more pics from trip

cousins Nathan and Emily. Nathan was really excited to hang out with his "only boy cousin" he can not wait to teach him how to play football. It was great hanging out with them and watching them play.

Tractor ride with Grandpa Bob

back to life...back to reality...

here we are, Portland again. The fine things you come to take for granted until you visit the mid-west! AAHHHH...I can breath! We all had a bit of sinus and allergy upset on the trip, not soo bad but enough to make you appreciate the fresh air here. The last couple of days were a bit nasty for me which made the landing a bit harsh on my ears. I felt like the baby, crying because my ears hurt. Mike was soothing me and Owen was sleeping. What a change! Owen did great on the plane both times. Non-stop is definitely the way to go with kids! Never again will I travel with layovers and changing planes if I have anything to say about it. Next step...First Class!!! I am in the process of up loading photos and videos so look forward to many exciting photos and some quiet entertaining videos! (i.e. adult slip and slide!)
It was great to see everyone and sorry for not catching up with those who we wanted to see. I guess that means we will just have to plan another trip really soon. I am hoping for Owen's #2. (september) we'll have to see how pricey tickets are by then.

indoor chickens?

the chickens have become quite brave here today. they are starting to try to come inside! then owen and mike started feeding them crackers at the back door. can you say WISE MOVE! There is one picture where owen is pointing and kickin them out. We have also learned that they like my hostas :( they are eating away at them.

yogurt art

so i had to get an email out and gave owen some yogurt while i did so. i knew it was going to be a mess when i got back because he was so quiet. (The sacrifices we make in order to get things dome!)

garden

we have been busting some serious booty in our yard the last few weeks. now it is time to sit back and enjoy. (of course all the weeding and watering in the mean time) but here are a few recent pics. i am so bad about taking before and after shots. but it's a huge improvement.
there are some pics of the new chickens and our new composter set up and what else...oh yeah, i keep finding cool things in the yard. the gnomes are the coolest by far. (although mike hates them!)

fun in the sun

the weather was great this last week and we got a lot done in our yard. It helped that Owen was able to play in the pool and with his tricycle and may other exciting toys that he has not seen in a bit! pictures of the garden and new chickens soon to come.

back yard fun

Our neighbor has a little girl that is 3 months younger than Owen and now that the weather has been nice we have been seeing more of them around. Riley is a bit shy but she ventured over the fence tonight to come and check out the chickens and play with owen. Little did she know she was going to be smothered in kisses and hugs from our "ladies man"!!

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