Tyson

Our little boy is now 1! What a bundle of fun-loving, squishy, smiling, curious, and constant joy Tyson has been since joining our family one year ago today.

Tyson has many fans and these are a few of their comments:

• That kid is built like a nose tackle


• He looks just like uncle Ron as a baby


• I love those cute cheeks...I just want to squeeze them


• He sure is a happy baby


• He is the cutest baby I have ever seen

Tyson is a cheerful baby. Everyone leaves happier after spending a few minutes with him. He makes funny faces and smiles real big when one picks him up from his crib after sleeping.

My favorite Tyson experience...this is Erik speaking...comes at the end of everyday of work when I first see him...his eyes light up, his smile increases, and he makes a high pitched noise while reaching out for me. It gets me every time and makes me so happy.

We sure love our little "Grizz" (so named by his aunt Camille) and look forward to another year of adventures and laughs with Tyson.

One Lucky Cowboy

Have I told you lately that "I'm lucky"? I have had the wonderful privilege of being married to an extraordinary women for the past 5 years. Karen is a one of a kind mother, wife, friend and daughter.


To give you an example: Recently she organized and hosted a surprise birthday luncheon for her mother. She and her sisters plotted and planned ways to make this luncheon very meaningful to their mom by preparing her favorite foods (coconut shrimp, breaded salmon salad, bruschetta, pina colada drinks and creme brulle), putting together a hanging collection of photos from their mom's past, sneakily "borrowing" their mom's china to use at the luncheon, and organizing this far enough in advance so that one of their sister's who doesn't live locally could attend. From what I saw and heard about the event it was a smashing success and one memory that their mom will cherish forever because of the thoughtfulness of Karen.




We recently celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary with a trip to Leavenworth and Wenatchee. We enjoyed perusing the shops, soaking up the warm sunshine, talking in the car, horseback riding, taking photos, and just the opportunity to spend some time together as a couple without worrying about the kids (they were in great hands with my sister).





I truly look forward to spending the rest of my life with such an amazing individual.



I LOVE YOU KAREN!!!!!!!!!!!!