Picking raspberries

Liam has been a big helper picking raspberries these days. We have been picking them from Mutti's garden and freezing them for winter.

"How does that one taste, Liam?"

Mama's big helper

Taste-testing.....too sour.

Yum....berries.

An evening with Mutti and Poppi

Last week, Gabe and I went out with some old friends for dinner. Liam spent the evning with "Mutti" and "Poppi". He had a great time.

First, Liam got to ride on Poppi's shoulders.

Then, Poppi let Liam drive the truck...with the dogs in the back...around the field (it doesn't get much better for a little boy toddler....)

Here they are.....precious cargo.

And at the end of night, Liam got to pick apples from the tree...and one for himself.

Liam and his chariot

The other night, "Mutti" took Liam for a little ride. She was out gardening and Liam wanted into her cart, next thing we knew, he was riding around like a little Roman emperor. They went around the house.....

...down the hill.....

...into the field....

....looking at the neighbor's horse....

...watching the horse run....

...riding back to the house with Mutti....

Washington

Sorry for the long blog hiatus. We are back in Washington and have settled into all things summer and family. After a few interviews for both Gabe and I and a couple of job offers, we decided to settle this fall in Bellingham, WA. about 30 minutes north of our parents. Gabe took a Biology teaching position and I am still actively looking for part-time employment. In the meantime, we rented a very cute little house in a quiet neighborhood. Liam has been loving all the time at the beach, time on the farm, and time with Grandparents. Here is a picture of Liam on Cypress Island (where Gabe's parents bought some land and are building a cabin.) Cypress Island is the island right next to Guemes (west). Liam is picking up words each day, new ones include: "shovel, bucket, boat, fast, bumpy, clam, bugbite and itchy" - words that come in handy when you are exploring the northwest! :)

Liam and Auntie Lenie looking out to sea and talking about boats.