Leeks.

Heading to the outhouse to water Sparky. Yum!

Like I said. Yum.

The Hazelnut orchard.

Not sure what kinds of berries these are but they were beautiful. This was sort of a rebel tree that was growing up along the fence line.

Not sure who had more fun, Sparky or I. But, either way we both had a wonderful time. It felt so nice to be out of doors and in nature again.

Admiring the deep purple foliage.

I just loved the vibrant reds in this photograph!

The red leaves behind me are my absolute favorite part of the fall season. I wait all year to see the foliage change to these brilliant colors.

Another great weekend. I took a drive to Ankeny Hill Wildlife Refuge intending to hike. But, the refuge is closed for wintering birds and wildlife. So my friend Marianne and I decided to take a drive to Canby, back to my old farm and hike at the nursery just across the street. It was such a B E A U beautiful day. I couldn't have ordered a more perfect day for a drive and walk out in the country. We had homemade chicken and dumpling soup, took a drive to Ankeny Hill, took a drive to Canby, hiked, had pumpkin smoothies from a farm just down the road, then spagetti, red wine and sourdough french bread for dinner. A great day was had by all. Enjoy the pictures as much as I enjoyed experiencing them.

Ballerina Girl, and a couple of boys...

Little Naomi. Such poise.

Uncles loving up his nephew.

My turn...

I think she's lost her contact.

Is there anything more precious? Mandy and baby Bobbi.

Phew! What a weekend!

Weddings.....

Dancing....

Sparky making new friends at the park.

Shopping!!!!

Livewire in the big city....

My favorite restaurant in Portland, STANFORDS!

The best pork medallions, cosmopolitons, and creme brule' anywhere!

Good friends....

Ladies kickin' up their heels..

And a good time was had by all...

Sparky's World

Must I teach these kids everything?!
Oh, the work just never ends....
It's a calling really.....
I'm very gifted...
Thanks to me, everyone in my room can now read. I taught them my first word..."G" "O". It's one my favorites! "Stay" is my least favorite!

Sparky's World

Just another day at the office.

Yes, that's right....we're buds... Reading is so exhausting!

You can see Sparky puts in a very hard day!
Playing hangman is one of his favorites. Sparky can barely contain his excitement.

I was working on a class project for open house coming up this Thursday and stumbled across these photos from the end of the school year last year in the school's camera. I thought they were really cute of Sparky at work. So, I decided to post them. Enjoy.