Brad and Erica's Blog

San Francisco

2010-11-27T09:46:00.000-08:00

This week we had Manolo and Nuria come to visit. We thought it would be fun to visit San Francisco. We spent the day there visiting the Golden Gate Bridge, Fishermans Wharf and riding the Trolley. Here are some of the pictures from our trip.

Happiest Place On Earth

2010-04-22T11:09:00.000-07:00

This last weekend we spent at Disneyland!

We had such a great time meeting up with the my sister and family and all of our friends.

Happy Valentine's Day!!

2010-02-14T12:23:00.001-08:00

February has been a very eventful month in our house...

Gio now 2 1/2, is riding his scooter and peddling his tricycle around our house. The biggest news of all is BIG BOY UNDERPANTS! He's decided he's done with diapers. Yeah for us!!! One less box of diapers. We are so proud of him!

Avie, 8 months, such a sweet girl. Still loves to eat pretty much anything you give her, not crawling quite yet but close. Her big news is she's all girled out..and has her ears pierced. She did really well and hasn't touched them once.

Khai, 8 months, our happy boy. Takes after his Daddy and only likes sweet foods. Makes a sour face and spits out all vegetables. His big new is...2 TEETH. He got his first tooth January 14th and his second this last week.

Brad and Dad's Bday!

2010-02-14T12:09:00.001-08:00

Gio is really in to celebrating birthdays these days. He thinks every day we should have cake and calls our dining room the "party room" and wants it decorated year round with balloons and streamers. After asking everyday in January if it was "Daddy birthday yet, Bepa'a birthday, My birthday or Jesus's birthday and than moved onto is Daddy Jesus?", we finally celebrated Brad & Terry's birthday. Gio insisted Brad and Bepa should have a tape measure cake.

Merry Christmas and Happy 2010!

2010-01-02T07:27:00.000-08:00

Attempting to send out Christmas cards several times..we realized this would have to do this year. We hope you all had a wonderful holiday with your families. We spent a very spoiled Christmas down in Reno with the Gagliardi's. Great company, lots of food and fun times in the snow! As you know 2009 was a crazy year for us and we would have never made it through without ALL of you!! We are so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family.

The twins, Khai and Avennie are now 6 1/2 months. As you can see, are very solid babies who LOVE to eat. They both sit up, put everything in their mouths, laugh at their big brother, and roll around. Avennie is social and Khai is definitely the sensitive one. We are so lucky to have mellow, easy going babies.

Gio is almost 2 1/2. He talks up a storm, loves to be the center of attention, refers to every child we see as " my friend," loves trucks, trains, firetrucks, airplanes, tutus, cooking, puzzles and play dough. Most of all loves being a Big Brother! He keeps us very busy.

We hope your 2009 was as fulfilling as ours and wish you the richest blessing in 2010!

Lots of love,

The Orme Family

Brad, Erica, Gio, Avie & Khai

Happy Halloween!

2009-11-02T08:06:00.000-08:00

Our Fireman & Little Dalmations

Last week Gio came down with Coxsackie virus (aka hand, foot, mouth). Not sure where he got this one! So, our halloween was spent at home handing out candy.

4 month old pics of the twins.

2009-10-25T20:19:00.001-07:00

We had 4month old pictures taken last week. At their last appt. Khai was in the 75% for weight 70% height and Avennie was in the 70% weight 50% height. You would never know they were our little preemies!

2009-10-25T20:08:00.001-07:00

So Gio made us chocolate pudding for dessert tonight. I asked him if it was yucky? He looked at me like I was crazy. Then said "Ummm yummy daddy!"

Cousins

2009-09-23T22:46:00.000-07:00

Lola (3 weeks) Khai & Avie (3 months)

Busy summer...

2009-09-23T19:57:00.001-07:00

Gio's 1st day of Preschool

Auntie Erin visits

3 months old

Welcomed Cousin Lola Sue

Gio Turns Two

The Schettler's Visit Portland

Cousin Melina Visits

Lake Tahoe with the Mortons

Khai & Avennie's 1st trip to Reno

One Tired Cub!

2009-08-22T23:16:00.000-07:00

Erica and I thought this was hilarious. Just got home from gymboree and tried to get him to eat something before bed. Not even his hummus could keep him awake.

Happy One Month Birthday!

2009-07-13T13:17:00.000-07:00

Crazzy how fast a month flys by! We're all doing well (other than a little sleep deprived)...babies had their first Dr. appt. last week. Khai is over 7 lbs and Avennie is a little over 6 lbs. Khai is right on track to be the same size as Gio at 37 weeks! We had to find out Gio weight since it's been a while and he is 38 lbs.

All under ONE roof...

2009-06-28T15:13:00.000-07:00

Today has been one of the biggest days for our family...Twins got to come home this morning and Gio met them for the first time! He is sooo excited about his new baby brother and sister. He wants to go in and check on them any time we're not holding them. He's been pretty cute!

Week 1....

2009-06-21T11:38:00.000-07:00

Here are some random pics from this last week. Babies are doing great! The Dr. said that if they continue to eat they way they have been they may be home before next weekend!!! We're trying to not have our hopes up just in case but it is very exciting.

They are both back up to their birth weight, eating alot of their feedings on their own. Brad's been sick and hasn't seen them the last 5 days. Soo sad!

Gio had a hair cut this week...his new favorite place..he's already saying he needs another one!

One Day Old!

2009-06-12T14:16:00.000-07:00

A few pics from today. Khai is doing much better and is already off of the CPAP. We also got to hold him for the first time this morning.

Welcome our new additions!!!!!

2009-06-11T17:06:00.000-07:00

At 33 weeks, we welcomed Avennie Elise & Khai Bradley!

When Erica was checked this morning she was dilated to 8cm. Avennie came first at 11:54am weighing 4lbs 6oz 17 1/4inch long. Khai came about 15 min later. He was delivered breech at 12:09pm weighing 4lbs 13oz 18 1/4inch long. Both babies and Momma are doing great. Khai had to be put on a cpap for breathing but should only be on it for a few days. He also had some bruising on his legs from his delivery. Babies are expected to go home in about 3 weeks!

Avennie Elise

Khai Bradley

Our Other Set of Twins!

2009-05-17T09:11:00.000-07:00

This last week my sister and her daughter Natalia came to spend time with Gio. Gio and Natalia were born one week apart and when together are inseparable! They are really fun to watch...She loves dirt, trucks, trains, climbing..every little boys dream! Having a big brother she knows how to hold her own. Those of you who know Gio know how big he is..she's almost the same size! We miss you already Christina & Natalia!!!

29 weeks and counting!

2009-05-16T19:42:00.000-07:00

So, here we are 29 weeks and counting. We are having a baby boy and girl! So exciting!!! For those of you who don't know, I've been on bedrest at the hospital since I was 23 weeks along. It's been a long 6 weeks but we have been so blessed to have so much support from many friends and family. The Dr. checked me yesterday and I'm dilated to 2 cm and am 90% effaced. We're hoping our babies will hang out for atleast 3 more weeks. Some of my wonderful girlfriends threw me a 28 week celebration/baby shower in my hospital room last week! I have such incredible friends and would have never made it this far without them! Here are a few pics from my shower...

Pamela & Melissa (Party Planners)

Cousins!! I'm 28 weeks, Elissa's 23 weeks

It's a Boy & Girl!

From Three to FIVE!

2009-01-05T21:56:00.000-08:00

We're having TWINS! Due at the end of June beginning of July! This is from our 10 week ultrasound. Already have little arms and legs and little helmet heads. Although pictures are a little deceiving they are the same size at this point! Any ideas for names??? We'd love to hear...it's hard enough to come up with one! Please only share names you don't mind us stealing. We have another ultrasound on the 20th, so we'll be sure to update!

A Busy End to 2008

2009-01-05T19:42:00.000-08:00

First, November started out with Erica (pulling a typical Erica) deciding she and Gio needed to leave the next day, to visit her childhood friend Erika in London. What a great four days they had. Gio was had the best time...riding planes, trains, buses, greeting all the passengers, being pushed in his buggy, drinking tea, by the end he was even calling Erica "Mum." Erika and David spoiled them! They ended the trip with a girls night out to see the play Wicked.

The end of November was spent in Reno, celebrating Thanksgiving, Matteo's 4th birthday and John's Big Two-Five! Gio had a great time playing with his cousins Matteo and Natalia, seeing all of his Tio's and Tia's and being spoiled by his Nono & Tita!

We had a white December in Portland. Gio loved the snow...he would cry every time he had to come in the house! Nono and Tita made a trip up to visit...got stuck a few extra days due to the weather. Secretly, we were hoping they would have to spend Christmas with us, but somehow they made it on a flight home the 23rd!

Christmas Eve we had the Orme family over to our house for dinner. Gio enjoyed waking up the next morning to find a train set in his living room. He also got his very first hair cut before going to his cousins house for Christmas dinner.

Roloff Farm with the Schultz Family

2008-10-20T09:51:00.000-07:00

This weekend we went to the Roloff family farm. Some of you might know of it from the TV seriers Little People, Big World. We saw all of the family members from the show as they were all hard at work. What a busy place!!! Sooo much fun but definitly pumpkin farmed out!!

Gio and Emery visit a pumpkin patch

2008-10-17T07:39:00.000-07:00

Cousins

2008-10-04T09:07:00.000-07:00

Gio met his cousin Brett for the first time last week! It's hard to believe that Gio was the exact size of Brett one year ago! He also had a blast playing pony's with his cousin Rachel.

Rylands first (unassisted) steps!

2008-09-25T21:58:00.000-07:00

So Ryland has been so close to walking that have been expecting at any moment he would take his own steps. Well it happened just the other night.

Ryland Turn's One!!!

2008-09-03T16:00:00.000-07:00

Last weekend, we had an Elmo birthday party for Gio. What a great turn out! And to all the family and friends who don't live here, we thank you for all the phone calls and gifts! It was so thoughtful of people to remember his special day. He had a wonderful time playing with so many friends and cousins! Here are a few pics....

Ballooning

2008-08-27T10:24:00.001-07:00

After sharing with my friends that my dream was to be part of a crew or pilot a hot air balloon, my wonderful friend Jenny took me up! Her dad was our pilot....it was incredible!!! I had a blast!!

Cousins from Lake Arrowhead

2008-08-05T09:34:00.001-07:00

Melina, Tristen and Ella came to visit Gio this last week! We had a great time hanging out in Portland and were so sad to see them leave! Thanks for all of your help Melina and Ella! Come see us again soon!!!!

Summer trips

2008-07-16T09:17:00.000-07:00

4th of July Rexburg, Idaho

Denver to visit the Paulks

Future Mrs. Ryland Giovanni

Water Park

Wow how time flys...we have been sooo busy! I can't believe one month ago Pablo left us with his family. We miss him so much already. We haven't spent one weekend in Portland since he left. Gio and I left the very same day to Reno, spent a week there, came home left to Denver to visit our friends the Paulks, then home just to leave again for Idaho for the 4th of July, and spent last weekend in Nevada City at a 50th wedding anniversary party. Brad and I started to count how many flights Gio has been on in the last year and it's just under 30! He has become quite the traveler and has become very familiar with planes. Every time he hears one in the sky, he looks around for it and points. We are extremely blessed to have such a happy baby! He is so easy going....just happy to be around people. So, here are some pictures from the last few weeks...

Ryland Goes to Hawaii with Pablo and Beto

2008-05-19T11:22:00.000-07:00

So we are just wrapping up our trip to Hawaii and we wanted to share some of our pictures and videos with you.

Ryland 8 months

2008-05-06T22:35:00.001-07:00

Ryland's First Trip to Mexico

2008-04-20T21:20:00.000-07:00

After a long day in the sun, I am beat.

Playing with Cousins Natalia and Pablo.

Talia and I in the pool.

With my Mom and Dad.

Me in my new swimwear!

2008-03-17T16:40:00.000-07:00

Alright Katie, this is just for you....

10 years ago...

I was 19, finishing my first year of college at San Diego State University. Already changing my major twice, I had no idea what I really wanted to be when I grew up. I decided to attend an interview for United Airlines. Realizing San Diego wasn't for me (take in mind I lived there during El Nino)...it was the rainiest year there in history....I decided I might as well move home and three months later I moved to Portland, Or. (I was not hired by United.)

Five Places I have lived..

1. Nevada City, Ca

2. Colima, Mexico

3. San Diego, Ca

4. Barcelona, Spain

5. Portland, Or

Five things on my to do list (or my list for Brad)...

1. It doesn't matter how often I clean my house....there is always something more to clean.

2. grout our kitchen

3. finish our downstairs bathroom

4. paint all of our molding

5. order glass for our shower

I enjoy...

so many things!!! I enjoy every new day with my baby! Everyday brings a smile. I am definitly a people person, so I enjoy being surrounded by my family and friends. I enjoy exploring new places and trying new food.

Three bad habits..

1. Not taking out the trash when it is full

2.Being a no caller backer

3. Calling in sick to work

Five jobs I have had...

1. Dominos Pizza

2. Bubba's bagels

3. Water aerobics instructor

4. Loan officer

5. Nanny

I tag Lindsey!

6 month pics!

2008-02-24T17:15:00.000-08:00

This friday Gio is turning 6 months old!!! This last month has been very eventful for him. In the last two weeks he has learned to wave bye bye, had his first two teeth break through, been sick for the 1st time with bronchitis, rolls over, can sit up for about 5 sec. on his own, and has outgrown and upgraded to mommys jacuzzi bath tub. Although the time has flown we look forward to all the new surprises in the following months.

Brad's New Photography

2008-02-17T01:46:00.000-08:00

I got a couple magazines for the airplane ride last month and read a great artical on infrared photography. It was amazing to see pictures with such different charactaristics. Naturally as is my nature I have been reading anything on the subject. After a few tests I decided I needed an infrared filter for my camera. Tried making one, it works ok but someone purchased one and sent it to our house. The envelope had no return address and no label on it. Whoever you are thank you. I thought this an appropriate medium to share a few of my most recent shots taken today at the park. Enjoy!

Personal Ad

2008-02-14T10:47:00.001-08:00

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Check out my new shoes!

2008-02-07T16:45:00.000-08:00

Gio got his first pair of vans today! I can't get over how cute they are!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

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We're still alive!!!!

2008-01-20T16:41:00.000-08:00

I'm glad people still check our blog since i rarely update it! The last few months have been very busy for us! At Rylands 4 month appt. (3 weeks ago) he weighed a whole 22 lbs. He is now wearing size 12 month clothes, can almost hold his bottle on his own, has started eating or you could say wearing rice cereal, he can splash all the water out of his little bathtub, is sleeping 11 hours at night and can get around in his little walker. He's a great little workout everyday...

Halloween 2007

2007-11-01T19:57:00.000-07:00

Gio & Pablo

Ryland had his two month appt. this week. It's hard to believe the little guy is already two months old! You probably won't be surprised after looking at these pictures, he is in the 100% for his weight and 85% for his height! He currently weighs 15.5 lbs and is 24.5 inch long! He must have gotten his daddys genes in that department...thank goodness!

Five weeks old for you baby junkies!

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Little Baby Gio One Week and Three Days Old

Lots of sleeping

First Bath

Welcome Ryland Giovanni Orme 7lbs. 11oz. 19.5 in. born August 29th at 11:40pm

2007-08-30T08:41:00.000-07:00

Bringing Home the Baby!

Pablo proud cousin!

Ryland
holding daddy's hand
.

Happy
after my bath.

Our family with its newest member.

The support
group.

Erica's Pregnancy

2007-08-04T23:11:00.000-07:00

7 weeks...I thought I was showing!

34 weeks! Huge!!! Not sure how much more I can grow!

2007-08-04T22:46:00.000-07:00

Now there is an official way for everyone to see the progress that is being made on our expansion project. Enjoy and if this is your first time here scroll all the way down to the bottom and start working your way up.