This past week we enjoyed having Peter, Jessica, and Ezekiel come visit on their way from California to Rexburg Idaho. Ezekiel has grown so much, and with a little persuasion he finally got to the point that Grandma and Grandpa D were OK to go to. We even enjoyed occasional hugs without tricking him.
As you can see he was so quick to discover the many things we had down at his level,
so Jessica ran around moving things up. His biggest fascination was anything that plugged in. He loved electrical items, so we would move furniture to cover plugs, or just unplug items.
I do have a basket of toys which kept his attention occasionally.
Especially the stick horse. He didn't know to ride it, but he would hold onto the stick, and drag it around basically sweeping the floor.
Next time we meet we will need to go through the get-to-know-you-
games all over again, as we will with Ethan and Savannah. But we will focus on getting the house child-proofed before next months visit with Ethan.
Tony, Rodney and I have also spent this week picking cherries. This has been the biggest crop of cherries we have ever had. Usually just the birds are privileged to enjoy them, however this year they were a bit overwhelmed, so we managed to pick about 34 gallons to share, can, dry,freeze and use for fruit smoothies. Peter and Jessica enjoyed eating them, but Ezekiel preferred bananas.
(These pictures were posted online in the Moody Volunteer a newspaper reporting on Moody AFB where Anthony is stationed.) 
that they try to convince us is a handful at times. I don't know, look at that face- so innocent and perfect. Even eating his Popsicle so tidy.
Patty and Hank came to Portland for a couple days with there two grandsons Tiger & Trae. Both the boys have really grown since the last pictures I've seen, and really kept everyone on their toes. They enjoyed playing games on the computer,
the slippery slide, and the highlight was "Chuck E Cheese" which ironically is the most expensive pizza in town and it doesn't even taste good! With their visit being so short we tried to get the most out of it, which probably really tired out mom since all of us were over at her house most of the time for meals or play.
I was glad that Patti had the time to go to Dad's grave site with mom,
and have some one-on-one time.
It was nice to hear from Marilyn and Dave about their trip to Georgia to visit the kids and spend quality time with Ethan. Needless to say with all the extra attention he was a bit of a handful for mom and dad once they were gone.
to celebrate their anniversary, 
while Ethan had one-on-one time with grama & grandpa.
Ethan is quite the little mimic which I'm sure kept them on their toes.
Chelsea's birthday on the 4th of July.
She felt very special and spoiled with all of the attention. (Something we all enjoy and need now and then.)
What a cute little man.
This past week we enjoyed having Peter, Jessica, and Ezekiel come visit on their way from California to Rexburg Idaho. Ezekiel has grown so much, and with a little persuasion he finally got to the point that Grandma and Grandpa D were OK to go to. We even enjoyed occasional hugs without tricking him.
so Jessica ran around moving things up. His biggest fascination was anything that plugged in. He loved electrical items, so we would move furniture to cover plugs, or just unplug items.
Especially the stick horse. He didn't know to ride it, but he would hold onto the stick, and drag it around basically sweeping the floor.
games all over again, as we will with Ethan and Savannah. But we will focus on getting the house child-proofed before next months visit with Ethan.