Life has been busy. We took Pesky back to California and visited Jenna and Family for Clara's baptism. It turned out to be a convenient trip for all. It was a beautiful, but long drive. And then we celebrated little Danny's birthday. Sadly, being the second child, and not dedicating the same time for him, he did not get the cake smash that Benji did. I hoped he would dig into the cake more, but I think he was too full. I was a little disappointed, but it also shows how different they are. Danny loves to eat and had a lovely pancake and whipped cream breakfast (with a candle), so that was fine.
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| one day it snowed so much in Medford that people were sliding off the road here. I pulled over because my phone was about to die and I didn't want to be stranded if I did slip. Jamir came and took the rest of the day off. |
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| sometimes you just need to take random naps on mom |
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| we've gotten sick so many times this year. Ben and I snuggled with Manolo |
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| Ben really loves these legos. He builds something every day. |
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| costco samples for lunch |
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| just a nice day |
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| really proud to use a fork |
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| the rock pile is too much fun. But frustrating for Mama because Danny has to taste all the rocks |
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| seedlings for garden |
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| oh yeah, and Danny started walking around 10.5 months |
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| free reindeer we picked up. I think it will be fun for Christmas |
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| he knows it's his last day |
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| all packed for California |
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| at motel off I-5 with a "service" dog. |
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| gross french fries |
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| Jenna's house. Ben and Harriet got along well. (pretty sure that's Harriet?) |
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| Ben was very excited to play with his cousins |
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| "duck, duck, duck.....duck." |
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| Ferdinand among the flowers |
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| on the way home. he was so happy for the break. Sorry Danny, 5 more hours to go |
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| soo happy to be home. Danny does not travel well. |
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| the new set up with Grandma's calender and mom's chalkboard |
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| Ben sick again. Long trips do that to us |
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| pantry organized. |
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| he likes to use the toothpaste |
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| building with magnablocks |
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| Danny LOVES the bath. He sticks his head in the water. If he hears the water running he comes running |
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| also, behind Danny is the plastic we put up to keep the water off the exposed wall |
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| the first seedling emerged! |
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| relief society centerpieces |
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| switching out the old door |
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| sealed the chairs |
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| the plan is to build the deck out larger. I picture many summer nights out on the deck with lights and wisteria |
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| trim put on. yet to calk and paint |
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| basement door also replaced |
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| ben has loved that sandbox |
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| star magnolia starting to bloom |
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| Batman |
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| ran out of stain. But at least it looked a lot better. |
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| outside relaxing in the rocking chair |
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| they love that slide. Danny also bolts for the door whenever he can |
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| Ben having a stare down with the nieghbor's dog |
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| going through a Batman phase |
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| plum tree in full bloom |
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| picked up this chair for free. I dont know if I have the time/talent to recover it, but Manolo sure likes it |
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| Ben's window is so dirty from the compound when we textured the walls. Hopefully we can replace the windows within the next year or two |
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| Danny seems unimpressed |
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| Bruce Wayne ready for church |
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| Danny loves oranges. He can go through a ton. So I was sad he wasn't enthusiastic about his cake. He had just eaten a pb 'n j sandwich, so I think he was full |
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| he preferred to eat the sand. |
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| new book. thanks Grandma! |
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| Seedlings replanted |
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| new floor in hallway |
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| tile for guest bath. the squares we picked up really cheap from cl while we were in Bend getting our flooring. |
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| I always admired these trees in Coos Bay. Happy to have one |
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| flowering cherry doing well |
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| this is a horse chestnut we grew from our old beautiful tree in Deanjou |
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| sand on his face. Manolo is yawning |
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| Manolo attacks! But he's gentle |
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| I took a survey for our gas company and got the runner up major award! blanket, lightbulbs, smart powerstrip and flashlight for Ben |
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| planks are up |
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| found some new patio furniture for 25 bucks. And Ben put that dandelion in his ear |
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| playhouse is up and Benji loves it |
