Calvin

Calvin.

My sweet Calvin turns 5 tomorrow.  January 30th.

FIVE.

Our middle child.    

(this is Halloween 2007 Calvin is 9m w/ cousin Marley and Oscar almost 3yo)

He is our cuddly one. He got that from Darren. Can't ever get enough hugs. Which is fine by us.

Calvin got my palette. He notices when I change 1 ingredient in a recipe.  Or when I change brands of something I buy. 

And he is our passionate one.  He shows emotions with intensity.  Love, anger… whatever it is… he is intense about it.  He can light up a room with his laugh.  Melt your heart with his giant brown eyes.  Or make you run for cover if he gets mad (we're working on that one). 

(This is last year on his b-day)

Happy Birthday little man.  You may be stuck in the middle between your brothers but to anyone who knows you are you are the best.

Winter Storm Watch

I love how Portland goes into lock down at the site of first snow.  Our current house is located in the SW hills of Portland on a VERY steep hill.  We actually tried to get out but couldn't.  Darren, a Canadian, says he felt like a failure.  "No Canadian should get snowed in with only a few inches on the ground".  Next time we'll be more prepared.    Anyway... the boys had a blast.  These pics were taken after the first 1/2 inch fell.  We actually ended up getting  few inches......  fun times!!