Spring Break arrives in style ... Jesse gets a HAIRCUT!

I know, I know. Two and a half years later, Jesse finally cut more than an inch off. It looks remarkably similar to Uncle Paul's bodacious locks. I'll snap a photo and post for all to see.

For the past week Mike has been coaching Wilson Baseball in Arizona. While Jake is off with friends this week to Detroit Lake to part-eee. Jesse and Faithe are chillin' and preparing for Opening Day with their respective clubs. We are looking forward to an exciting spring and summer of baseball.

Annie has been such a trooper the past couple of weeks while Julian cuts his two bottom teeth, recovers from a cough, and wakes at all hours of the night. She is waaaaay to good to me.

Stay tuned for more pix throughout the coming weeks.

"zero ... agent zero"

What - a - game! Blazer's beat the Wizard's and Agent Zero (Gilbert Arenas) by two points this evening at the Rose Garden. Jesse and I were in attendance for what was THE best home game of the season thus far. Agent Zero has a chip on his shoulder after Nate McMillan and the rest of the USA Basketball coaching staff cut him from the Athen's Olympic roster. Now, Zero has predicted he'll score 50 points each night out against the Blazers this season. Hmmm --- I think not. After two games he has a combined 28 points --- a far cry from the predicted 100 points over two games.

You don't talk the game, you play the game.

Here's a prediction for you Zero :: the Portland TrailBlazers will win the NBA Championship within 5 years. Invest now Portlandian's, invest now.

And since I don't play the game (well), I get to talk the game.

hold the presses!

It was a slow news day around the house .... so .... I'll take this opportunity to get Sexy.Mamma.B her first face time on the WBFB with none other than our red headed, thumb sucking widdle boy. This photo was taken back in December, but we love it and wanted to share it with you all.

Julian cuts first tooof!

Do you remember when you were 6 months old? A steady stream of drool cascading off your chin, Gerber's smeared strategically across your face and freshly washed white cotton monkey t-shirt? This would illustrate a 'day-in-the-life' of our newest member. Today, however, was something out of the ordinary as his first tooth (and the second is right behind) cut through making for a restless, nap'less day for our champ.

Jake smashes face ...

The details surrounding the slip and fall injury are not entirely clear. What is clear, however, is that Jake smashed his face --- he smashed it up nice and good. After 7 stitches, minor scalping to the head and a few significant multi-layer skin abrasions to the face -- he has survived -- and for this, we are most thankful. This photo is worth a thousand words, no doubt. Feel free to leave Jake your comments (preferably the kind oozing of thick sarcasm).

Julian turns 6 months!

Well, our lil (big) man had his 6 mos check up today - receiving a clean bill of health from our bow-tie wearing pediatrician Dr. Miller.

Julian's Vitals:

1. Weight :: 60th percentile


2. Height :: off the chart

After a few booster shots and tears our lil' champ was ready for alittle r & r.

weekend warriors ...

Who would'a thunk it --- our garage is finally clean and organized! I couldn't have done it without all of the kids - they all did a great job of supervising.

With all of this 'new' space, we'll have to come up with a way to fill it back up with 'stuff' - or better yet, Papa.B's new bike - you know, that great rain bike with fenders I've always wanted!

Jesse and I had a blast at the Blazers v Warriors game on Sunday night at the Rose Garden (I've linked a first person view of our season ticket seats). With B-Roy, Z-Bo, Spanish Chocolate, and L-Train we will be a dangerous team down the stretch. The Pistons come into town Wed. night - looking fwd to another great game.

The last few months ...

It's been a wild last few months; a surprise 70th birthday party for Eldon in Hood River, b-days for Jesse, Faithe, and Annie. Basketball tourney's/games for Jesse and Faithe and plenty of weight lifting sessions for Jake (who, I might add, is now benching 195lbs). Baseball's opening pitch is this Monday! How quickly the seasons change.

Julian is doing wonderfully ... eating his first food now ie. rice cereal, green beans, sweet potatoes, and bananas to name but a few. He is the most precious little (big) ball of muscle-ly love we could have ever prayed for. We have all fallen head over heels in love.

We are looking forward to Faithe's softball and indoor soccer season this spring, Jesse's JBO baseball, and Jake's first year playing High School ball. If you're ever looking to track us down --- look no further than the local ball field.

prepare for launch :: WBFB is born!

And so the Wa-Bish Family Blog is born. The hype surrounding the launch of the WBFB is palpable for those intimately involved and in the know.

It is our sincere hope that the WBFB will be a place for family, friends, and colleagues to come and find the latest news, highlights, and drama.