Chicken Shopping

Grandma, Nevi and I went chicken shopping as we called it...it was time for Grandma and Grandpa to replenish their chicken coop. So we came home with 2 new hens to join the one still present...and a free Rooster who we named Freedom! The girls and Freedom are happy in their new roost...and love being free outside all day. Nevi loves more than anything collecting the eggs each day~ Oh man is Grandma and Grandpa's a fun place to be.

Baking with Grandma

Genevieve loves to bake with her Grandma...I think while we were staying with them, Nevi baked this Strawberry Whipped Cream cake from scratch...pancakes from scratch...apple sour cream crumb pie...and perhaps even helped with the Strawberry rhubarb pie!

Delighted with their success!

Servin it up!

A Night with Friends~

We gathered together in NE Portland for some love, beer and time together~

Beautiful Jen and Genevieve

Fella's: Devin , Greg, and Brian

Uncle Brian and Genevieve goofin around!

Devin's arrival in Oregon

Devin arrived a few days ago. We, girls are so glad to have him here with us now. He and I got to have a date for breakfast right after he got off the plane. Nevi was having a sleepover with her cousins...and my brother, Will had all the kids while we enjoyed a Portland moment at the J&M cafe.....an old favorite spot for me and Devin!

Then after breakfast we went to pick up Nevi at Will & Krista's.....this is what the children did when they saw D for the first time....after a long hug with all three children- he hit the ground and they climbed on board! yeah...Uncle Devin is home!

Then we all went to the park down our street for some fresh air, sunshine, playtime....and of course some snuggles for Papa and Nevi!

Girls Night Out

Martinis, fabulous food at Lauro, desserts at a local joint, and the best friends a girl could ask for~ one of my goals for this trip was to infuse myself with my people. I know about myself that I love being connected...I love my friends...I love community...I love relationship....and wow, I am so blessed with so many people that I adore. this night was so fun for me...to have friends who want to know about our life in Malaysia...who want to laugh....and drink....and eat! Such fun! Thank you Dawn, Karin and Karin!

An outing with Tia & Stella

Spring is lovely...the lilac trees are blooming and the weather is in the high 60's. Pure delight for us tropical folk. So Heather, Stella, Nevi and I went for a walk around the hood...enjoyed some coffee and treats at a local hang out...and soaked in all the love we could~

Heather, Stella and Nevi

Auntie Sarah and Stella

Woohoo- so good to be together~

Dawn, Ken and Logan

Dawn and Logan

Ken

Genevieve was so lucky and got to go back to her old gymnastics class with Logan for one class. This trip is so good for Nevi and yet I think we might have to deal with some sorrow about leaving home again. But still worth every moment and every opportunity!