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As part of the open source conference, we were able to play with drones.  Situated in the Columbia River Gorge area, I learned that Skamania and nearby area have invested in drone development.  There are a number of startups and small companies who moved to the area and specialize in drone manufacture.        

We invited Delia and Cole (and kids) over for dinner.  We had Chicken Katsu–cooked to perfection.  Jenn gave Delia an owl that she made.  Unbeknownst to us, the owl has special significance to Delia and her family.  Her father had used the owl in many different ways and in part, it represented their family.  Jenn … Continue reading Owl, Dinner, and Friends

Pendleton has a display case that shows how wool is dyed and spun into fabric.  Now retired, it used to travel and go on display and had a button that would animate the figures.     

While Grandma was in town, we stopped by Jack’s new school.  Jack absolutely loves his new school.  They have a number of stations with organized play, similar to Bing.  The school is part of the community arts center where they also put on theatre performances and other shows and classes.  The day we visited, they … Continue reading Jack and Grandma

Intel Software develops special tools for Dreamworks. As such, they sometimes provide movie tickets for the new Dreamworks movies coming out. We were able to go see a special screening of Home and bring Jack. It was in 3D and he almost made it to the end.

Jack got to wear his Easter outfit a week early. He did refuse the hat, but we’ll take the opportunities to dress him when he can’t really refuse.   

Jack is building a spot for his crayons and markers for at his blue desk. :)