Lane and Syl

Aeries Goes to the Zoo

2012-01-29T12:05:00.000-08:00

Aeries Makes a Cake

2012-01-16T15:44:00.001-08:00

Aeries Month By Month (Sept 2010 - Dec 2011)

2012-01-10T21:18:00.000-08:00

This post continues on from where the first post left off...
(posted August 2010)

September 2010

October 2010

November 2010

December 2010

January 2011

February 2011

March 2011

April 2011

May 2011

June 2011

July 2011

August 2011

September 2011

October 2011

November 2011

December 2011

Aeries Visits the Reptile Zoo

2012-01-02T16:24:00.001-08:00

Aeries Visits the Reptile Zoo

2012-01-02T16:24:00.000-08:00

Aeries Rings In the New Year!!

2012-01-02T15:39:00.000-08:00

Total chaos, deafening noise, and lots of FUN... all part of New Year's celebration at the Everett Skate Deck!

Grandma Rose helped us celebrate in the New Year. The highlight of the evening might have been playing 'Feed the Kitty'. We have been working on 'good sportmanship' and while it is difficult, Aeries is getting a lot better. By the end of the 2nd game she had a 'fun' attitude and was rooting for Grandma Rose. As usual she had us all in stitches.

Erickson Family Flapjack Dinner

2011-12-24T17:10:00.000-08:00

Aeries Cruises Candy Cane Lane

2011-12-19T11:28:00.000-08:00

Fun With Camera and Pillows

2011-12-11T23:43:00.000-08:00

Aeries Rides the Santa Train

2011-12-03T21:23:00.000-08:00

Walking on air.

Let's go! Let's go! Let's go!

Let's go! Let's go! Let's go!

Having a quick lunch in North Bend. Aeries was too excited to eat.

Waiting for the train.

Getting ready to see the big fella. We were 2nd in line.

Stalking Santa.

Still in shock.

One of Santa's helpers.

Aeries made some new friends while waiting to make the return trip.

A very very happy little girl.

Thanksgiving 2011

2011-11-24T22:49:00.000-08:00

Conner and Mom made placecard-holders for each of us.

Getting everything ready. What a gorgeous table and fantastic meal!

Dear friends Ken and Ruthie helped us celebrate Thanksgiving this year.

Aeries was so excited for Conner to arrive.

After dinner the kids had fun shooting nerf darts at the adults.

Aeries is waiting for Conner to come out and play some more.

Aaahhh he's after me!

Dessert!

Rosey-cheeked from a long after-dinner walk.<

Music!

There's always time for some hide and seek!

Goodbye is always hard.

Aeries Play Hide N Seek

2011-11-19T23:25:00.001-08:00

Counting
Hiding
Counting
Hiding
Counting
Hiding

Scenes From the Northwest

2011-11-18T10:37:00.001-08:00

The 'Frontier 2012 Calendar' photo competition is underway here at work and so I was going thru some of my travel pictures again. Here's a few that I think could be on any calendar. I submitted the one with the three horses in the pasture because I kind of know what they are looking for, but I think my favorite is the one of the old house. Or maybe the crashing waves... so hard to choose a favorite!

Aeries Spends the Weekend

2011-11-15T23:05:00.000-08:00

Aeries Gets the Hang of Looser Wheels

2011-11-15T09:11:00.000-08:00

Another rollerskating video!....

Aeries Learns Letters At School

2011-11-08T16:33:00.000-08:00

Aeries' Philosophy

2011-11-06T21:46:00.000-08:00

Aeries has a really good attitude about daily life as a 4-yr old. I love this.

Aeries Goes On a Field Trip

2011-10-27T09:54:00.000-07:00

Aeries Goes Rollerskating

2011-10-23T09:52:00.001-07:00

We can tell Aeries has been practicing at home. She has gained a lot of confidence the last few months, and this was the first time we can remember when she spent more time with her skates on than with them off.

Aeries Ride the Train (again!)

2011-10-16T21:57:00.001-07:00

Last train ride of the season....

Aeries Buys A Pumpkin

2011-10-10T08:21:00.000-07:00

Who REALLY Pays the Taxes?

2011-10-07T22:39:00.000-07:00

Guess Who Really Pays the Taxes — The American Magazine

Aeries Has Fun With Pumpkins at School

2011-10-07T15:08:00.000-07:00

Aeries Makes Banana-Chocolate Chip Bread

2011-09-29T07:54:00.000-07:00

Aeries, Papa/Uncle Lane, & Conner

2011-09-27T16:26:00.000-07:00

September 2011

December 2009

Aeries and Emily Ride the Train

2011-09-25T22:32:00.000-07:00

Aeries Gets a Flu Shot

2011-09-19T16:31:00.000-07:00

Aeries Goes Back to School

2011-09-17T21:46:00.000-07:00

Aeries and Conner Start School

2011-09-08T14:59:00.000-07:00

For Conner it's his first day of 4th grade. For Aeries it's her first day of pre-K (this is her 2nd year of pre-K).

Aeries Spends the Weekend

2011-08-31T23:13:00.001-07:00

The Many Faces of... Aeries

2011-08-15T23:54:00.001-07:00

Aeries Pours Water at Convention

2011-08-15T23:49:00.000-07:00

Aeries poured water at Milltown after the Sunday morning meeting. She had fun being a 'big kid' on table 9. I think some of the water from her pitcher actually made it into the cups too so that was a plus.

Aeries Goes Techno

2011-08-10T00:15:00.000-07:00

I think this music will work well for cycling class.

A Sunday Afternoon at The Seattle Center

2011-08-07T17:22:00.001-07:00

I didn't feel like lugging my camera around Seattle center yesterday so I didn't take it along.... UNFORTUNATELY. It was a gorgeous day with lots of photo opportunities. Here are the four low-res shots I took that might sort of sum up our little jaunt to Seattle Center.
The Space Needle
Spheres around The Space Needle
The Musical Fountain..it changes with the music! It's very entertaining.
The Monorail line down 5th Avenue

Aeries Breaks the News to Conner

2011-07-29T22:56:00.000-07:00

Aeries had been fretting about this all week and she finally got the opportunity to talk to Conner about this important matter.

Aeries Has 'A Day Out With Thomas and Friends'

2011-07-28T01:00:00.001-07:00

Vacation Getaway!

2011-07-16T20:23:00.000-07:00

We rented an inexpensive motel in downtown Wenatchee for 5 days/4 nights with very few plans, anxious to relax for a few quiet and uneventful days. It was awesome!

Vacation Day 1: You're looking at it...

Spent an afternoon in Leavenworth and the Tumwater Canyon.

Met Cousin Todd, Stacey and kids at Rocky Reach Dam for an afternoon picnicing and exploring!

Found a quiet, pretty little spot next to the lake to take in an afternoon of sun before heading back.

Aeries Spends the Weekend

2011-07-03T23:58:00.000-07:00

A fun, fun weekend. Daddy's birthday party, Conner's birthday party at Grandma Rose's house, her first 'sleepover' (Cousin Conner stayed overnight)... it was an action-packed weekend. And her behavior was SO wonderful. We couldn't be more proud of our little ray of sunshine!

Aeries Has Fun at the Little Gym Open House

2011-06-24T21:47:00.000-07:00

Aeries at Four Years

2011-06-19T12:31:00.000-07:00

Portland, Oregon Skyline

2011-06-15T21:51:00.000-07:00

Aeries and Papa Lane Blow Out the Candles

2011-06-09T23:20:00.000-07:00

Hurry, before the house catches on fire!!!

Aeries' Preschool Has a Party

2011-06-06T21:13:00.001-07:00

The Fun Part

The Really Boring Part Between the Fun Part and the Cake Part

The Cake Part

Aeries and her friend Madison

Conner's Big Sports Day

2011-06-04T20:39:00.001-07:00

Multi-sport Superstar!

Baseball is dull.

I dare you to throw me a hanging slider.

Waiting for a routine fly ball.

Gravedigger Coach Kevin runs a tight ship.

Time for some lunch!

Watching Conner's races.

Race #1 went to Conner!

Watching the excitement.

A happy Conner and a very proud Dad!

Race #2 was a photo-finish. Conner is a very strong swimmer.

Checking the results.

Oak Harbor and Stanwood Barns...and a House

2011-05-31T23:15:00.000-07:00

Oak Harbor

Stanwood

My Spinning Certification

2011-05-27T23:36:00.000-07:00

This whole indoor cycling experience has been really amazing. I can remember taking my first indoor cycling class last summer and how incredibly hard it was. I thought I was in good shape until I did that! I remember watching the clock and thinking it was the longest hour of my entire life. I thought I was going to die, or puke, or puke and then die immediately. I think that night my FB post said something like "a watched clock never moves".

But it was fun, and oh what a workout! I had sort of been looking for something to 'replace' my running and indoor cycling seemed to fit the bill. It was incredibly intense and fun at the same time. I kept at it and before too long I was going three times a week.

Then one day a couple of months ago I realized that indoor cycling was something I could teach and felt a real desire to teach....so for my 50th birthday I became a Certified Spinning Instructor.

Last Saturday I took the 9-hour orientation, Monday I took the online assessment and passed with flying colors, and today my card arrived in the mail! I am so excited.

Coincidentally, today I did my first 'test' ride for 4 willing cyclists at the gym. There was no class tonight due to the holiday weekend and so I was able to use the room for a practice run. I think I did ok! I definitely learned a couple things that I need to change but I think overall it went really well. Everybody was hot and sweaty and pooped at the end and that's what it's all about!

Conner's Piano Recital Performance !!

2011-05-23T00:52:00.000-07:00

Aeries Spends Mother's Day Weekend

2011-05-16T14:19:00.000-07:00

Aeries loves her Grandma Syl so much!

Going outside to enjoy some fresh air.

Goin' Splashin'!

Aeries might hate me someday for posting pictures like this, but I think they are simply adorable.

Mother's Day trip to Flower World!!

Waiting for Papa Lane to pay for the flowers.

Checking out the baby chicks at the animal farm.

It sure is fun to be with Grandma Rose and Grandma Syl on Mother's Day !

Unwinding at the end of a fun afternoon at Grandma Rose's house.

Trying on the latest fashions.

From the Redwood Forest

2011-05-03T20:32:00.001-07:00

Aeries Goes to the Beach

2011-04-23T22:52:00.000-07:00

A Couple Days in Oregon

2011-04-21T20:55:00.000-07:00

A few random pictures from my short week in Oregon.

A pretty day for a drive.

Big thunderstorm.

The promise at the end of the storm.

Aloha office I worked in.

Picture perfect!

Gravity-defying barn.

Stormy skies.

Crooked house outside Forest Grove.

Forest Grove

Forest Grove

Forest Grove treehouse

Blue skies return!!

Aeries Has a Fun Weekend

2011-04-17T18:51:00.001-07:00

Relaxing with Legos before bedtime.

Making the morning coffee. It's an important job.

Visiting Emily for a really fun afternoon!

Hanging out with Grandma Syl.

All ready for bed and all snuggled in.

A trip to the 'Latte' for a blueberry sucker.

Playing games and making 'dog food' at Grandma Rose's house with Daddy.

Aeries Videos From March

2011-04-07T00:19:00.000-07:00

Aeries loves loves loves Cousin Conner and wants him to come over for a while (and a little arm-twisting never hurt).

A lengthy video consisting mostly of Random Nonsense

Her great idea? Going to the toy store to buy a pink horsie!!

Republic and Molson

2011-03-31T16:14:00.000-07:00

I've been out these roads before and even taken some of these same pictures before but I enjoyed it once again. Some of the pictures were a little easier to frame since there was less foliage along the road but the snow made it a little tricky too.
I can almost see folks walking around these properties, doing their chores, children playing...

Click on this one if you want to get a better look.

The little roof on the ground... maybe that was...the bathroom?

Clang-clang-clang Time For School!!

The homestead below is very much my favorite. I enjoyed photographing it last year and enjoyed it again this year. If I had the time I would knock on the door of the nearest home and see if I could get permission to take a closer look. Maybe I will next time I'm in the area.

Aeries Plants Pumpkin Seeds

2011-03-28T21:53:00.000-07:00

Aeries Is Growing Up Up Up

2011-03-18T16:22:00.000-07:00

Japan Earthquake Pictures and Videos

2011-03-16T13:32:00.001-07:00

On March 18, 2011 Japan was rocked by an 8.9 magnitute earthquake. Within minutes a Tsunami had completely devastated much of Northeastern Japan. I'm sure we have all seen the videos and photographs of the tragedy. These pictures and these videos are some that have touched me the most. I especially feel for the elderly folks. Japan is a rich and compassionate country and there is no doubt they will do their best to take care of all their citizens.

Aeries Listens to Her 'Little People' CD

2011-03-16T11:07:00.000-07:00

After her 4th birthday party she was in a super mood (as usual) and wanted to listen to some of her favorite music.

Aeries and Grandma Rose Have a Birthday Party!!

2011-03-12T20:40:00.000-08:00

My 12-hour Day

2011-03-04T22:28:00.001-08:00

I tried to 'relax and enjoy the ride' but 12-hours in a car is still 12-hours in a car no matter what you do or think. I was exhausted by the time I arrived in Coeur D'Alene.

Aeries Is Getting So Big

2011-02-23T23:30:00.001-08:00

Fred and Daniel

2011-02-23T23:26:00.001-08:00

Matthew 28:18-20
18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

This is How You Do It, People.

2011-02-21T22:04:00.000-08:00

Here We Go Magic

2011-02-12T00:39:00.000-08:00

I liked this tune the first time I heard it and I like it more all the time.

Aeries Goes Fishing

2011-02-09T16:24:00.000-08:00

Aeries' Gymnastics Class Hold An Exhibition

2011-02-04T20:58:00.001-08:00

Aeries Tries on Frames

2011-01-30T23:46:00.001-08:00

Aeries is far-sighted and needs to start wearing glasses. She tried on a few frames at Grandma Syl's office to see what looked cute on her. We thought they all did!

Aeries Reads a Book to Papa Lane

2011-01-27T22:50:00.000-08:00

Grandma Rose has a wonderful book collection... and very comfortable chairs!

Aeries Goes to Preschool

2011-01-26T21:05:00.000-08:00

Aeries started preschool last week and she loves it! Here are a couple pictures of her in class that I took from the Morningstar Preschool's blog:

Aeries started preschool last week and she loves it! Here are a couple pictures of her in class that I took of the Morningstar Preschool's blog:

Aeries Smelled A Skunk

2011-01-21T00:16:00.000-08:00

Just to be clear... she is currently three and a happ, and what she is describing happened when she was young (remember?). So in other words it was a long, long time ago. LOL!!

This video could also be called "Aeries Is Sleepy".

Aeries Spends the Weekend

2011-01-18T12:46:00.001-08:00

To Sylvia

2011-01-13T22:56:00.000-08:00

A beautiful song from a happy hubby to his beautiful wife.

Aeries Goes to Meeting

2011-01-03T10:52:00.000-08:00

I thought it would be nice to start 2011 with a couple pictures of Aeries all dressed up for Sunday morning meeting. We wish you a very Happy New Year and we know 2011 is going to be a wonderful year for all of us.

Aeries Bounces on Her Indoor Trampoline

2010-12-27T23:41:00.001-08:00

In A Cure Mood

2010-12-21T19:07:00.000-08:00

Heard 'In Between Days' at the gym today and it put me in a mood for more of one of the greatest bands of the 80's. So here we go...

Aeries in December

2010-12-20T14:51:00.000-08:00

Aeries is having a really fun December. She is all tuned in to the lights, the music, the warmth, the excitement and she has been a really really sweet girl as well....so it's been a lot of fun for all three of us.

"Are deez for meeeeeee?"

Making something yummy with play-doh for Grandma Syl to enjoy ("don't woe-ey Gwama, iss juss petend").

We drove around the neighborhood and looked at all the Christmas lights. She insisted on taking her "gunnoculars" (and a blanket and a stuffed animal).

Watching "How Duh Gwinch Stoad Quissmas"

Playing with trains. In other words a 'normal' afternoon.

Wearing a big smile. She does this a lot.

Aeries Shops for Christmas

2010-12-17T17:04:00.001-08:00

When selecting a fragrance, color is important.

Nevada - Last Audit Trip of the Year !

2010-12-15T18:51:00.000-08:00

View out my motel room Tuesday morning

Desolation

2010-12-12T20:36:00.000-08:00

Aeries Rides the Santa Train

2010-12-06T23:08:00.001-08:00

Aeries is "Flour Girl" - LOL

2010-12-06T23:03:00.000-08:00

Aeries is "Flower Girl"

2010-11-26T20:49:00.001-08:00

Hummingbirds in the Snow

2010-11-24T21:54:00.001-08:00

We had a bit of a snowstorm here this week but that didn't stop our Hummingbird family from coming to the feeder. We saw them as much or even more than usual. We tried to change out the feeder every few hours because their sugarwater was feezing quickly. We left the floodlights on near the feeder and they used it to keep warm. They ate until dark.

There was a feud going on all day between these 2... or 3. You can see the feud taking place from about 1:00 to about 1:40.

Aeries And Grandma Rose Make Cookies

2010-11-18T21:17:00.000-08:00

Grandma Rose invited Aeries to come over and help her make cookies. Aeries couldn't wait!!!

Driving to Grandma's house, Aeries talks about the coffeeshop's sign that somebody ran into, gets all the crumbs out of the french fry box, teaches Grandpa how to sing and dance, wonders how the chimney/Santa thing works, calls Grandpa a 'loggin' loco' (a train), looks for her fruit things, tells Grandpa to be 'brave of bees', discusses termites, and.....hi Grandma!!

Aeries serenaded us while the cookies were baking.

Nothing beats warm chocolate chip cookies.

Afterwards there was time to play some hide-and-seek.

Grandma Rose and a wiggling giggling blanket. Not sure where Aeries is.

John Day Dam

2010-11-14T12:36:00.001-08:00

Scenes From Northwest Oregon

2010-11-11T22:27:00.001-08:00

A patchwork quilt
Downtown Elgin
Along the road to Elgin
Along the road to Elgin
Along the road to Elgin
Along the road to Elgin
Wallowa Lake
Wallowa Lake Lodge
Wallowa Lake
River flowing into Wallowa Lake and The Wallowa Mountains
My cousin Angie and I at Wallowa Lake
Wallowa Lake
We followed this Kingfisher down the telephone wire for quite a while before he finally grew tired of being followed and flew off for good.
The awesome Wallowa Mountains in the background makes every picture beautiful.
Awesome Eagle Cap. It's magnificence is beyond words.

Aeries Spends the Weekend

2010-11-10T14:54:00.000-08:00

Conner Goes to the Golf Range

2010-10-31T12:35:00.001-07:00

Aeries Spends the Weekend

2010-10-25T20:10:00.001-07:00

Flying Home - Spokane to Seattle

2010-10-22T21:31:00.001-07:00

Western Cliffs of Banks Lake.

Banks Lake

Chelan

Columbia Glacier and Blanca Lake

Spada Lake

Sea-Tac Parking Garage

Hanging Out in Idaho

2010-10-21T23:03:00.001-07:00

Simple Idaho beauty

Hooray for the red, white, and blue!

Another beautiful Idaho scene.

Finally, an honest politician!

I really like the blue ones.

A Big Beauty

No wonder I feel so.... smrt!

It's not easy to tell but this structure is huge.

Bold Barn

Personality Plus

A neat red shed at dusk.

Idaho Sunset and Contrails.

Aeries Knows Her Birds

2010-10-11T13:20:00.000-07:00

Tonight we were watching a long flock of birds flying south - one of those long strings of birds that went on forever. A small airplane was a little ways above the birds flying the other direction and Aeries said "Look, there's the mommy bird!".