finally...

Nothing new to report round here except, THE ARRIVAL OF SUMMER!

Break out the sunblock. Get your polka-dot bikini and meet us at the pool!

Raspberries a plenty and grilling, too.

YUKON St. will be CLOSED this 4th of JULY. BLOCK PARTY!

Summer Nights.

Tonight Jillian wanted to watch her bike. We got out the bucket and an old sock so she could soap up the old steed. She had so much fun that she then decided to wash Dada's car. After that, we grilled out on the lawn and went to a neighbors' house. Kelli and Davis, seeing Jillian's love of berries, invited us to pick raspberries in their backyard. They have quite an abundance! I love our street! The night ended with Jill on the couch eating some of her bounty. It was a great night!

Baby Goats, possibly revisited...

Mothers Day weekend we went out to see my parents and their friends who live on a farm.

Jillian got to feed the kids with a bottle and I got to play. We all had a blast, maybe I was just thinking of something furry to love again.... No, we're not getting a Goat. Maybe a kitty, later!

Happy Fathers Day John

Just a little montage of the last year. We have had some good times and a few sad times. Just wanted to let you know, John, that you are a great 1st husband. Jillian says you are a good daddy, too!

Hang in there, WE LOVE YOU.

Best Gal, Dog Pal EVER...

Today we said good-bye to our beloved Missy. She will forever remain in our hearts.

L O V E

L: is for the way she loves us unconditionally

O: is for her outstanding personality

V: is for the variety of ways she makes us smile

E: is for the everlasting impression she leaves on anyone she meets

We are faced with some tough decisions the next few days.

Missy Dog's health and body have ceased to function at full Missy standards. She has lived a long, full, happy, spoiled life with us. Lately, a simple thing as getting up has caused tremendous pain. She has possibly suffered a minor stroke and seems her brain is no longer talking with her body. We are assessing her health and comfort closely.

We had a few friends come by tonight to give her some love and BACON. Thank you to all of you that came by. I know she loved all the attention.

We will keep all of you posted on her condition and are hoping that her heart has exceeded its capacity to hold all the love she has received and just lets go.

If only humans were as AWESOME as this wonderful dog and friend...

Grand Floral Parade 2010

Today was The Grand Floral Parade here in PDX. The sun actually showed up and it was quite warm. Our great friends, The Browns, got all of us VIP passes (from Chris's work) to the parade which included; seating at the start of the parade, breakfast, and tons of fun. Owen and Jillian got to try their first Cotton Candy (ever) and walked all the way back to the cars after all the sugar. The parade was filled with excitement and music of all kinds. I am sure we made it on the audience cam, but have yet to see a full re-play of the parade! What a great first parade for Jillian.

Noah and the ark

We have had rain for 52 of the last 67 days (since April 1st). We have gone more than an inch and a half of rain over the the June average in the first 7 days of June. We still haven't hit 80 degrees this year. I think we need to start gathering animals 2 by 2.