Community Easter

We went to the park last weekend to see the Easter Bunny! How do you like our Northwest weather? Amya was VERY excited to see the Bunny. He gave her some candy and a pink bunny, but Amya didn't want to leave. She just kind of hung out right next to him for a while (and made it into another family's group picture because she wouldn't leave). I tried to coax her away but apparently she was waiting for the bunny to shake her hand! It was very cute!

This is Amya's expression when she is really excited about something, but slightly embarrassed. So, she tries to cover up her smile. (Taylor anyone?)

After the bunny, we headed off the to coffee shop with a couple other families for some warm beverages.

The Hunt!

On Sunday, we went to Cathrine's Creek for a little hike, only to find that the Easter Bunny had been there before us!!

Amya had a blast looking for eggs (and if truth be told, so did her parents!)!

Fun pictures on a bridge

(my speakers aren't working right now, so I have no idea what we are saying on this video!)

...Easter...

(the Easter Bunny brought Amya this woodland fairy costume!)

Oh No She Didn't!

Carol: "Amya, you're growing up too fast! Can you just slow down a little?"

Amya: "Mom! I want to get big like you and Daddy! I want to get my own boobs so I can feed Nelson with my milk!"

Carol: "Nice. I'll be sure to tell your brother that in 15 years so he can throw up in his mouth."

Fat Boy!

I've taken to calling Nelson, "Fat Boy" lately because, well, just look at him! Amya has picked up on it and I've over heard heard her saying, "Hey little fat brother!"

Easter Eggs!

(This is new)

These are the two that we liked the best!

Violet

A Rainy Day On The Columbia

Dan took his kayak and fishing pole out for a paddle on the Columbia this afternoon....a great way to spend a soggy Sunday!

A New Phase...

Amya is dressing herself these days (many times a day!). Usually she prefers "pajamies", sometimes with a skirt or dress over it. On this day, she picked out black pants and shirt, a grey skirt, black boots (on the wrong feet, of course), her striped fleece, princess mitten clips, purple mittens, sunglasses and hat! Needless to say, she got lots of comments walking down the street in Hood River!

A New Cousin For Amya and Nelson!

Congratulations to Tracy and Kirk!!!
They welcomed a new baby today, one week early, at 7 lbs 12 oz.
Everyone is doing great!
We love you, baby Violet, and your long dark hair!

He'd Better Get Used To This!

A Little Movie Of Nelson...

...not all that interesting, because he doesn't do much of anything yet (at least entertaining). But I thought this would satisfy the grandparents! :)

Sharing Camera Time

Happy Birthday Grandpa Rusty!

We hope you had a great day! ...what a year...two new grandbabies on either side of your birthday!

Nelson's First Hike

Nelson's first hike was up on Sincline! He had a blast!

Happy Birthday...

Willow Bean!

We love you and miss you bunches!

Nels...At Three Weeks

This little piggy gained 1.5 lbs in 1.5 weeks! (and he snorts!)

...From My Sweet Husband

It's A Home!...For....

..."Hockey", "Docky" and "George"!

Who are Amya's new hens!

Dan designed this chicken coup, and he and his mom built it this weekend. (and yes, the price of free roaming eggs is expensive!)

More about the hens to come........

Does This Give It Away?

This is what Dan and Judy worked on this weekend. Do you know what it is?

Any Guesses...?

...as to what we are temporarily using our garden boxes for?