My Grandpa

Posted on July 10, 2007 by Jonathan

Today we had some very sad news from New Zealand. My Grandpa passed away this morning in his sleep. He lived an extrodinary life and had quite an influence on me growing up. We’ll miss him very much.
Here are a few of my favorite images of my Grandpa from past trips to New Zealand.
Grandpa and I at his timber factory.

When we were both a little younger.

Grandpa and Lindsey.

Showing off his fly fishing wall.

He was the International Fly and Plug Casting Champion in 1962.

One of my favorite pictures of us together in 2000.

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Avery Goes Swimming

Posted on July 1, 2007 by Jonathan

Avery had his first dip in a swimming pool today here at Grammy & Papa’s pool in Texas. It was pretty close to his nap time so he didn’t get too excited about the water. Perhaps he just thought it another form of bath time. We’ll probably try and get him in the water again when he’s more alert.


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Hot Tubbing in Texas

Posted on June 29, 2007 by Jonathan

So far we haven’t had much sun in Texas. It’s really warm outside, but without the sun it hasn’t felt like swimming weather. Avery’s been waiting for the perfect sunny day to have his first swim in a pool. Hopefully that sunny day comes before we head home on Tuesday.
In the meantime us adults have been enjoying the hot tub (babies aren’t allowed in hot tubs). Each evening we’ve been enjoying a glass of wine in the hot tub, and then at the first sign of thunder & lightening we retreat indoors.
The pool area at Grammy & Papa’s new place turned out really nice. Here are a few pics.

I love the pergola. I’ve been talking about building one in our yard.

Here’s the sleeping baby, as seen from the tub.

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Happy Birthday Mommy!

Posted on June 27, 2007 by Jonathan

Lindsey had a birthday today. We celebrated with family here in Texas. The thunder and lightening kept us out of the pool, but we still managed to have a nice celebration indoors. Happy birthday sweetie!
Avery + Mommy.

Getting ready to blow out the candles.

Avery playing on the floor.

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Airplane Ride #1

Posted on June 26, 2007 by Jonathan

Today we took Avery on his first airplane ride. We’re off to Texas for a visit with Grammy and Pappa in their new house. Avery did well on the plane, despite a little turbulence coming into Dallas.
Avery + Daddy in front of the huge window at Sea-Tac.

Sticking his tongue out.

Over Dallas.

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