Christmas morning was a joy. Haley bounded downstairs and his face lit up when he saw clear evidence that Santa and his crew had not forgotten our home on his annual trek across the globe. Logan was also up early – fooling around in his crib totally unaware of the festivities that were about to [...]
“…When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow, gave the lustre of mid-day to objects [...]
The whole family went hunting for a Christas Tree and we didn’t have to travel far. Oregon is the global epicenter of Douglas and Noble Firs and within 10 miles of our house you’ll find dozens of tree farms. Haley was annointed the ‘Master Selector’ this year and he chose wisely. Tall, full, strong… and [...]
All of the students at West Gresham performed a series of holiday tunes for the annual Christmas show while flash-happy parents gazed proudly. Amma Margee and I tried to get some pix (Ampa Richard babysat Logan & a headcold), but a dark gym and constant kid motion didn’t mix well. We did, however, capture Haley with his 1st [...]
