Here we are in May....

Science fair, jogathon....just a few of the happenings here so far this month. More to come!

Getting crazy with the scooters

I obviously need a bit of practice with the sports setting on my camera!

A few things I did yesterday instead of running the Eugene marathon

Made pancakes.
Rode bikes on the Springwater Corridor Trail with Jim and the boys.
Ate some Vodoo Donuts.
Watched Sean create inventions with various kitchen utensils.

It would have been a great accomplishment to run the marathon, but with my leg problems, it just wasn't in the cards this year. Next year perhaps!

A day in the life of Talus

The last pic is what happens every time the UPS man comes to our house.

Presenting the April birthday boy....

Today Jackson is 8 years old! I delivered Pizza Schmizza to him for lunch and then we will have baseball, practice, sushi (his requested dinner) and cake.

We are looking forward to watching our thoughtful, and energetic and creative boy in his eighth year. I love his sly sense of humor, his easy going attitude and his willingness to try new things. I also really like that he is interested in helping make dinner (sometimes). 

He still is crazy about Legos and always building new things. He has a great time with his brother (most of the time), loves to read and is definitely the most solid sleeper in our household.

We can't wait to share more adventures together!!!

Happy Birthday, Jackson!

Some days we have no problems with homework...

....today was not one of those days.

Look closely to see how Jackson was feeling about his math homework this afternoon.

Trying to get at least one good photo...maybe next time?

Kicking off the season

Baseball season has begun! Jackson's game was first so I got to see a little bit of it before Sean and I went to his game at 10am. Jim is coaching Jackson's team again and they have 15 players...fortunately there are at least 3 other dads who are regular helpers.

Sean's team is called the Purple Thunder. They are a very enthusiastic bunch and all the kids had a great time. T-ball is truly entertaining!   

Yeah Baby!

What an amazing game!!

Go Duke Basketball!!

A glimpse of spring break happenings...

Happy Birthday Sean!

Sean is six today! He will have a day of celebrating...at school, tonight at home with the family and then sometime after spring break a party with friends. We will celebrate Sean all year long....his energy, sense of humor and sweetness...his love of all things sweet...his enthusiasm and love of rocks and science...even his stubborness , which I am assured  will someday translate into strong leadership skills!
Happy Birthday, Sean...we love you!

A six year old boy's birthday list....

It's someone's birthday today!

Happy Forty-something to Jim!

More sun..this time while on skis

Can this really be February in Oregon?

We had an amazing weekend of sun and outdoor play...lots  of running around , playing catch, and enjoying the views from all over Portland.

Pictures I find on my iphone when I leave it unattended....

Scenes from weekend skiing

Actually, scenes from just before the skiing....Jackson carefully planning his route and Sean practicing looking like a snowboarder!

Rock and Mineral Field Trip

Last week I went with Jackson's class to a rock and mineral museum.  Lots of interesting things including the "ooh, aah" room where a large case of minerals are energized with UV light and turn all sorts of brilliant colors. (Especially vivid when the lights are turned off!). We also saw one of the world's largest collections of crystals and a meteorite display.