2 weeks?!?! How can that be?! I don't even know where to start.
How did it happen?
- It may have something to do with the fact I live in the middle of field after field of grass and wheat and have the best view in Eastern Oregon... but NO INTERNET!
- It could be that the filter system is in effect at school and the Windy M is no longer accessible.
- It probably has a lot to do with the fact that just 2 weeks ago I was living it up at the local maternity ward.... but...
- It most likely means that life has been busy, full of activity, dominated by not one boy, but two, and smack dab in the middle of harvest!
We've been blessed with great meals, terrific visitors, a permanent papa & mor-mor, hot temperatures, another great 4th of July BBQ, amazing sunsets, and lots of laughter. Life is changing right before our very eyes - in so many, many ways.
- Ian is becoming a partner in a Hay/Straw business and we will be moving much closer to town. This has happened so quickly, but is such an answer to prayer. Who would have thought that his business at the age of 15 would come full circle 15 years later?! Doing something on his own, having more time to do "cow" stuff in the winter, and enjoying this new adventure.
- Mason is talking and talking and talking... most of it can be understood, but there is still a lot of "his own language" going on. He proudly rides his new John Deere Buck around the farm and when the battery goes dead he jumps on his Gator. It will be an interesting transition for him when we go from "all the room in the world" to an actual "yard"... but we are putting up a fence, and I know that the berry patch in the garden will keep him occupied.
- I am doing very well. Feeling great, just a few pounds shy of pre-baby weight, and sleep deprived. I'm trying to sort through our things - keeping what is necessary and sending the rest to the barn for our yard sale. (I think everyone should have to go through "all" their things every 5 years... it's amazing how much "stuff" we have that just isn't necessary.... but hey, I know I'm not alone.) I have not had to attempt to go anywhere with both boys by myself yet... not really looking forward to that. Being totally blessed right now to have my parents here and my in-laws a phone call and about 20 minutes away.
- Little Mack has been such a blessing.
He is very content... Mason wasn' t so much.
He is doing what every new baby does - eating, sleeping, pooping, and eating some more.
He isn't phased by his brother and the crazy jumping, laughing, running that continues to dominate our home.
His eyes are big and beautiful.
His mouth is precious - especially when he makes those little "o's."
His hands are huge - just like his daddy and his brother.
His feet are about full grown.
He loves to be outside and doesn't seem to mind the heat.
He's growing like a weed right before our very eyes.
He's beautiful.
Today, I'm in Bend - enjoying the view (without boxes) and loving every minute of it!
Love the mountains.
Love that my sister just made cookie dough... just for me!
Love that Mason finally fell asleep - thanks Dad.
Love that Mack is out cold on a blanket in front of the fan.
Love that I finally got to post.
I do have some pictures, but they will have to wait - don't have them with me... bummer!
