On The Ranch

Russell and I went to visit our friend Keely and her two kids, Preston and Reese. They live in Redmond, Oregon. Russell loved seeing their ranch animals. The bunny came to him! He enjoyed the horses, bunny and kittens (not pictured) the best. The chickens he could have skipped! They liked to peck at him!

Cousin Time

These are a bit old, but none the less, a good time! Russell's Oregon cousins have a fun backyard (for now!) and invited Russell to play on their swing and trampoline!

Helping Daddy In The Garden

Brian enjoys planting and harvesting a garden just like his Grandma Arnold and Dad, Barry. Little Russell Bear loves to be outside (like me) so everybody wins! This is our third year with this garden...we'll see if it is the best yet.

My favorite is is in the back-the grape vines. They are Concord grapes. Barry gave them to us literally as three brown sticks 3 years ago. Now they are blooming!! Patience! Hoping for fruit this year, but maybe it'll be next year.... :)