Sunday, June 23, 2013

Fall and Winter 2012

Way too much time has passed since these photos were taken and the fall and winter went by like a blur! Still I wanted to post some pics from our various activities in the latter part of 2012:

Oliver's castle that Rhett built

I think he likes it!

Remlinger Farms with the Hill-Stachs

Otto and Stella!


Train ride

 
Our little monkey dressed as a monkey this Halloween

Celebrating Thanksgiving in Leavenworth

I was feeling a bit nauseous and very tired on this trip..we found out why soon after :)

Our beautiful boy
 
 Family photos from our Christmas in Portland:










Genie's Wedding

Last September I had the privilege of attending my dear friend Genie Bang's wedding in Chicago.  Our family has known Genie's family since she was a little girl and I used to babysit her and her sister Tami when I was a teenager so they are like little sisters to me.  Genie and Tami have grown into such beautiful and capable young women and I am so proud of them.  The wedding was also an opportunity for my siblings and I to hang out without the kiddos for a weekend.  We had so much fun!!  Here are some pics from the weekend:

Dinner in Chinatown


Delicious feast!

Downtown Chicago


Waiting for our deep dish pizza at Gino's


Getting ready for the wedding!

Gorgeous Chagall stained glass at the Chicago Art Institute

Silliness

More silliness

Love my siblings!

Such a beautiful venue for a wedding!

Tami!


Genie and Derek


Lovely Hyeonju!

The reception was so elegant and classy

Father daughter dance

Whooping it up with some Gangnam Style!

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Fun with Pictures

Oliver is at such a fun age right now - he is so interactive, talkative and mimics everything we do.  It's so fun to watch him develop his own personality and to see him express his opinions.  We have been having fun working on picture cards with him - here is a cute little video: http://youtu.be/gnQjeD29vHQ

 

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Oliver's First Birthday!

We can't believe that our little monkey is already 1!!  I have been so nostalgic lately thinking of where we were a year ago - completely in awe of the life we created but at the same time sleep deprived and completely clueless as to how to care for an infant.  The year has been a bit of a whirlwind full of the highs and lows of adjusting to parenthood.  Overall I think the lack of sleep and the numerous day care illnesses were probably the most challenging.  Conversely the amount of love we have for Oliver is immeasurable and nothing else comes close in importance.  It has been amazing watching him grow and develop into a little person with his own fun personality and opinions.  He is such a sweet, happy, friendly, independent and easy going little boy.  We feel so very blessed and he has added so much depth and love to our lives.  We celebrated his birthday with an afternoon barbeque with friends.  Here are some photos from the happy day:

Being a good sport tolerating his birthday hat

Angie and Allan

Mike, Nicole and Sara

Kristin and Steph

Diana, Auggie and Scott

April, Sarah and Otto

Nick and Caroli


Colin and Alek

John, Lola and Michelle

Proud dada and mamma

Birthday boy!

Ok Mom, enough of this hat already!