the Daily Durias

 

Joshua.  Eight months old.

 

Aidan & Jillian. We're working on a pre-arranged thing.

A special hello to our friends/readers in Austria, the Czech Republic, France, Croatia, the Philippines, Australia, Malaysia, Turkey, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Korea, Estonia, and Canada.  Thanks for coming by!

Paige (3) has been fighting a stomach flu since yesterday afternoon.  Poor girl.  I was on my way out to work this morning when she eked out, "Don't forget to pray for me."

Some friends from church opened a swanky coffee lounge a few days ago in the Pearl District.  It's so beautiful.  See?  The place looks out to Jamison Square, serves Stumptown coffee and, this is the best part, boasts a play area for kids.  Need I say more?  Actually, I do... 

Sip & Kranz.  922 NW 11th.  Go.

Joshua's best friend, Asher Roth (left), had his first birthday party today.  And Aidan ate too much cake.  He was so bummed.  This evening...

Aidan:  Mom?  Can I throw up, have a bath, and then go to bed?

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It's official, our kids dig amusement rides. Roller coasters even. Pictures from our day at Oaks Park are forthcoming.

Daily Durias reader Kelly B. says, "Paigey's my favorite character." Well, we arranged for Kelly to have the opportunity to meet Paige in person today.

Main Entry:  peace
Pronunciation:  'pEs
Function:  noun
Etymology:  Middle English pees, from Old French pais, from Latin pac-, pax; akin to Latin pacisci to agree
1 : a state of tranquillity or quiet: as a : freedom from civil disturbance b : a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom - a breach of the peace - 2 : freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions 3 : harmony in personal relations...