Is he only 2?

Pepe and Meme came to visit recently and brought Avery this stylish soccer outfit. He is getting so tall... and looks so grown up here. He is standing on the little red stool (once his dad's), looking out the window at the neighbor's dump truck full of dirt (working on their lawn with lots of exciting big equipment) and comparing it to his book Curious George and the Dump Truck.

Camping at Whispering Pines

(July 2005)





We spent the weekend at a nearby campground on Toddy Pond in East Orland. We went there when Avery was just four-months old (see 1st photo and post). We knew exactly what campsite we wanted when we went back and we were lucky enough to get it this time. The site was right on the water. Avery went fishing for the first time, right from the campsite, and we caught many, many sunfish. The campground has canoes that campers can use, so we went for a paddle both days. It's a great little campground and it's only a half-hour from home, which makes it great for a quick weekend trip. We can definitely see it being a regular camping destination.

Home Improvements

The new deck, front stoop and roof are complete. We are now ready to start landscaping. Jason plans to level out the backyard and plant some grass. The next project will be a swing set for Avery. We're looking forward to cookouts on the deck this summer.