Welcome Summer!

Summer is here and we have been busy!

 The juggling balls are back!

 Elmo loves laundry basket rides.

 Finn the worm.

 Finn's first sparkler! Preparing for the 4th of July..

A toddler nature walk (with fox masks!)

Finn Does Chicago

We made it back to Chicago last week for a few days and Finn had such a great time with his Cousin Harper and his grandparents. He was very sad to leave and keep asking me to go back. Here are a few pictures from the trip.

June Finn

Well, summer still has not really come to Portland, but we have been spending lots of time outside anyways. Finn is really enjoying the garden these days, especially harvesting snap peas!

 Playing soccer in the front yard

 Busy picking peas (and carrots)

 Climbing walls at the Farmer's Market

 Pretend grocery shopping at the Portland Children's Museum.

 Father's Day at the park.

A rest after a hard day's play....

Summer is Here (Sort of)!

The days here have been warmer and less rainy and Finn has been outside as much as possible. He has been busy watering his garden, playing in his new gravel table, and of course, chasing the ducks! Here are a few pictures of him enjoying the great outdoors!

Finn helping to water the garden

Enjoying a day in the backyard

On a hike near the Sandy River

Sweet siblings!

A visit from Eagle Man!

 

Finn with a view of downtown

Waiting for Summer (or at least summer weather)...

The past few weeks have been a mix of a day or two of nice weather and then a lot of cold and rainy. I think we are all antsy and ready to be outside more.... We have been enjoying whatever sunshine we can!

 Here is Finn's monster face. Unfortunately, I have seen this one a bit too much lately.....

But at least he is all smiles for baby sis!

Mr. Cool

Catherine Creek Hike

Today the family headed to the Columbia Gorge for a hike at Catherine Creek. The wildflowers were amazing!

Spring, Sun and All Things Fun

The past couple of weeks have been been busy with friends in town, some bursts of sun, and life as a big brother....

A visit to the Tulip Festival

 A picnic at the park

 A little sidewalk art

 A warm day trip to the park

 A family hike with the dogs 

 And some snuggle time with baby Phoebe

Way Too Long...

OK, I have been a horrible mama and have been away from this blog for way too long. Almost a year. Let's just say that I was busy (and exhausted) from being pregnant, and could barely manage the necessities in life. And apparently Finn's blog was not a necessity (sorry Finn). Now, looking back at the last posts, tears are welling up in my eyes because he seems so tiny....11 months isn't that long, but it is sure long enough for your little baby to grow into a boy.....

So, I don't think I have the patience to relive my last 11 months (plus, the pregnancy sort of zapped the desire to take many photos anyways) but here is an update from the past couple of months. I promise I will return more often.

On March 1, Finn became a big brother to his little sister Phoebe (whom he called Grasser until the day she was born). He has been very sweet with her so far.....

I am sure they will be the best of friends!

Our other big news is that Finn shaved his head. Why, you may ask? Well, he ended up getting lice, and after realizing that 3 year old boys are not good at sitting still for several hours at a time (even with the tv on), I convinced him to buzz his head. He says he misses his long hair, but he is OK with it. I think it makes him look even older, which is sort of freaking me out. Oh well. It's just hair and eventually it will grow back.