Church Baby Shower

We've been blessed with wonderful baby showers, but I only have pictures of one. So, if you have any, we'd love to have copies!

Cassie's wonderful cake creation.













The fun bibs everyone made. I think Benjamin will have a new one for everyday the first month of his life.

Opening gifts- thanks everyone!

Happy Easter

30-1/2 weeks. Now measuring 2-3 inches larger than we should... Groan. He always gets super active after I eat- particularly loves strawberries and cheese. He's got good taste! And hiccups are just so darn cute.

Our House

Thanks for the crib Matt & Jenna!! All put together with no extra pieces. :)

I ran, I played, I ate table food, I ate Isaac's food, I rolled in mud, I got slathered in attention, I nosed all my human cousins; I spent the weekend at Grandma Carol and Grandpa Mark's. Now I'm home and I'm sooooo sleepy. Mom didn't even wake me up when she took this picture. What a good guard dog I am.

Preggo Update

Taken at 25.5 weeks at 3AM (thank you daylight savings time) after Carrie's bachelorette party. Had such a good time and really enjoyed seeing her and Paul, home from Texas. Feeling much better these last two weeks! Had our last 2nd trimester appointment today- 3rd trimester here we come (next week)...yikes! Baby Boy Gehring is again measuring large- sigh, but very healthy and active. Mom is Rh+ so no extra shots!

Sadie's Voice of Frustration

You need your speakers on for this one. She HATES sticking her head into things (probably not such a bad thing), laundry baskets included. She was flinging her toy wheel about and it landed smack in the middle of the basket, and boy was she not happy!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Dinner at Andina Restaurant- Peruvian food in the Pearl. Definitely recommended!

22 weeks, 3 days. Our OB appointment went well this week. Kristen's tummy measured at 23 inches rather than 22 inches, but the midwife said he's a "perfect bubble" (whatever that means, but it sounds good to us!). Heart beat was 130 bpm, maybe. He kept furiously kicking when they were trying to listen and Luke saw Kristen's stomach move for the first time right in the office. Luke thinks it's hilarious that we are measuring a little large because of Kristen's fear of having a 10 lb baby.

Start Your Engines!

We are the proud new owners of a Model XY. As they say, the Model XY is ready to perform 24/7, rarely needs replacement parts, and most models provide more than 70 years of reliable service. This one will be ready for the showroom floor in June! He's already testing out his wheels in Mom's tummy and packs a pretty powerful punch.

A Rare Oregon Snow WEEK!

The Grotto

The Finished Product

Christmas Tree Hunting in the O.C.

Trick or Treat!

Sadie's Graduation

Our pup learned some manners...maybe.

Our Fourth Wedding Anniversary!

Portland Japanese Gardens

Dinner at Fife's...YUM!

Pumpkin Patch

Look what we found!!! Yellow Lab Puppies. :)

Newport, Oregon

I don't know why...

Kristy Lee Cook!!!

Kristy Lee Cook came to Bushwhacker's in Tualatin, OR. She was on American Idol Season 7. It was a very small acoustic concert she put on, and then we got to meet her!! She sounds fantastic live. It was our first time meeting a famous person. :)

Penn State vs. OSU

So the game didn't turn out the way we wanted, but it was still a great trip.

Gettysburg

Mom and I with a cannon!











This was the first site we got to and we figured it was the main battle site. Then we took the 3 hour audio tour of the battle sites and this was just a pretty hillside (with a small battle too) but it's a nice picture either way.






This was General Lee and his horsey Traveller.










The Penn-sylvania monument. Each state had their own monument and Penn's was the largest by far.





The Pennsylvania monument.

Stolen Pics!

So I copied all of Mom's pictures off her camera after our Penn State & Gettysburg trip and Kristen found these two that were too cute not to post. Either Jorja really likes Vivian and Gigi or she really doesn't like them. (cause of the strangling, see?)