Various Events

The other day the kids and I took a trip to downtown Albany just to check out the shops, and it was like stepping back in time. I put Rachel in her stroller and Jaxson, Rachel, and I were able to browse around, get a delicious old-fashioned chocolate malt from the pharmacy, and check the mail at the post office in one trip. We really had a good time. There is a great kitchen supply store that I will have to check out at a later time when I'm not maneuvering a stroller and four grabby hands.
Jaxson is becoming an expert fisherman. We were down on the pier yesterday morning and he dropped his hook in the water without any bait. A few seconds later he yanked up his line and plopped a little perch right onto the pier.
I have to brag on my husband. When we moved in we realized we didn't have a dishwasher so Shawn insisted that I order a portable dishwasher. I roll it up to the sink and hook it up each night and in the morning it rolls back into the corner. It has just enough room for all our plates, bowls, silverware, cups, bottles, etc. I didn't realize how much time it takes to handwash all those dishes until the first day I used it. It really is a great time saver.
Last, but not least, this morning we were getting ready for church when all of a sudden there was a really loud noise outside. Long story short, it was a helicopter! The guys, Shawn and Johnny, were wanting to do a deer census for the ranch, but Shawn assumed it would be cancelled because of the weather last night. Well as it turned out the weather was just fine this morning so Shawn went on a helicopter ride before church. He had a blast and Jaxson was very impressed too. When Shawn got out of the helicopter Jaxson told him he had to take him for a ride. Shawn's dad was here visiting and was able to get some pictures so hopefully I will be able to post some.