Our Little Boy

We've been busy celebrating our son's birthday, which was last Thursday. We didn't do anything special for it, really--went to work, ate dinner, etc. Michael did have salmon in his lunch that day, so that's pretty special, but other than that, we're saving up for the big California vacation that starts next week.

Our son's first birthday is causing a lot of flashbacks and reminiscing. It was a really great birth experience, and he's such a neat boy (no colick, no extreme fussiness, very social and fun). We've definitely been run ragged this past year, and balancing parenting and work is no picnic, but I'd do it all again (I've been bringing up number 2 to David and he just changes the subject).

Tomorrow is church and fixing food to last us through the week. On Thursday we met with Pastor Bill and his wife Sue to get more acquainted and talk about where we are spiritually. It was a really great meeting over coffee at Greenlake. No pressure, no "I can convert you tonight" deals. That's one of the reasons why we like this church. It's open to questioning and doubting. Bill and Sue are also extending themselves as people which is new to us--for people to be so generous so early in a relationship. I guess that is something that comes with the territory. They offered their daughter for babysitting and future meals together. These folks are so welcoming I look forward to community with them.

Oh, I should also mention that Friday Michael and I had a great lunch with Auntie Heather at Cheesecake Factory (a little indulgence of mine--actually only my 2nd time there). Michael had tastes of whipped cream from the cheesecake, a little bit of birthday celebrating.