A few notable events have happened for us the past four weeks. Brian and Lorie found time to come over a week before their wedding, my friends Gabriel, Bob, and Mary Ellen came for a two day visit, and we flew to Sedona for the wedding. Plants have been blooming, too, and we've been busy keeping up with the mowing and trail clearing. A very noticeable change has been virtually no rain for the past month.
We have started doing Sunday bike rides into Yachats for the farmer's market. We always like to see what the belted Galloways are doing around the half way point (May 13).
The cabana at night. Gail has tweaked it with romantic touches. (May 14)
In the greenhouse was this little Dunn's Salamander, doing pest control I hope. (May 17)
Brian and I fired up the humongous grill that came with the house to cook two tiny steaks. Grill worked great! (May 19)
No one can resist trying on Gail's steampunk glasses - not even Lorie! (May 19)
The river has been dropping, but looking more inviting for a dip. (May 21)
In fact I gave it a float on a way too small inner tube. There were too many shallow spots, however, to want to try this again. It will be better to float around in one of the deeper pools on a bigger craft. I'm looking forward to a 95 degree day when a plunge sans wet suit will be fun. (May 21)
I can't believe how the plants have grown since this picture was taken on the 21st.
Spider, as well as the bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies, is liking all the flowers in the front. (May 22)
Gabriel, on the right, has been a good friend of mine since 1973. Bob and Mary Ellen worked in the adolescent program at Napa State Hospital with me during the 70's and 80's and have since moved to Salem, Oregon. We're neighbors! (May 23)
Gail, Mary Ellen, Gabriel, and Bob. (May 24)
We drove out to the old covered bridge down the road before they left. (May 24)
Gabriel and Bob. (May 24)
In Sedona, we took an early morning hike around Courthouse Butte. (May26)
We also circled Bell Rock. It felt great to be back in the desert looking for tracks and enjoying the great variety of plants.
Javelina track! Javelinas are very common around and in Sedona, but we have yet to see one.
At the wedding, my sisters Sarah and Berta and her husband Paul. Berta and Paul came all the way from Ireland! (May 27)
Lorie and Brian, bride and groom, flanked by Lorie's family.
Nick also made it, as well as my Nephew Justin and his daughter Katie from Connecticut. That's Nora, my 12 year old granddaughter on the right. She can hang right in their with adult converstation, no problem.
Nora and Gail
Nora and Gail again.
My grandson Soren and sister Sarah. Later in the evening, Soren was a dancing machine!
The two flower girls, Katie, and my granddaughter Susanna.
The boys - Dave, me, Paul, Soren, Justin, and Nick.
When we got home, we were greeted by this blooming peony. (May 29)
While we were gone, our trail cam captured the bobcat at 4:40 in the afternoon on the 26th.
After three days stuck in the house, Yummy was happy to get some fresh air again. Don't go too far, Yummy! ( May 30)
Yes, the sun does shine here every now and then. (June 1)
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