JonathanandLindsey.com http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/ en Copyright 2008 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:10:46 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Babies for Obama Avery is growing into quite a Lil' Dem. He enjoys watching Barack give speeches, and even claps at the appropriate applause points. Recently, he's been sporting the tee shirt pictured below. Obama/Biden '08!

]]> http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/2008/08/babies_for_obama.html http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/2008/08/babies_for_obama.html avery us Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:10:46 -0800 Jack Johnson On Friday saw Jack Johnson at the The Gorge. It was Avery's first concert and our second time seeing Jack Johnson at The Gorge. We were a little worried about how Avery would tolerate the extra late evening, but he did pretty well. Eventually he got tired and fell asleep on the blanket. The concert was okay. Since we arrived late it was difficult to find a decent place to sit. We were also busy distributing snacks and toys to Avery, making it hard to sit back and relax.

]]> http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/2008/08/jack_johnson.html http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/2008/08/jack_johnson.html places us Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:36:57 -0800 Bad to the Bone Here are a few pictures I meant to post before I went to Eugene last week to help with the new hospital. I'd like to say I took them, but I think you can see me sitting in the background. Lindsey is also an excellent photographer and she gets big smiles out of Avery.

]]> http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/2008/08/bad_to_the_bone.html http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/2008/08/bad_to_the_bone.html avery Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:25:04 -0800 Hiking Tiger Mountain This afternoon we decided at the last minute to go for a hike up Tiger Mountain. It's a short but steep hike up to the bluff where the paragliders launch. Lindsey and I took turns carrying Avery in the backpack. He did pretty well though the backpack must get boring after a while. It certainly gets heavy after a while. At the top there were tons of people milling around waiting to launch their gliders.

Lake Sammamish in the background.

Sherpa.

]]> http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/2008/08/hiking_tiger_mountain.html http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/2008/08/hiking_tiger_mountain.html places Sat, 02 Aug 2008 22:53:26 -0800 The Cornea Edition Earlier this week Lindsey had LASIK at a place in Bellevue. The whole process seemed amazingly easy. The procedure only took about four minutes, and now she doesn't have to wear glasses or contacts anymore. So far it's been a great experience. I might be the next patient.

On the monitor you can see Lindsey's cornea with the flap folded back.

]]> http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/2008/08/the_cornea_edition.html http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/2008/08/the_cornea_edition.html us Sat, 02 Aug 2008 22:13:52 -0800 Water, Sand, and Basketball We've been spending a lot of time in the backyard. The weather has been great, and my resplendent wife has been busy gathering outdoor toys all week. As the week progressed more attractions were added, and tonight Avery was running between the pool, the sand table, and the basketball hoop. He's having a great time, and it's a nice place for us adults to relax and enjoy a cocktail in the evening. Life is good.

Thirsty.

Also thirsty.

]]> http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/2008/07/water_sand_and_basketball.html http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/2008/07/water_sand_and_basketball.html avery Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:31:09 -0800 Texas: July 4th We spent July 4th in Texas. There was a parade in the morning. BBQ chicken for lunch followed by swimming. I don't remember seeing any fireworks. By the time it was dark we were all very tired and ready for bed.

]]> http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/2008/07/texas_july_4th.html http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/2008/07/texas_july_4th.html us Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:32:10 -0800 Texas: Swimming Edition Last week I was in Texas visiting the grandparents. I had to work most of the week but still managed to enjoy some time in the pool. The first couple days Avery seemed somewhat indifferent about being in the water. Towards the end of the week he was having a great time splashing about and stepping off the ledge in the hot tub, knowing very well that Mommy would catch him.


]]> http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/2008/07/texas_swimming_edition.html http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/2008/07/texas_swimming_edition.html places Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:06:18 -0800 Family Reunion Illinois Lindsey had a family reunion in Illinois last weekend. We made the trip out, flying in to St Louis and driving into Illinois. It was a fun trip and I enjoyed seeing some of the places that surrounded Lindsey growing up. I also really enjoyed eating at White Castle.

Avery had a continual supply of snacks on airport days.

Grandpa Peck.

Arriving for a visit at Great Aunt Bernice's.





At the reunion.

]]> http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/2008/07/family_reunion_illinois.html http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/2008/07/family_reunion_illinois.html places us Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:22:09 -0800 Fremont Fair On Sunday we ventured into the city to check out the Fremont Fair. We missed the naked bicyclist parade which was on Saturday, though somehow I think all the crazy costumes would be scary for a one-year-old.

Avery coloring at lunch.

He missed out on an elephant ear.

This guy looked pretty bored in his empty booth.


]]> http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/2008/06/fremont_fair.html http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/2008/06/fremont_fair.html places Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:31:32 -0800 Overnight without Avery Lindsey and I had a childless night this weekend. We attended a friends wedding near Bellingham, and took the opportunity to have grandparents look after Avery. It was a nice treat for both of us, especially Lindsey who has never been away from our little boy. I thought we'd return from our trip well rested, but we stayed up very late visiting with friends, and didn't manage to sleep in much past our normal wake up call.

Today we drove home and had a little fathers day celebration.

Lindsey and I at the wedding.

Nana entertaining Avery.

Daddies, and their sons.

Nana, Grandpa, and Avery.

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Ready.

Set.

Go.

Weeeeeeee!

]]> http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/2008/06/slider.html http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/2008/06/slider.html avery Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:31:25 -0800 Memorial Weekend We had a great three day weekend. Avery's buddy, Logan, had a 1st birthday party on Saturday. On Sunday I had a photoshoot in Seattle. And on Monday we went park hopping with Avery and grilled hamburgers in the backyard.

Here are some random pictures, none of which are related to what's mentioned above.

Kirkland waterfront.

My first PB&J. Drank a lot of milk.

Brushing all twelve teeth.

]]> http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/2008/05/memorial_weekend.html http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/2008/05/memorial_weekend.html avery Thu, 29 May 2008 20:47:22 -0800 Backyard Fun I have a feeling we'll be spending a lot of time in backyard this summer. Avery loves playing outside, and it's a nice place for us parents to hang out too. The grass that we hydroseeded last September is doing really well, though we've avoided putting any fertilizer on it.

Avery and his friend Jackson playing with bubbles and the lawn mower.

Yesterday it was more than 90 degrees, so we tried putting Avery in a 5 gallon bucket filled with water to cool off. He didn't like being in the bucket, but enjoyed watching Commodus drink from it. There were some other cute naked-baby pictures, which we'll have to save for Avery's future girlfriends.

]]> http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/2008/05/backyard_fun.html http://www.jonathanandlindsey.com/2008/05/backyard_fun.html avery Sun, 18 May 2008 10:29:30 -0800 Uncle Larry Last week Lindsey's uncle lost his battle with cancer. He was a fun and energetic man who loved life. We have many fond memories of him from all our visits and will miss him.

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