Projects in the back yard

What began as a simple plan to turn the back yard into something less ankle-breaking, has evolved considerebly. First we decided on a concrete patio, which came in a bit too small (we all know why). Next came the automatic sprinkler system. Then 60 yards of soil to cover over the existing "lawn". Now we're adding a stone paver sitting area for a fire pit, and when the weather finallly warms up, we'll seed a new lawn. The whole project is of course taking a lot longer than planned, but I think we'll have a great backyard to play in this summer. My favorite part was turning on the sprinkler system and finding NO leaks! JD's favorite part was the Bobcat delivering the soil, and watching/supervising Papa working through the back window. With lots of help from Katie, Uncle Will, Uncle Gabe and anyone else unlucky enough to stop by and get involved somehow, thanks! He are a few photos of the project up to now.

Adventures of Water Boy!

JD loves the water. Just a little bit. Here we are in downtown Olympia, and he is ready for a swim... in April.

Fun at the Park.

Throwing stones with Jakob. No swimming today?
I could throw this rock right over those mountains!
At the Zoo
Keep up Papa!

Easter 2008

Easter Egg Hunt in the rain! With Gaya's and Papa's help, JD found all the eggs.

Love from Paka and Tita! What a great visit we had with them.

Look what the Easter Bunny brought me, Sampson!

There's crayola markers to taste, new books to read and tear, a bunny the says "Baby's First Easter" (silly Mama) and small round green "candy" that tastes more like peas to me. Hmmm...