Zach was very proud to have helped plant the tomatoes on Mother's Day this year. He rode in the truck with me to get new dirt for planting. After telling the man who took our money "I need to drive your tractor" three times, the guy gave him some ice cream. The ice cream just wasn't the same, so while another man dumped a yard of dirt into the truck Zach cried and kept on about driving the tractor. After the tears had dried and the dirt was in place, I showed Zach how we plant the tomatoes. When the first plant was all set, he was already telling me how to do the second one..... Word for word, down to the little stake with the picture on it so we know what tomatoes are where. After Zach woke up from his nap, all he could talk about was his tomatoes. He ran to the back door and cried, "I need to see my tomatoes" We also planted cucumbers upon Zach's request.
Our little sink tub Sprite, Abby, Enjoying yet another dirty dishes free bath from Mom.

May

Zach and Abby enjoying each other for a moment.
Abby sporting her clean diaper with a smile!
Fresh out of the kitchen sink... I know they make baby tubs now, but the sink bath is a Classic!
Zach showing me how to drive legally.... Sober, but without a seat belt. Keys and a phone book might also be helpful.
Zach's favorite activity with Dad. "Want to drive Daddy's Pickup?" EVVVERRRYYYY DAY!

Little Swimmer

Abby got her feet wet in the pool for the first time this past weekend at the Adobe Resort in Yachats, OR. Grandma Turay braved the heated indoor pool with the rest of us and dipped this little one in the drink. Abby didn't move around much, she held herself rather still but seemed to enjoy her first swim overall.

At The Beach

Zach stands awaiting the return of the water to throw in his handfull of rocks. He enjoyed the rock throwing, but the indoor pool at the Adobe was his favorite part of this family trip.

Dancing Girl

Abby at 2 1/2 months old is already showing her embarrassment of her dad's dance moves.... At least she lets me lead!

Zach is eyeing his next catch. He was able to fill his basket full of eggs in Grandma Kathy's backyard on Easter. Cousins Emily (8), and Jasmine (6), were great at letting him find some "easy ones". I'm sure he'll be all over this Easter egg hunting thing next year. :)

Easter Egg Coloring

Zach ready to drop test the yellow egg. He learned quickly that the eggs don't look as good with cracks all over them. He did a very good job making sure that all the coloring made it on the table too..... Good Job Zach!!

Happy For Spring

Zach showing off the tulips at the farm in Woodburn, OR. He sported a quick smile here before he ran off to climb all over the old tractors, and make some 20 trips down the custom "bumpy" slide.

Zach sitting proudly upon a Russell Tractor at the Tulip Farm in Woodburn, Or.
Abby Flashing one of her more frequent smiles as she just passed the two month mark. At her two month Doctor visit she measured 23.5" in length and weighs 10.5 lbs. Long and skinny!

Zach's latest hobby has been playing with his bubbles. Nearly every day when I get home from work he asks me "you want to play bubble gum daddy, let's go!" We bought him a bubble gun - (shoots bubbles with battery power, for you folks out of the loop) - In this picture you see him blowing hard with a little help from the wind....