Weighing on my mind all day is the loss of a college acquaintance. While this person and I have not been in touch for several years, I keep thinking about the tragedy of sudden loss, especially of someone in the prime of their life. It has made me think a lot about the things I am thankful for and most appreciative of...in no particular order...my sweet and healthy son, my marriage, my home, a job that I enjoy going to each day, the fact that my family (and Randy's family too) gets along so well, the strong and lasting friendships in my life, a daycare that Trey loves, the memory of my mother who guides me as a wife and a parent...the list could go on and on.
A photo journal of our recent adventures:
Randy, Trey and I went to Anacortes and Seattle to visit Randy's grandma and some friends. We stopped at Bob, Randy's brother, and Lisa's house for lunch on the way to Anacortes.
Trey laughing at something - probably Amy
Trey and his three Clark cousins: Caleb, Sara, and Amy
I think Amy was trying to take Trey's blanket away
(which we kept warning her to stop doing).
We spent Friday night and Saturday morning with Grandma Alice. Trey impressed me with the speed at which he became comfortable in all of the places we visited, but he still kept his distance from everyone.
Holding Trey while he actually touches Great Grandma Alice
The singing pirate bear had Trey in a trance.
A family shot, including the pirate bear, of course
This was about as close we could get Trey and Great Grandma Alice.
After Anacortes, we headed to Samammish to visit Laura and Ryan. I can't believe I didn't take any pictures while we were there, but it was really great to introduce them to Trey. We spent the afternoon there before heading to North Bend. We spent Saturday night with our friend Kaye, an old friend of my parents. As I said before, Trey impressed me with how quickly he acclimated to all of his new surroundings, but he really surprised me with how comfortable he was at Kaye's. I'm so glad she got to see the silly and easygoing personality of my sweet boy.
This is the only picture I got at Kaye's.
It doesn't truly illuminate his silliness while we were there, but it's a shot.
Inbetween our roadtrips, we went to some wine events in wine country with Kris and John. We visited Archery Summit, Barking Frog, and a Crowley event. Super delicious wine!
Randy with two of his favorite things:
Trey and a bloody mary (with bacon to boot!).
Trey has been learning to feed himself with a spoon.
He's also practicing a new way of feeding the dog.
I had the entire week of Thanksgiving off due to furlough days. We decided to go to Eugene on Tuesday to spend five nights at my dad and Sandy's. I realized on Saturday that I had not left the house since we arrived on Tuesday afternoon. I can't believe I didn't have cabin fever. Having Trey around my dad and Sandy for 6 days and 5 nights was really fabulous because he made himself at home and they got to see all sides of him.
Trey making himself comfortable in the man chair
Building blocks with Grandpa
One of the many things that kept Trey busy:
rearranging pumpkins...again...and again.
Trey LOVED this little chair that he could use while playing with his new toy.
Holding sweet Grady so Julie could have some time to herself
Erika, Grady, Trey and I on Thanksgiving Day
Relaxing before dinner
Our sweet boy at 17 months out by the river
Finding our noses
Not sure why Trey never smiles for our family portraits
Randy's trying to get Trey to smile...it usually works.
Julie with Grady at 7 weeks
We spent the majority of the weekend following Trey up and down these stairs.
Trey learning how to play the piano
You can see for yourself his natural talent...
How could you not love this face?
Trey discovered an even bigger piano with LOTS of new sounds.
Another thing to keep Trey busy...
A family divided
Grandpa holding Grady during the Civil War game
As you can see, we have had a long of bonding time over the past few weeks. I thought I would be looking forward to going back to work tomorrow to get a little time away (the last time I was alone was on the drive down to Eugene), but I'm actually dreading it a little. I have really enjoyed my time with Trey and am so thankful for our days together. Even when I think about the bedtime and middle of the night woes we have had over the past few weeks, I look at my son and just feel blessed.
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