Photo of the Day October 24th 2013

Originally uploaded by pete4ducks.

I thought I'd start trying to post a new photo every day I can so here is day 1. I took this one on my lunch break on a nice, warm October day in Portland's Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood. This is the famous Hung Far Low sign which had been outside of Ping which has recently shutdown. I've heard rumors that Lardo is moving in to the space. Hopefully the sign stays.

Maui 2013

Who's That Bird?
Originally uploaded by pete4ducks.

Back from another great week in Maui. We took it relatively easy since we've done all the tourist stuff on the island save the drive to Hana. Not the greatest of weather but in Hawaii well wait 5 minutes and it will probably change. We stayed in a lovely two bedroom condo on the ground floor of the Hololani in Kahana. We spent most of our time swimming in the pool, relaxing on the lanai watching for whales and turtles and searching the grounds for new birds for our "Big Year". Maui is starting to feel like home for us. The plan for our next trip is to go the Big Island but we will be back to Maui again soon I am sure.

Ruby!

Ruby! by BeFunky.com
Originally uploaded by pete4ducks.

I should really post more here but sometimes life just gets so crazy and you just lose track of time. This is our newest addition to the family, a spirited and cuddly little pup named Ruby. We adopted her in November and believe that she is likely a Red Mini Pinscher with perhaps a bit of Chihuahua in her. Ruby is a high energy dog who goes and goes and goes then crashes. She loves to snuggle and if she isn't running at full speed is likely sleeping or about to fall asleep.

Final Four Picks

At the Playground
Originally uploaded by pete4ducks.

Well didn't post pre-tourney and didn't get to watch as many games as usually due to my Grandma's passing but it has been an enjoyable tournament so far. We had a lot of double digit seeds win the first weekend but got a Final Four with all traditional powers and top 4 seeds. On paper should be the best Final Four weekend since 2008. I like Kentucky to beat Ohio State in the finals and luckily this is what I had on my brackets for the most part too. If that happens I will take home some $ which is always nice!

Update on Life

Waipuilani Park
Originally uploaded by pete4ducks.

Haven't posted since before New Year's so here is my recap of 2012 so far. The Ducks started it off with a bang winning a very exciting Rose Bowl game!. 95 years in the making! The family spent a glorious week in Maui in January getting away from the dreary Oregon winter. The little girls continue to grow up quickly, Mady is using more words by the day and is getting closer to being out of diapers (yeah says Mom and Dad!). I am looking forward to the NCAA Tournament and this week will closely follow the action in Eugene to see if the Ducks can pull off the amazing and earn themselves a spot in the Big Dance. Still think it may take winning the Pac 12 Tournament to have it happen . . .