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We have been home from California for over a month now but I have not posted a single thing on my blog. My poor blog has been sadly neglected. It all comes from not getting into town much lately and not having much library time when I do. Today Andrew is at a Farmer's Market board meeting, so David and I are at the library. David is enjoying playing with toys and looking at books while I am getting some much needed internet time; checking e-mail, and facebook, making a seed order, and updating my blog. This past month Andrew has been building a chicken house, we celebrated my birthday, finally got some snow, and Andrew has been quite busy with an EMT class and all the homework that goes along with that. I have been trying to bring some order to certain rooms of the house, which sometimes seems hopeless, at least until spring when all the garden and farmers market stuff will move back outside. David has been wanting to build a snowman but the snow we finally have is too powdery, but hopefully we will get a chance to later. I have some pictures on my camera that I wanted to post but I can't find the cable with me today. I was sure it was either in my purse or the computer case but it must be somewhere at home.

Beach Fun

We always make sure to spend some time at the beach while in California. This time we took a drive to the coast and stopped at one beach and stayed awhile. David chased the seagulls and the waves chased him. He laughed and squealed in delight. As soon as we left he started talking about going to " 'nother beach" So after some other stops we wet up to a beach farther up the coast. We stayed there and watched the sunset. It was a beautiful day on the coast.

Box House

I remember making houses out of cardboard boxes when I was a little girl and having so much fun playing in them. On day my Dad brought an appliance box back from work for David. We cut windows and a door into it. He loved playing in there and making Aunt Missa's dog Tizzy play in it with him.

San Luis Obispo Farmers Market

We always enjoy visiting other Farmers Markets while traveling. It is especially fun to go to the winter markets in California. This time of year there are some amazing and exotic fruits available. There is an abundance of citrus, and avocados. Some of my favorite unique fruits are tropical flavored pineapple guavas and tangy deep red blood oranges.

The Farmers Market on Thursday evenings in San Luis Obispo is quite an event. The street is closed off for several blocks. There are lots of food stands and lots of produce. On the street corners there is music and juggling. And the street is packed with people. It is always great fun to go visit it.

With a Goat

One of Melissa's goats had a kid while we were visiting. So of course David enjoyed petting her and helping to bottle feed her!

Baking Cookies

David loved making cookies with Grandma. It was so fun to see him rolling out the dough and cutting out cookies.

Family Picture

Little Cowboy

Uncle Jonathan

Playing blocks with Uncle Jonathan.

Great Grandpa

It was special to get to go out to lunch on day with my Grandpa Nick. We all enjoyed that very much. I am so glad that David has a chance to know him at least a little bit. It makes me sad to be so far away from him not knowing how much longer he will be here.