Sunday, November 29, 2009

Unexpected Trip to Colorado...




On November 15th we received an unexpected phone call that Jason's best friend and a groomsmen in our wedding, Spencer Miller was killed in a car accident. Jason and I were heart broken and headed to Colorado for the services. Spencer was like a family member to the whole Mitchell family and his parents are good friends of Todd and Maryellen. Spencer was a cowboy and loved the Lord. Jason and Spencer grew up together and were roommates at Colorado State. Spencer's heart was always for helping people. When Lincoln made his unexpected entrance to this world 1 month early, Spencer, with Jason's brothers and dad, moved us to Oregon. Yes Spencer dropped everything loaded up our life, drove it 2500 miles across the country, then unloaded our life! That was the man that he was. He had a huge heart and an even bigger smile. Jason and I know that he is with our Lord and Savior and are so grateful that we will see him again.

Here are some of the moments we got to share with our families...

Here is Lincoln with his "Unlcle" Scott.


Lincoln hugging Aunt Lora.


Lincoln with Papa Todd... I love rockin' with you Papa!!

Ps have you been working out


Lincoln with Papa Gary. Who's got better hair?


Lincoln and Grandpa at Village Inn (VI). Not too sure about the hat on my head?


Jason , Lincoln and I had a great time in Colorado. Lincoln is a regular jet setter now. We were so grateful for all the sentiments that we received and were so grateful to spend time with our families.








Here's our little man, the penguin sweater seemed fitting for his Colorado trip. Thanks for picking it out Grammy Sue and Grandpa Scott.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Happy Vetrain's Day

Lincoln would like to show his gratitude to the men and women serving our country. He is especially grateful for his Aunt Katie who is a lieutenant in the US Navy! Thanks Aunt Katie for all you do, it makes me feel so safe and happy.



Lincoln and Daddy cozy as can be!

Bacon in Portland


Tanner and Lincoln in their Bronco Orange!!
No shave November is right, Uncle Tanner .


Airplane with Uncle Tanner!

The Bacon's and Lincoln at the Rose Garden.


NFL countdown on Sunday morning. Lincoln was so into it that he couldn't pause to look at the camera, pretty hard core I'd say.

Tanner and Staci have arrived and are meeting Lincoln for the first time.


A stop at Starbucks on 23rd St in the Alphabet District.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Tanner & Staci Visit Newberg

Just spent a wonderful weekend with Holli's brother Tanner and our sister-in-law Staci. Sadly it rained all weekend but at least they got to truly appreciate Portland weather. We went to a winery on Saturday as well as eating at our favorite restaurant Farm to Fork in the neighboring town of Dundee. On Sunday we had brunch at Stepping Stones in Portland. Check it out on youtube they serve plate sized pancakes known as "man-cakes." Tanner attempted to eat three - the man vs food challenge. Sadly he failed to finish the task and now Lincoln has lost all respect for his uncle. Luckily he has gained respect for his aunt Staci who can do some damage to a pile of left over halloween candy. We love seeing family and cannot wait for our next visit in two weeks by the Bacon's for Thanksgiving. God Bless ~ Love you all

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Poor Bronco's



Lincoln Ready for the Bronco game.




Lincoln after they lost.

Lincolns 1st Halloween




Happy Halloween! Here are some of our favorite pictures of Lincoln's 1st Halloween. As you can see he isn't really enjoying his pumpkin costume, but what are mothers for if it isn't dressing your son up just so you can post cute pictures of him on the internet. Jason and I went to the Irvines for Halloween and had a great time. They made us crab and we watched the Ducks stomp all over USC!- We live in Oregon now and are Ducks fan's, it is easier to fit in and make new friends that way!