PDX pix - January 2012

And some more from January, which was dominated by getting started on the never-ending to-do list we have with our house...

We moved into our new house.  Still lots of things in boxes while we remodel.

But Banjo made sure to keep his prized possessions close at hand.

We started work on the downstairs laundry and bathroom area first.  Kate liked using the crowbar.

Tom worked on sizing new tile to replace the old linoleum.

Kate laying the new tile.

Then we moved onto kitchen destruction.  Kate still enjoyed using the crowbar.

And there's some of our old yellow countertop headed to the dump!

 

Banjo was sad to see the old carpet go and tried to stage a protest.

Don't worry, Banjo!  New carpet is on its way soon!

Even in the winter we have beautiful days like this where we have great views of snow-capped mountains!

PDX pix - December 2011

Some pictures from our December:

A frosty morning at work.

 

 Kate's parents' dog Duffy, happy in a sunbeam.

Our gingerbread house this year - we kept the Christmakkuh tradition alive in Portland.

We closed on our new house!  But you already knew about that...

Got to play some pond hockey and broomball during our Denver trip.  

And visits with nieces and nephews.

Two shots of St. Johns bridge and Cathedral park, underneath the bridge NW of Portland.

We even had a Christmas tree!  Banjo looks ready to go on a walk.

STP 2012 or bust!

Am I insane? I just registered to bike the 200-some miles from Seattle to Portland in two days this summer.
I think that means I'm insane.


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At least I'll have the company of some friends though, with the Slivas joining me and co-worker Kate. Guess it will be good motivation to ride to work more, and then some, to get into long distance shape!  Maybe we can rig up some sort of harness for their tireless labs Summit and Ellie to pull us down the road, Iditerod style...

And I know I'm behind on pictures. I'll have some PDX Pix posts for Dec and Jan up soon. Expect them to be heavy on the house remodeling work, which can be seen on my Picasa page as well if you haven't already.