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June 15, 2010 2:06 pm 7.14 pounds

Waiting for Number Three

The posts have been a little slow over the last couple of months with the new job and getting ready for number 3 to arrive (Tuesday!!!).  

The spring seemed to rush by but we did manage to have some fun and a visit from Grandpop Loughery who was able to catch one of Owen's rookie season t-ball games.

As we get ready for number 3 to arrive, we have all been doing this in our own way...
Kim, nesting (read we needed a new carpet)
Owen, remaining steadfast (read more interested in his video games and playing to be bothered with the hoopla)
Tess, making sure all of the baby's things are in order (read stealing his baby blanket and toys that have been set aside for him and practicing her annunciation of the word "mine")
Dad... well I am not sure it has hit me yet and I am not sure what to expect.  I didn't know what to expect with number one and I know 3 will be 3 times the work... but something tells me it will be more than 3 times the fun!

Owen's Preschool Graduation Speech & Dance

Short clip from Owen's big day graduating from Building Kidz (20 years to the weekend after his dad graduated from HS) and his big break dance.

O Testing out the surf

Slow to Wake

When it comes to waking up for school, the only difference b/t Owen and a 16 year old -  is 11 years.   

Dad (softly speaking): Owen.... Owen.... Owen...
Owen (grumbling): What. 
Dad: Time to get up buddy.
Owen: Do I have to go to school for a full day today?  Isn't it summer yet?

Flying T-Rex

Flying T-Rex
Originally uploaded by rick loughery

Owen flying his kite that was sent to him from Grandpop Bill.

Owen Opening Day at T-Ball

Owen Opening Day at T-Ball from Rick Loughery on Vimeo.

If you click on the link above you can see the video in a larger screen

Tessa not so happy

Tessa not so happy
Originally uploaded by rick loughery

The best thing about this picture is the blue stool next to Owen. Tessa brought this stool out to climb up so she could see what Owen was eating. Owen was eating ice cream because O finished his dinner. Tessa didn't touch hers. It was a long and grueling battle but some how mom and dad prevailed. In fact, about 30 minutes later Tess started eating her dinner so she could get to the ice cream.

Owen Opening Day at T-Ball

Sliding at the pool

Big step tonight for O at swim class!

Tessa's first romp in the Gym

Sat, 27 Feb
Originally uploaded by rick loughery

Following in mom's footsteps

Welcome Dee Dee

Welcome Dee Dee
Originally uploaded by rick loughery

Happy BDay Evie

Tahoe Winter Vacation

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Originally uploaded by rick loughery

Great time up in South Lake Tahoe. Tess wasnt too big of a fan of the snow but she did do some sledding. And Owen loved his first time snowboarding.

A rainy holiday

Good for collecting worms (Owen)
Good for collecting rocks (Tessa)

Tessa Turns Two

Two already. Tessa celebrated with Owen and Sammy and Kiley. Since Tess is infatuated with Elmo... it made it easy to choose the theme for the birthday party.

Tessa's Couch Acrobats

Tessa's new thing....

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Christmas 2009

Another wonderful Christmas. The Kellers and Hayes joined us for an amazing Filet Mignon roast dinner on Christmas Eve. Santa most have been around late (until 4am) putting together Tessa's kitchen playset... but it was worth it, as it was a big hit. While we couldn't have family here, Nana and Pappa Joe joined via Skype to watch O and T open up the gifts.

Some pics over at flickr
Link to bigger video screen
Or click below

Christmas Play (long version)

Here is some video, about 4 minutes of Owen's performance at his Christmas play.

Click this link to see it on YouTube (a little bit bigger screen) or just click below.

Owen's Christmas Play

Look for more shorts from Owen's Nutcracker play from Building Kidz preschool but here are a few moments that gave us a chuckle.