November 2008

It only seems appropriate to start November off with some election talk. To say we were excited about the election might be an understatement. We decided to have a party for election night...just us...the 4 of us. Oweghn and I went to the store to buy cupcake supplies and Sean picked up Pizza and Beer. We picked through our stash of M&Ms that Sean and Oweghn brought back from their trip to NYC to find all the red, white and blue ones. Oweghn and I made and decorated cupcakes and we retreated to the basement to watch it all on CNN. Shortly after the west coast polls closed, CNN gave their projection that Obama would be our new US President. I loved the way Oweghn threw his fist in the air with a big "YES"! His excitement reflected all of our feelings about the outcome. Yes We Can. 2009



A few days later, we celebrated my birthday. Grams babysat for us and Sean and I went out for a Pedistone foot treatment and dinner. Little did I know Sean had bigger plans. When we arrived downtown for "dinner", Sean pulled into the Marriott on the waterfront where we had a room for the night. Very Romantic. But best of all, Grams brought Oweghn and Kelan down for a little birthday dessert and champagne. After a little family time in our room, the boys went to Gram's house for the night and Sean and I walked up the street for a late night Sushi dinner. What a wonderful birthday!












We had quite a few 'no school' days this month, so Oweghn, Kelan and I had some fun family time. We discovered the indoor play parks and spent some time at OMSI and the Children's Museum. We also had a few other events including the baptism of our newest niece Kenzie and the celebration of the 100 Year Anniversary at St. Francis Parish. Aunt Shelly was in town this weekend for the Baptism so it was great to see her.




















Later that week we had Oweghn's first Parent-Teacher conference. It was great to talk with his teachers. He is doing wonderful in school and is really enjoying it. Both his Japanese and English teachers had wonderful comments about him. Not only does Oweghn do well at school, but he is such a great big brother to Kelan. Kelan absolutely adores Oweghn and Oweghn loves Kelan just as much. I love to see the two of them together. We couldn't have asked for more. Kelan is really enjoying music and loves to sing the little Japanese songs from his book. I must admit, it's pretty darn cute the way he sings along. He wants to copy everything his big brother does, and Oweghn wants to help him. We feel so blessed.

Late in the month, we celebrated a fairly quiet Thanksgiving out at the farm with Mom and Dad, Brian and Amanda and their boys and Dan. Gramma was out for a while as well. It was nice to see her. The family Thanksgiving was a good start to the busy holiday season. We always love our family time.