It has to be Spring if baby chicks are around, right? Snow, take a hike.

My awesomely tubular friend Elisha, is temporary owner of these sweeties. Lucy pretty much died and went to heaven.

I heard “Argh Matey” and turned around to see this. We were dying laughing.

Below are many additional posts from my trip to Oregon.

Our trip was such a nice break from the hustle and bustle of our normal schedules. We enjoyed long walks in the crisp air, seeing loads of animals everywhere, time with family, a delicious new patisserie, swimming at the Aquatic Center, seeing my very best friend from high school and her darling son, and ate as many almonds as we could handle. (that’s an inside joke)

My trip home this time was very rewarding to me. I went on several runs on trails that I ran on as a highschooler and was overcome with gratitude for where my life has taken me since those days. Thank you to my friends, family, teachers and clients that have helped me achieve so much thus far! I have been so blessed.

A walk with my mom and the kids.

My mom gave both Isaac and Lucy haircuts.

Lucy dewinging a ladybug she found.

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Tommy and Lucy just love eachother! When we were together, everyone would ask us if they are twins (though he’s 6months younger). Lucy called him “Deekah” for some reason, and they followed eachother around giving hugs.

Looking outside at the cows and dogs in the neighboring field.

Our visit coincided perfectly with the birth of these lambs at a nearby lambing facility. I only wish they didn’t paint them!

The kids just love Ami. EVERYONE loves Ami. She is the most selfless person I know.

Pretty sure this little one was smiling at me.

This is where my brother and his family live while he is finishing his last year at OSU. We went there before our hike (see below) and let the kids play on the playground.

Caroline in her special swing.

Only in Corvallis…A lady and her husband came by with their one week old pet lamb and let the kids play with it. It was darling and so snuggly. What I would have given to be out in a lovely green field with it!

A little known overlook in Corvallis that is BREATHTAKING! I assume it’s even lovelier when it’s warm, and maybe sunny.

My brother Seth, his wife Caroline, and their son Thomas.

Poppy (my dad) was VERY busy when we were in town so we didn’t get to see him as much as we would have liked. He did a great job with all his church-related events that went on that weekend though, and we were very proud of him. He put Isaac to bed every night with a new “yarn”. Isaac and Lucy followed him around every second he was home.

Isaac discovered Barbie and Ken and was quite enamored with them.

Thankfully it didn’t rain as much as we had anticipated and on this day it was even WARM!

If you’re from Corvallis, you know that a pilgrimage must be made to this pizza joint anytime one is visiting from out of town. YUM!

Isaac coloring a plate to hang on the wall.

Tasting the deliciousness.

Uncle Seth putting “makeup” on Lulu.

Lucy’s revenge was a crayon to the eye.

My favorite Superman wall is located right nextdoor, but to my utter dismay, they were open almost 24-7 (the last time I was there it was the holidays and they had limited hours) and they refused to pull the door down for me. Argh!!

This is quite possibly the sweetest woman I’ve ever met. She is coming to my workshop and just happens to live close to my parents, so she booked me for a session while I was in town. Though the weather was less than ideal (and the sun situation!), I had a wonderful time finally meeting this family!