Willow's 4 Month Checkup

Height: 25" (64%)
Weight: 12 lbs, 10 oz (16%)
Head Circumference: 41 1/2" (51%)

Only two shots, she's on a modified/delayed vaccination schedule

So it looks like we'll have another petite girl - she and Anya were the same height and head circumference at this age, but Anya weighed 14 lbs, 1 oz! Our doc is not concerned about Willow's weight - she's bright, smiley, strong and very active. She may be burning more calories than many babies at this age because she's been rolling over since 2 months and scoots all over the crib.

New Photos

Dang, we have cute kids! Click on the "Our Photos" button for more!

Phantom Birthday

My wonderful husband took me to see Phantom of the Opera in Portland last night for my birthday. It was a great production - this Phantom was far superior to the last one who danced around the stage like he was going to wet his pants.

This time, I got chills a few times while watching it. There was an unintentionally funny moment where Christine got her dress caught on the boat and finally tore it free to get over to the Phantom in time to pull off his mask - kind of a pivotal moment and you could see her getting desperate to make it in time!

I was showing Anya the souvenier program today and she wants to keep looking at it over and over again. On each page she points to Erik and says "Pantim! Pantim!" She was also very excited to make the connection that the movie poster hung in our bedroom also has the "Pantim" on it.

**sniff** makes a geek mommy proud

Okay, seriously, this is the one...

Stop laughing! We've found one that fits all of our needs and wants (well, other than location, we'd prefer South Salem, but this one is so perfect we're willing to make the change) - now if we can just agree on a price and get our house sold!

The view! The yard! The hardwood floors! I'm in love!

House for Sale

Click here for listing with photo gallery and virtual tours.

Open space (family room, kitchen, dining combo) in back opening to private fully fenced backyard with large deck & hot tub (great for gatherings or entertaining) yet a separate large formal living room as you enter front door. Remodeled in 1989 to open up & enlarge. House features both jetted & soaking tub, lots of built ins, kitchen skylight, formal dining, attic storage, two cooking surfaces (Jen-aire & glass top range), large master bath with access to outdoor hot tub/deck, walk in closet, roof 5 yrs old

$370,000

MLS Number: 600451
Address: 1983 Arithmetic Dr SE
City: Salem
County: Marion
State: OR
Zip Code: 97302
Acres: 0.19
Sq Ft: 2996
Year Built: 1981
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Property Taxes: $ 4142
List Date: 8/5/2008
Garage Capacity 2
Elementary School Pringle
Middle School Judson
High Scool South Salem

What I see when nursing...

Okay, Different House

UPDATE: We're still negotiating on this, we are working hard to get our house on the market and sold because that would solve a lot of our issues. If you know anyone who would be interested in our current house, please send them our way! Someone pointed out that it would make a great adult foster care home. I'll post a link to our listing as soon as it's up.
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So our offer on the other house fell through, but we're okay with that because we think we've found something even better. This house is older, but the layout is just ideal (no pool, though) and for the price we can update and modernize it to make the interior really awesome as the years go by!

Best Fortune Cookie Ever

This was in Sean's fortune cookie last night...