He turns 2 on the 21st

I can't believe it! I really can't. We are having a triple party celebration with Lucas and David at the Park near Lena and David's new home. Lena is looking very pregnant. He baby is due on the 15th of October and HeaSoon's baby is due the first week of November. I'm excited to meet their babes and to have new infants in the crowd.

Robyn arrives on the 17th and It'll be great to have her here for R's birthday. In general it will be great for Rocco to get to know his cousin and learn from her. Daniel's had to put a hold on the outside work cabin since his back and neck are tight. He has to go to the chiropractor 2 times a week for the next 4 weeks and then they'll re-evaluate him. Yesterday he felt better after his treatment but again this morning he woke up tight so he is icing and taking his Aleve. Poor baby. I feel bad for him. But we are very grateful that it was a minor accident and that he'll fully recover from this in a few weeks.

Rollin' in Unimog Style

Last year Philip took Daniel shooting and this year he had to up the ante. Daniel went for a ride in Paul's Unimog. Paul is the neighbor, and a diplomat of sorts. He's an *interesting* fellow (for sure).

Daniel had a great time riding in the Unimog with a Miller High Life in his hand listening to Wagner at full blast.

Mike lives another day

Yesterday was an eventful day. Daniel was rear ended on the 92 and bashed the back of his head into the back glass and cracked it. Talk about being hard headed! But in all seriousness, I was very worried. He is OK though as is his truck. He's off to pick up a rental right now while they repair the truck and we are going to the Chiropractor's to set up an exam since his lower back and neck are very tight. So grateful that he's OK.

Eugene Farmer's Market

Last week we spent a week at Philip and Sherry's house in the woods. It was so peaceful and quiet. Here we are at the Farmer's Market in Eugene picking up some fresh food for the week. I love going to the Farmer's Market. It's become my new favorite past time. Rocco likes it too since he gets to graze on all these yummy fruits and veggies. He's slowly turning into a very good eater. Long gone are the days where we have to trick him into eating food. I am so glad those days are over - they were stressful.....and for the longest time I didn't enjoy feeding him. Now I look forward to feeding him and love watching him eat food. We've finally arrived.

Daniel's cabin

Daniel has been working every weekend on his cabin. I take Rocco all day Saturday and half the day on Sunday so that D can build his office outside. He's made such progress. It's amazing to see how fast he is compared to a few years ago. Nathan has been coming by on the weekends and helping Daniel. Daniel's taught him to use all sorts of tools and they seems to have fun putting up walls, and doing all the things you need to do to get a new building up. Robyn arrives in just a few weeks so we are trying to get the cabin ready so that she'll have her own room. We are excited that she is coming. It's going to be a cool experience for her to live and go to school in another country. And we are super excited for Rocco to have lots of time with his cousin. Before you know he is going to be speaking more German than English or Spanish.

Lucas FIlm Tour

Eric or ERK as Rocco likes to call him took us to Lucas Film where he works for a tour. Nathan thought it was the coolest place. The building is full of film props. Rocco loved Darth Vader and didn't understand why he couldn't climb all over the costume. Apparently all kids love Darth Vader. He didn't care much for the Storm Troopers or Yoda. ERC said he'd eventually take us to the Ranch in Marin where even more Lucas Film props are located.

Catching up

I've been taking photos and videos but as usual can't find the time to post. I think that when Robyn arrives from Germany her job will be to manage the blog (we can talk later Robyn) :>

Pic 1: My tomato's are coming along and they taste so good. After eating garden tomato's it's hard to eat store bought ones. Usually they are so tasteless.
Pic 2: Chili Garcia. He is 16 years old and kicking. He's been happier with us. Daniel and I are trying to give him lots of attention and lots of protection.
Pic 3: Eggplant flowering in the garden. I still don't have any eggplant and think that we don't have enough heat to grow eggplant. Ah well, I tried.
And the rest of the photos are of the Supreme Leader. He's doing great. He talk a lot and laughs at everything. He is very silly and so very cute! He's been sleeping better - and only waking once. We are hopeful that in time he'll be sleeping through the night soon. Please please please let it be!!!!