Swim Lessons

Merrick started swim lessons this week through Portland Parks & Rec. He and Travis are going to class on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Merrick loves it! He talks about going in the pool all the time. We're hoping to get him comfortable with the water in preparation for our trip to Hawaii in May.

Playhouse Disney Live

We bought tickets back in October to take Merrick to Playhouse Disney Live. He loves all of the shows, Little Einsteins, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Handy Manny and the Super Sleuths.

Knowing that the show started at 6:30 pm, I knew that I needed to wear Merrick out so he would take a good nap and be well rested. For those of you who have babies and toddlers, you know the saying "the best laid plans often go awry" very well. I thought Merrick was taking a nap while I was catching up on some work, I came upstairs to grab something and heard him in his room talking. I spent over an hour trying to get him to nap, but had no luck. So we went to the show with no nap. We ran into our friends the Zuckerman's and Merrick and Zachary burned off some energy dancing to music before the show.

Merrick got excited when he saw Mickey and all his friends and Pooh and Tigger. He didn't care much for the characters that just looked like people. He did pretty good considering he didn't have a nap, but got antsy and wanted to leave during intermission. He spent the second half laying down in my lap. I don't think we'll be purchasing tickets to see Thomas & Friends next month.

Ready for the snow to go!

A rare glimpse of sunlight on Monday

We had plans to travel to the coast to see Travis' mom and family, but the weather has thrown a wrench in our plans. Hopefully we can make the trip tomorrow. Here are some more photos from the past few days.

Sad day... Merrick is upset because Mom is outside shoveling snow while he's stuck inside. Little does he know one day that will be his job!


Who needs a fridge when you've got snow!

Even More Snow!

Well we woke up to more snow this morning. I'm guessing we have close to a foot now and it's still snowing. This weather is crazy! Travis attempted to go to work today, he walked about a mile to catch the bus and then found out it was still 10 miles away, so he decided to walk home and work from home today. Here are some photos of the snow accumulation yesterday and what we woke up to today.

12/21 at 9:20 am

12/22 at 7 am

No cushions on the chairs, that's all snow. Taken on 12/21/08

12/22/08 at 7:00 am