On The Farm

While in Oregon we spent some time visiting my parents out at Bell's Orchard. A few years ago my parents sold their house in the suburbs and moved out into the country. They purchased a few acres and my Dad has been busy planting an orchard. You see, this is his retirement plan. He will eventually retire from owning and running his computer consulting business to running an orchard. Sounds like a nice relaxing retirement doesn't it? Honestly, I wouldn't expect anything less from my Father. He is the kind of man that needs to be busy all of the time. He and I are very much alike in that regard.

I have come to realize more recently how much I adore seeing my child interact with my parents. It just melts my heart to see my Mom and Dad play and talk with Jack. I get all teary just thinking about it. Maybe it's because I love and respect my parents so much that I love to see glimpses of what they must have been like with us when we were little. I obviously don't remember it and it's so precious to me to see them and Jack together.

Jumping on the trampoline with Nate, Jocey, and Uncle Reed.


Helping Grandpa build a fire.


Mowing the lawn with Grandpa.



Peach blossoms.


Petting the baby chicks. Jack really was excited and happy to see them, despite what his face in the picture may look like.