The relentless work of the
scruffy
robin, makes me look up when I'm reading on the porch.
At first, I thought she was
single
parenting, when I noticed a much sleeker robin, who also returned to the
lonely
pine tree. So which is
the mother?

When I first was pleasantly surprised to
discover
the robin's secret, the tiny peeps of her babies were
pleading, but now, they
demand.
Much more robust, these babies seem.

I imagine
climbing
the only nearby tree, to see this springtime
marvel myself.
But, with maturity I guess some
curiosity also wanes, or, possibly just the work that must be taken to make new
discoveries.
Still, my sub consciousness must imagine the fall I could take,
plummeting
into the backyard, sans wings.

So, I return to my book,
silently wishing this couple's
vigorous child,
will take its first flight
while
I'm
still
around.

Escalante

Dad and Elias went on a awesome backpacking trip last weekend, that I am totally going on next year. It's rather funny, because they would have gone as a boy scout troop, except for the fact that boy scout rules indicate you can only jump off a 18 in. cliff. However, the cliff jumping planned was about 35 FT. So, they went as a neighborhood. Anyway, I need to figure out how to upload this awesome video of Elias jumping off the cliff, but I'm not quite there yet.

Post 3- more inside

Post 2- the inside

What you have all been waiting for. . . Post 1- the yard

ALMOST THERE!!!

I'm am not saying in any way that we are almost DONE with our house, but we are almost at the point that we can move in. It's going to be this week. And yes, turn your head to the side if you really want to see.

Memorial Day

8th Grade Graduation