Watching the Harvest

Our field was cut last week. Today, the combines, rake and baler did their job. And they had an audience. Of course, Papa (former farm kid) spent more time watching than the kids did.

How do you battle a heat wave?

You put on your swimsuit and make a backyard water slide, break out the buckets and enjoy some sun with a pair of little hams!

Raspberries!

My mother, sister and I picked 37 pounds of raspberries today. Then we made jam and froze a couple dozen quarts in simple syrup. I love the bounty of fresh berries in Oregon, but I wish the day had been a bit cooler.

4th of July

We spent a very quiet holiday at Blue River. No fireworks, no commotion. A little fishing, some boating, and a who lot of doing nothing. It was nice.

She's 3...

I can't believe it. Happy Birthday!

Rodeo Weekend

We spent the weekend at the Sisters Rodeo. We make it a point to watch the parade. Then it's off to the rodeo!

Oregon Zoo

This was our third annual end of the year trip to the Oregon Zoo. It's a good way to spend the last day of the school year. This year was a bit different. I got to spend the day with my niece. I had the opportunity to feed a lorikeet, the zoo has a new exhibit of California Condors and the lion cubs aren't so little any more.