Catch-up Posts: Feb and March 2010

As I sit and absorb the first week of August 2010, my Emma is off on her first solo-trip-by-air, having just landed in Texas to spend time with some grandparents and family.
I realize so much time has passed.
So, if I were to highlight the last 7 months, I'd say whirlwind.

I will add some pics to keep you entertained!

~~ FEBRUARY ~~
Emma and Murphy went back into public school, riding the bus often to Mt. Pleasant Elementary School, about 10 minutes away. M was in an all-day Kinder/1st -- right next door to E, who join the 2nd/3rd grade class.
(above) February 2010 -- Back home after YoYo's 2nd birthday dinner at
Dalo's Ethiopian restaurant in Portland
(below) Emma's 8th bday party at the house

February also took us to Seattle to visit friends I haven't seen since I lived in the Netherlands in 1993!! (see below - we're atop the Space Needle) In from Pennsylvania, Jack and Karen O'Brien were such great pseudo parents when I was overseas -- it was like reconnecting with family! We had fun for the couple of days we were together -- and the kiddos came home with cute handmade pillowcases!
~~ MARCH ~~


In March, my mom treated me and herself to a weekend in Vegas -- a fun, fast getaway. We laughed and walked and laughed some more.
March was full of fun, also, as I took Zinash and two of her friends (and YoYo) to JJ-Jump in Clackamas, OR, for a few hours of fun. (below)
(Trinatee, Zinash and Hailey)