Ourdoor Fun

I haven't blogged for a while, so this is a catch up for what we have been up to lately. First Elise and I planted flowers for the deck. Elise only lasted for 3 pots of flowers, then abandoned me for the sandbox, but we still had fun.
Corinna is spending the summer learning to read and has already advanced to National Geographic. she seems to get more out of them upside down. that's one smart kid!
Then we went one evening for dinner to see Rocket & Roxanne while they were staying at the Hancock's.
All the kids loved to drive the cars.

The first Picnic of Summer

Sunday we were able to coordinate a family picnic. We met at fox Run Park. Kids played on the playground,
and we went for a walk to the pond.
I think everyone had a good time.

Kids at Play

We are home from our trip and the weather turned warm. Elise & Corinna came over with their parents of course. Immediately Elise wanted to play in the sandbox. Grandpa obliged and took the top off of the sandbox, and then he grabbed the camera and took pictures. This was Corinna's first time in the sandbox, and surprisingly she didn't eat it, but was happy to be playing with Elise.

Mother's Day

It has been a lont time since Gary was home with his Mom on Mother's Day and God gave us a beautiful weekend. On Saturday we did yard work for Helen, mowing the lawns and general cleaning up. Gary put up the number sign that John had made for the back fence. Then on Sunday after going to church we were able to eat lunch in the back yard. Needles to say, Helen was a very happy Mother that day.

Cape Disapointment

Last weekend we had the most beautiful weather at the beach. We took a day trip to Margaret's beach house, and Cape Disappointment. That is where Lewis & Clark spent the winter after traveling west.
There was no wind that day, amazing afternoon at the coast.

A Visit with Kathy & Dan

Yesterday we went inland to Portland. We visited 4 quilt shops, and I almost got overloaded on quilt shops, but not quite. Then we found Kathy & Dan's home. It is a cute home with lots of character. We went out to dinner. Then we walked around a shopping center, but it was very cold for May, and we didn't stay long. Here is how we kept warm.

For the Birds

We haven't been doing much of anything new and exciting, mostly walking on the beach, so these are the only new photos that I have. The seagull I took from the turnout on the highway, and he just stood there as if I should take the photo. There were a lot of the little sand piper birds on the beach and Gary was trying to see how close he could get, but as he crept closer they kept moving away. they are always alert.