Techno Parent

First of all, using the word "parent" to describe myself is weird. And the fact that I am now actually interested in sites like BusinessWeek's new blog for working parents, just down right scares me. One of the posts talks about dealing with Technology, is it a working parents friend or foe? In cases like last Friday (see post below) - I think mobile tech is definitely a good thing.

Owen's First Book

- new tool to publish - "A day in the Life"

http://www.blurb.com/

BlackBerry Babysitting

Teething is tough. It throws a wrench into the best plans. But w O in the wagon and I on my blackberry a few things are able to get done.
Sent from my BlackBerry wireless handheld.

Wagon and firetruck

Thanks to the cousins, grace evy and amelia for the fire truck

fun w/ cheerios

Again its been a while. Sorry. Owen's nose is still running but it doesn't seem to slow him down. The first words look like they will be Moo - short for Moon (in which he points to any bright object up in the sky) and aqua.

Here are some pics from last wkend - a hike, some quality time w/ cheerios and a few other shots at Flickr.

The Christmas Balloon Tree

The Christmas Balloon Tree
Originally uploaded by rick loughery.

Owen at the first sight of the balloons around the Christmas tree.

Click - on the moving pictures to the right to see more.

Scroll down to the next post to see video clips.

Christmas Morning 2005

Owen's Christmas morning surprise - the balloon tree.

Click the video screen to the left or this link to see video number one - this is Owen walking down the hall at Christmas morning Owen's video.

Link number 2: this is Owen playing with the balloons.

Link number 3: this is Owen building with his blocks he got for Christmas

winter beach wonderland

winter beach wonderland
Originally uploaded by rick loughery.

Getting the right picture

After only three photo sessions over a two day period - we were able to come up with just the right picture for the Christmas card. whew.

Here is one that didn't make the cut.

You can also see more recent pictures over at flickr - just click the small photos to the right.

Owen at the playgroundhttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gif

This weekend we were on the quest to get a "good" picture of Owen for the Christmas card.
It only took two days :-)
Here is some video of him at the playground walking around.

It's been a long week or so....

So I am very very long over due on the blog. Work again has been crazy and O has been under weather for a while now. Not to mention Rupert's run in with the skunk. He still stinks. Here is a pic from our annual trip to the pumpkin patch and one of Rupert getting a bath the night of the skunk.

Get your motors roll'n

the day started off right

The day started off the right way, nice Sunday morning hike with the whole family. Then I made the mistake of going into work... then we decided to go to Home Depot... then we decided to go to Best Buy. Ugh. Now I need to go back to Worst Buy tomorrow. I am never shopping there again, the worst customer service ever.

Proud Parents

Andy caught this picture, from the party. Pretty modern day... but the sentiment is still the same.

birthday!

Wow - can't believe that it has been a full year.
Quite the day today for Mom and Dad. Between, a missed eye doctor's appointment, chaotic workday and one broken down jeep - we are determined to get to Owen's daycare by 3:30 to celebrate. Click on the flickr banner to the right - there are pics from Sunday's birthday bbq. Video and more pics to come.

Big Sur

Took a trip to Big Sur with the guys this weekend for a little camp and surf. This is the beach where we surfed and camped... that's my friend, Chi, on the wave.

Testing the water

Quick check of the water... not to hot. not to cold.

Owen's First Solo Steps

Sorry it took more than a week to post... but here is a quick clip of some of Owen's first solo steps. This clip is from back in Erie. Click the picture or this link.

Owen at Lake Erie

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Originally uploaded by rick loughery.

It took Owen a bit to get use to the warm lake water (as compared to the cold salty waters in Nor Cal) but he loved it. And as always he has fun in the sand.

Trip back to Erie

The trip back to Erie was a good one. The flights back and forth were pretty smooth, much to the relief of our fellow passengers. Owen managed to sleep for most of the flights, but we were not as lucky.

Owen had a jammed pack week of “firsts.” From his first trip to the zoo where he had his first train ride and his first ride on the carousel to practicing his walking by taking his first solo steps at grandmom’s house. I’ll post some video of the walking this week.

Click on Flickr badge to right (with moving pics of Owen) or this link to check out some photos of Owen’s trip. If you go to the main Flickr home page - just type in "owenloughery" (all one word) in the search bar.