Catching Our Breath

It's been a wild ride the past few weeks.

First we had swimming lessons.

Then we had camp.

After camp we quickly packed to fly cross country to Portland Oregon.

The beach in Astoria, Washington.

We traveled to Oregon to visit Dan's family. The trip was an adventure and the company was fantastic.  The kids spent most of their time playing and tried to fit in a few bites of food and a brief nap in between playing sessions.  They played at the beach... at the park.... in the back yard..... in the city of Portland.... with the chickens.  They pretty much played anywhere, anytime.  I think it's going to be a while before we are fully recovered.  Here are a few of the high points from our trip.

Fort Canby State Park

Powell's Book Store in Portland, Oregon.   I'm told it's the second largest book store in the country.

Hanging out at the Bus Stop, because that's how we roll.

My Father in Law playing a game of Kub. It was fun to play, but more fun to watch my Father in Law play.

Olivia and Saphire

  Oh yeah, and in the middle of all of this the house was still being built. Please continue to pray for Titus and his community.  Another woman who was in the accident passed away while we were gone. Her husband died the day of the accident.  My heart and prayers go out to their family.  a relief fund has been set up and you can send a monetary donation to the following address:
To make a financial contribution to the Amish farmers in Jasper and Woodhull, please send donations to Amish Relief Fund, P.O. Box 123, Woodhull NY 14898.
   We have been very conscious of our blessings and  time together in light of this tragic event, and I pray that I can remember to be thankful for the blessings I have without a tragedy having to serve as a wake up call.

  Titus and his crew continue to do a fantastic job.  They are doing so well that someone decided to move in ahead of schedule.

Nesting taken to the next level

   It seems to be that a local robin was also smitten with the location and decided to pick her room first before all the good places were taken.
   The garage foundation was poured and the walls have started going up.  We should have all of the exterior framing and the garage roof completed this coming week. 

AMAZING. I may even start to tackle putting some IKEA cabinets together.  That should be ....interesting.  I'll be sure to let you know how that goes. 

  


 

 


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