Category Archives: Family

Winter 2015

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Hans

This season seemed to be all about language and verbal development.  Almost every night at the dinner table featured a recap of “what Josef said today…”  For the longest time he called himself “Beebee” (baby), and then later “Baaybyosef.”  But … Continue reading →

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Holidays

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Hans

I didn’t document the holidays very thoroughly this year.  I always struggle to find a balance between capturing the event for the future, and staying in the present and enjoying it.  This year I chose the latter, and so I … Continue reading →

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Autumn 2014

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Hans

This Autumn marked a huge milestone in our lives, as Josef began attending a nursery school program at the Corvallis Waldorf School, 4 hours a day, 3 days a week. I guess he had the jitters, because he threw up … Continue reading →

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Josef’s 2nd Birthday Party

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Hans

You may note that Birthday #2 looks strikingly similar to Birthday #1; with the exception of a much bigger and badder Josef iteration. We debated whether or not to have a big blowout for him–inviting his toddler friends from school … Continue reading →

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Summer Videos

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Hans

Here are some videos from the summertime to warm your heart during this cold and wet winter. Staring out my window at the grey and drizzle, it’s hard to believe it was once so green and sunny out there! Josef … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Camping

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Hans

  This event has become a greatly anticipated happening each year.  I can’t think of any other way I’d rather spend father’s day than camping with my family in the beautiful Oregon forests.  This year was extra special as Brae … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Visit

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Hans

In August we packed the car to the gills and headed up to the Great North to visit some of my oldest pals and their family.  (It came as quite a shock when I realized, over the course of a … Continue reading →

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Spring 2014

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Hans

Spring unfolded mildly this year, with very few of the downpours I expected, and none of the dreary drizzling that often lingers far beyond its welcome.  It seems buds were appearing on the trees before I knew it.  The lengthening … Continue reading →

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Visit to Elmira

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Hans

In May we made a trip to Upstate New York to rendezvous with Oma and Opa in Elmira. Opa immigrated there in the ’50s, with his father Josef and sister Lotte.  Being so far away, we don’t get to visit … Continue reading →

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Wintertime in Oregon

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Hans

Oregon went pretty easy on us for our first winter back.  It was awfully cold–it actually reached zero one night!–but it was also very dry.  We had two separate nice big snowy weeks that involved lots of shoveling and sitting … Continue reading →

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