Al Fresco at Karen's

The other night, we spent the evening with Karen on her beautiful property in Richland, OR. She cooked up some of her delicious grass-fed lamb and paired it with salads made fresh from her garden!  The boys enjoyed the chickens and sheep dogs and Jack and I enjoyed the lovely company and yummy food!

On a Horse and Ropin'

Today, Walker had an opportunity to visit the Forsea ranch and take his first ride on a horse! Walker was loose and relaxed on the horse and Dan called hime a "natural". When Dan and Walker were finished with Willy, the horse, Dan showed Walker how to use the lasso for roping. He was a great teacher, and Walker an attentive student. Walker got it to work on the fourth try! Amazing. This was an experience that will stay with Waker for the rest of his life.  So cool!

Only in Eastern Oregon

There are some things that we just can't do at home in Dallas. 

Here are a few:

Mini Forsea

Walker saw his friend and local cowboy, Dan Forsea, tonight. He was thrilled to say the least. Here's our little cowpoke shootin' the breeze before bed last night.  He's wearing a vest and matching chaps, handmade for him by his Grandma Happy. The pretend buck knife, sheriff's badge and hat really complete the look, don't you think?

Four-Wheelin'

Rub-a-Dub-Dub

Another day, another bathtub.

We're having a marvelous time at Grandma Happy's farm house in Oregon. Walker, especially, is in boy heaven. I've got lots of photos to share later, but here is one from this morning. Walker was playing on the back porch.

Bath Time

Aunt Lisa and Uncle Gil have a very nice bathtub.

Walker and Charlie are making good use of it!