Happy Holidays December 2008

After this photo was taken, Santa gave Davis quite a lecture on being good for Mama.

As if he needed it!

The perfect tree!

A beautiful sunny day for finding a tree.

Charlie working that smile!

Turkey Day!

Davis (4.5) and Charlie (8 months).

Happy Halloween 2008

Davis getting ready to trick-or-treat!

My friend Katie was a vampire rat - till she gave her ears to Charlie.

Jamie, Grandpa Blecha, Charlie and Blue hair witch get ready to march in the Sellwood Halloween parade. (Davis was home sick)

Still letting me dress them alike!

The required school picture from the Beaverton Learning Center. Charlie looks wary.

October Fun 2008

Charlie taking it all in at the zoo.

Pumpkin patch with Davis's Sellwood Pre-K class.

Charlie is not too interested in solids yet. Try as we might.

Davis is so excited that Luca moved here from NYC. Best buds!

I know this is the Blecha Boys blog, but I had to show off how great all my gal pals looked at my 40th birthday.

September 2008

First day of school!

Vacation at Cannon Beach

Davis and Charlie dressed alike - how long can I get away with this?

Davis and his dinosaurs

Out for a bike ride at Black Butte

New big bed!

July 2008 - Out and about

At a concert at the Sellwood Park on the Willamette River.

Charlie - loving tummy time.

All the Blecha Boys enjoyng brunch at Jakes at the Governor Hotel
(where we got married).

Grandma Blecha bought this shirt for the 4th of July parade, but didn't get a photo of him in it.
Here you go! Now it's too small! :)

Davis Tire Swing Adventure

Davis loved playing with Hannah and Ryan so much he even got on a tire swing with them.

Grandpa Blecha turns 65

Grandpa Blecha with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren on the 4th of July. Everyon went to Clatskanie to celebrate his 65th birthday. If he looks worried, it's because there are 12 kids sitting on his pride and joy, the Model A.

4th of July Parade in Clatskanie

Grandpa & Grandma Blecha drive their Model A in the parade...cousin Leif throws candy from the back. Maybe next year Davis can help!

Jamie, Davis and Charlie scored some prime front row seats for the parade. Watching the parade is kind of like watching a John Mellencamp video.

Vintage John Deere tractor brigade - a parade staple.

We're not sure who these pink ladies were, but they were sure having fun! The float directly behind them was a ultra-conservative church group- I'm sure they appreciated the view.

Jamie tells me the family that owns the timber industry represented by this log truck "owns" the town.

Clatskanie Monastery Marimba

And finally, the last "float" of the Clatskanie 4th of July parade... my favorite every year, the local Buddhist Monastery Marimba band, headed up by a huge Dodge Ram truck.

Charlie Finds His Thumb

This one is really just for the grandparents and aunties...Charlie is getting closer to finding his thumb when he's sleeping.

Davis Soccer Class

Davis (in blue stripes) displays some cool soccer moves at his first class.

June 2008

Jamie and Davis talkng about life.

Davis and Charlie smiling at the same time in a photo - a miracle!

Every year we take a photo of Davis wearing Jamie's old Birks

Look at those baby blues!

Gearing up for the Sisters Rodeo Parade

Charlie Smiles

June 2008

Charlie is starting to show some attitude!

Davis and his friend Luca (from NYC) at the Alberta Street art Hop, posing in front of a fire engine.

New Cowboy Boots

Davis Dancing

Blecha Boys Blog

Davis received a fishing pole for his 4th birthday from Papa Landis.
I think he is striking a pose.

"Aunt" Sabrina inspired us to Blog.

A new bike sweetens the deal.

First day home with two boys to cuddle.

Davis is anticipating Charlie's arrival!