playing too.

Day 258

I guess I wasn't in much of a picture taking mood this week. I took this one with my phone as well. I thought O'rien looked pretty cute and grown up sitting there on the floor with his cartoons. He is pretty into trains lately, so I guess the train in the picture is a good representation of him right now. The wii remote, shoes and dvd are all pretty normal things for him to have out too. I think they are out at least once a day, because he is playing with them.

Day 257

O'rien thought it was fun to wear sissy's shoes tonight. He is so in love with trying on everyone's shoes.

Day 256

Today was Jessica's birthday. We went to eat at Macaroni grill. I just took a few quick family shots right as we were done eating. The food was delicious. I think I am going to try and search the recipe for my dinner to try it at home.

Day 255

So today was another phone picture. I would have used my regular camera, but I didn't have it with me when I dropped my truck off to get it detailed today. I knew it had a mold issue, so that is why it was getting dropped off. I didn't know that it also had a huge pile of water in the back seat storage compartment. Not sure how it actually got in there, but it wasn't a pretty sight. Just hoping it is an easy, and inexpensive fix.

Day 254

My library books.

Day 253

Snow on the ground. Yeah right. That hardly ever happens in Gresham.

Day 252

Dirty boots by my door. I wonder whose those could be?

Day 251

His Jeep needed a little work.

Day 250

The girls wanted to take a picture with O'rien. It wasn't working too well, so they just started to do silly faces. It obviously intrigued him enough to stare.

Day 249

Time for more bathroom painting. I actually rolled the walls tonight. The other day I just did the tedious edge work.

Day 248

Just helping out with the hammer.

Day 247

Time to paint the bathroom. Nothing exciting, but a fresh coat of white paint has been needed since we moved in.

Day 246

My sleepy dog Diesel.

Day 245

O'rien was checking out the snow with grandpa tonight. He liked it, until he fell down and realized how cold it was to sit in.

Day 244

Rhayn came home from Klamath today. O'rien was helping her to open up her presents. After we rushed through the gifts she got from us, we went over to do a family Christmas party for her. She made out really well with all the presents she got.

Day 243

Ok so this wasn't quite at midnight, so technically I cheated. But does 30 minutes before midnight really make a difference. I mean who is actually watching the clock? Besides....we won't tell about the few days I took pictures at 12:30 and said it was the day before. :) I think I am doing pretty good keeping up this far, don't you?

...Jenga anyone? O'rien wants in on the fun new years eve festivities people. Make way for baby over there.