What's happening here

Sunshine
Swim Team
Snakes (found a rather large one in the front yard)

A Giant Box (turned into a fort)
Riding bikes
Eating dinner outside

Mojitos
Planning for vacation
Building a fort (this time a real one in the backyard)

Photos coming soon...I have been using my iphone for pictures lately but have not taken the time to download any photos!!

Summertime Swimming with Jackson

Summertime swimming

featuring Sean! The boys first swim meet was a success. Our goal was for them to have fun...mission accomplished. As a bonus, they both did well in their respective events and were already looking forward to their next meet.

A favorite drive

The view of Mt. Hood on the way back from Hood River....

Summer weekends

It's summer!

The photos illustrate the gradual transition from sweatshirts and pants to shorts and t-shirts...finally!

Summer was slow to arrive but once it is here  it reminds us of the beauty all around . The views are amazing when they are not shrouded in clouds and mist. There is no sunshine quite like the sunshine of an Oregon summer!

Field trips in the rain

The day started with what looked like promising weather for an outdoor field trip...broken clouds, sun peeking through, warm temperature. But it did not last....about halfway through the hike , the sky opened up and poured rain. Is it really June?? I am hoping by the next time I post something, I'll be reporting on sunny skies and warm weather. I really want to put away the heavy fleece and rain gear!

The Lovely Hood Canal

A special delivery is on its way

Be on the lookout for this package on your front door step!!

Spring things

Baseball....

New bikes (Sean finally got a bike in his 6 year old size)...

Flowers (from Sean's Art Literacy project on Georgia O'Keefe)...

The first delicious mojito of the season (that's Jackson in the background wearing his African mask....despite how it appears, he is NOT drinking the mojito!).

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?