Katie and Santa Cruz

I spent a lot of the trip sitting in the car with Aven sleeping like this

But eventually she woke up and I got to visit my primita

R2D2 was a hit

Katie enjoyed carrying a baby again, and I enjoyed walking with a cool back in the heat.

Grandma Carpenter visit

Because I was in the vicinity, I popped across the bay to see Grandma Carpenter.

Aven was a big fan

Though maybe a dubious dress wearer

After the visit, we went to a choral concert.  Aven and Stayed outside but luckily it was hot so all the windows were open and I didn't miss anything.  

Cutie patootie

Nelsen Visit

Spontaneous trip down to the Bay Area to visit family

Aven loved Linda's collection of toys

Cousin Tula

And Lunch with Great Aunt Joan

Milk Sisters

Abby and Kay

Aven and Kay

April cuteness

8 months old

Interesting house stuff

This spider caught a fly right on the kitchen basket.  Look close if you need to, it's an amazing picture

I always find it amusing when Rin does this.  Waiting in line for morning water.  Gus seriously takes forever.

Ricotta gnocchi are a hit

Lunch with Nathan and Sharon

We had lunch with Nathan and Sharon and the kids.  

Charlotte had fun playing with Aven

Later, at the house, Oliver really enjoyed pushing Aven around in her little walker

Farm developments

It's really starting to look like a farm around here

Chis has gotten the berries fixed up with new trellises

New beds are going in

Lauren

Lyndsay

 Seeding the new beds

Onion planting party

I even mowed a meditation labyrinth for future farm guests

Baby dimples!

Ballet with Grandma

Grandma Jonna did the costumes for the Eugene Ballet. Eric, Ave,n and I made our way down for a Sunday performance.  Aven got to spend the show backstage with Grandma.  She loved the glittery outfits, hated the scary music, and wanted to dance with the crows.

Happy day!