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Introducing the New Addition

April 17, 2014 by dailygnome 2 Comments

HEEEEEERE’S BOSLEY!!! I’m typically not a fan of ALL CAPS AND MULTIPLE EXCLAMATION POINTS!! in posts but that’s the only appropriate way to introduce our new bundle of energy.

BOZER. BOZER BOO. BOZERDOODLE. He plopped into our lives unexpectedly about a month back and BOY OH BOY OH BOY! He’s awesome. Loveable. So snugglishous. And oh! so! happy!

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Keeps us on our toes. He likes to carry things around. And chew. We’ve had a few casualties. RIP Polly Pocket heads, Lego pieces, orphaned flip flops, and a gazillion stolen snacks. Our new mantra: Defend your food.

But he’s sweet as can be. My new coworker. The one that’s always interrupting and wanting you to join them on breaks.

And Madi’s new BFF. Up until the old girl tells him she NEEDS HER SPACE NOW. STOP FOLLOWING ME! (Boz doesn’t pick up on subtle hints).

Welcome to the fam, Bosley.

Drop it:
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IMG_7495Naptime:
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The Cold Never Bothered Her Anyway

March 25, 2014 by dailygnome 1 Comment

Although she’s been belting out the soundtrack and driving him batty the past 3 months, C couldn’t resist being part of the surprise the day Frozen came out on DVD (he’s secretly planning a retaliation when The Lego Movie is released featuring its own catchy theme song).

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One Crazy Night

November 6, 2013 by dailygnome Leave a Comment

Thousands of trick-or-treaters, Voodoo Doughnut truck, Elvis back from the dead, Thriller flash mob, News crew…. just your typical Halloween night living on the Best Block in Portland. Crazy and wonderful.

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Sunriver Family Vacation

August 4, 2013 by dailygnome 2 Comments

Waetjen Family Reunion week in Sunriver. We stepped it up this year with official swag – went rogue forgoing the standard T-shirts and opted instead for custom water bottles:

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But what about the Christmas card shot? Quick, behind your backs!

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 Crazy cousins:
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Relaxing with Papa:

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My sis organized an impromptu Scavenger Hunt and we all paired up with a partner outside our immediate family. We scrambled to gather everything from pine cones to golf tees.

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DSCN0927Traditional cousin B-day party:

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J and I took a relaxing afternoon float trip with the kiddos down the Deschutes, packing a lunch and allowing the current to carry us at a leisurely pace:

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Hads proved to be a lil’ buckaroo at the stables:

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Spent an afternoon at the Lava River Caves. It was refreshing to escape the mid-90s heat and literally see our breath as we went deep underground a mile in. Brrr! I did my best to relax and not get claustrophobic when the cave walls started shrinking.

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Blueberry pancake morning with GaGa:

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C + H took group swim lessons each morning at SHARC. On the last day they all got to go on the waterslides, regardless of the height requirement:

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Waetjen Family Fun Night! A tradition dating back to my 70s childhood. When my mom caught wind of Jason making balloon animals at his brother’s birthday party as a teenager, she promptly presented him with the necessary props when he tried to opt out. “Uncle Jason, if you can make a balloon hat and a balloon dog, can you make me a dog hat? ” Why yes, Yes he CAN!

IMG_5925And as always, my parents did not disappoint with the last act of the night:

Happy Trails from Amy D on Vimeo.

 

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