Super Bowl

Mady at the Playground
Originally uploaded by pete4ducks.

I've had very little desire to watch sports since the BCS title game but can't miss the Super Bowl I mean that would be anti-American or something. I really enjoy watching Aaron Rodgers play and a Green Bay Super Bowl victory would be a nice parting FU to #4 from Ted Thompson and Aaron Rodgers. Green Bay 27 Pittsburgh 20 . . .

27 Days till Maui!

Our Family in Kihei
Originally uploaded by pete4ducks.

Off to Maui in 27 days yeah! Winter has been quite mild in Oregon and this week has been down right nice but it's no Maui. Looking forward to sun, relaxation, snorkeling and getting away from our hectic routine. This is our family in Kihei last January, as you can see Mady was just a little itie baby then , now she is almost 24 pounds and taken her first few steps. We are staying at the same place as last time we were in Maui in Kihei. It is a great location for young children with a protected beach nearby and grass out in front that is perfect for running around all day when you are a little one . . ..

New Camera

Around the House
Originally uploaded by pete4ducks.

Emily really spoiled me for Christmas this year and got me a Sony DSLR-A390. I haven't had too many opportunities to use it yet. We went out to Cannon Beach last weekend but I forgot my batter charger and the battery was almost dead so we only we are able to get about 20 shots in of the beach. I am looking forward to having a real zoom lens and to be able to greatly expand my ability to get creative with my photography. I am really looking forward to breaking it out in Maui next month!

Oregon vs Duke

Oregon vs Duke
Originally uploaded by pete4ducks.

Too much has changed. Wow what a whirlwind since I posted last. The Ducks go 12-0 and then lose a heart-breaker in the BCS title game. We said goodbye to Mac Court and hello to Matt Court and well life for me continued at a breakneck pace. The girls are getting bigger, we looked at about 300 houses and then finally found one that worked for our unique family situation and my office moved from the burbs to downtown Portland. Looking forward to going back to Maui in a month. Here is a shot from the Oregon-Duke game at the Rose Garden. It was all downhill from here for Oregon , it was certainly a pleasure to see a team of Duke's caliber play live . . .

Crazy Summer

House Inspection
Originally uploaded by pete4ducks.

Wow summer is breezing by. We have been wicked busy taking care of two lovely young ladies as well at trying to find a new house. We thought we had one last month but due to massive problems to the foundation, deck and furnace that the sellers wouldn't address we had to walk away from it. We've spent the last month checking out tons of places all over the west side and finally found a place that is just about perfect for us. Everyone will have space and we are very excited to have a yard (with a playground and a creek) for the girls to play outside. Here is a view of our house from the back yard looking at the deck. Next up is getting moved in and selling two houses. Looking quite forward to the return of football season I just am woefully prepared for it . . .