May 2010, part 1.

May has brought refreshing and welcomed sunshine. And lots of viral illness. Oh, it has felt sooooo good to open my windows and feel the light hit my face through them! We’ve made several trips to the park. We’ve also been sick on and off for two weeks. Fevers, upset tummies, upper respiratory congestion and crankiness abound. Me included. I think we’re finally at the tail end of it.

Last Saturday when Freeman returned from school we hopped in the car and headed for Mount Hood. I’d borrowed snow gear and sleds and there was still plenty of snow! The outing was a pretty classic family event with small children: lots of preparation, a long drive to get there, then once we were there they only lasted 4 trips down the *hill* (or 15 deg decline haha) before they were finished. We made a snowman and snow angels. But worth it. It was tons of fun. Anslie was hilarious. That girly girl was terrified to ride on the sled on even ground, but she slowly warmed up to it. Freeman is the sweetest dad, the sweetest. He is so good at playing with them, delighting them, and being tender with them.



The highlight of last week was a trip to the Rhododendron gardens with Teresa and kids. The flowers were in bloom and beautiful, and the garden is charming with waterfalls, ponds, twisty trails and ducks. Teresa and I had some good talking about our move to Texas and other various topics, between chasing children.



Friday night we took the kids on a walk around Gresham station. We stopped and watched the Max light rail and took our time coming home. IT was sunny, 75 degrees, BEAUTIFUL. Oh, summertime, how I have longed for you! Happy day!