For the Love of Motorcycles

I finally got a chance to take a quad out in the dunes and follow Ruben around on his Honda CRF 250R. Pretty impressive, I will admit I was terrified and proud at the same time. He rode that bike so gracefully. It was fun to see him go! I'm forever grateful to have my cousin Avery be his motorcycle coach for dune and dirt riding. His experience and Rubens eagerness make for a great team. It will be exciting to see Rubens skills improve and his love of riding bring him such good times. Good thing we live so close to the Oregon Dunes! Next up... Dirt track in the valley! 

Southern Oregon

Last weekend I went to visit Melisa in southern Oregon. The boys stayed home, while Melisa and I had a whole weekend of chasing waterfalls, swimming in frigid cold water, picking mountain mushrooms, drinking red wine, talking and talking, laughing and catching up with some very good sister time. We visited Lost creek lake, Rogue river, Barr creek falls, the Boulders, Toketee falls, and the cute and historical town of Prospect and Canyonville. 

The gift of time and experience is so special! You get to walk away with memories to last a life time. I loved the beauty and nature of south central Oregon!  So warm too. 

Wednesday Night Ride

We had our first warm weather yesterday. 76 degrees and everyone thought it should be a holiday. Tres and I took a ride to the Heceta Head Light house. We brought our friend Cajun with us too. It was too warm for a motorcycle jacket and felt like we should go for a swim too. I love days like this! I couldn't decide if I should ride motorcycles, garden, or go fishing with the boys at Darlings. Motorcycle  riding won, again! 

Spring Break, A Real Break.

We staycationed last week at home for Spring Break. Having no plans felt great, easy, restful. Even though each day we were doing something, the beach, fines, tennis, grammas house, and a day in Eugene too. We started the week wide open. We got creative and stay with the Easter egg dye and decided to cut up bed sheets and curtains and dyed them. I have no idea what we'll do with them but it was a fun process. 

Spencer is so fun to play tennis with! A great time and free!! 

We got to see baby Ziyana too, always so sweet and fun! Love her. 

Ruben went riding In the dunes several days and worked in the yard at Torex. He's been riding his new motorcycle and loving it. 

Lots and lots of snuggle time, late sleeping and pancakes at 10:00 am means vacation to us! 

Some time on the beach with my sweetie. He brought home more than a cord of wood salvaged from the beach this week. 

Snuggle time for everyone. 

The Cala lily is getting ready for its grand performance coming soon. A picture if the new small flock we took off of another family who needed a break. Their a very sweet flock and took only a few days to start laying here. 

Before The Rain Comes

The rain held back all day and was expected late in the evening. I took the opportunity to put some time and miles on the motorcycle. It was cold and overcast and even with heated hand grips I had to stop halfway through my ride into the woods to heat my fingertips on the hot engine. I was able to ride 70 miles today and wanted to go more. I'm really looking forward to a nice long ride with Tres. We have gone on a few short rides. The ride was beautiful! I loved seeing the rushing creek and the solitude in the woods.

Weekending at Home

I got a sourdough starter from my mom. It lay dormant in the fridge for a week, I pulled it out Thursday and fed it every 12 hours for three feedings. Saturday morning I made sourdough pancakes, then Sourdough pizza, and last I made banana sourdough muffins. They were all devoured! Everyone loved it. Looks like it will be sourdough on the  weekend. Let's see how long I can keep the kitchen let alive. With proper feeding and care.

Ziyana stayed with on Sunday. Without the boys to play with she would'nt be as happy without her mom. They love her and she loves them! It is precious for the boys to have a chance to care for her and show such patience and tenderness. 

Tres and I got away for an hour to see the beach during the storm. It was a wild and lively place! High tide, wind blowing so hard, sun and hail and rain. It was beautiful and fun to see the beach so active. 

We had a double rainbow Monday morning over Tres'school. I hope this is a sign for what this week has to bring. 

Family and Birthday

When you have a big family, it's always someone's birthday! We had so much fun celebrating Alex's birthday this weekend. With the help of aunt Mary and my mom we had a seafood feast the most delicious cake and best of time together laughing, eating, and talking. I feel pretty lucky she wanted to celebrate at our house.