Sawyer Pull-ups

Hello (again) Friends and Family,

What was originally an attempt to show-off Sawyer's new skill, simply turned into a kinda cute video. Be sure to make it to the end for Tuck's questions. Enjoy!



For those of you who can not view embeded video's, click on the following link to watch via You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6G7PgD3kfA

So what's the new skill?...Today Sawyer demonstrated his upper body strength with his first pull-up. However, as you saw in the video, he later discovered how to use is feet to step up on a ledge. In addition to the window sills, he also pulls-up on the kitchen counters. When in the kitchen his tip-toes use the micro ledge made by the cupboard trim. He is also experimenting with smearing and stemming.

Hmmm, do ya think he is is fathers son?

Bye-for-now, Love C.

PS - For the skype inclined...Both Matt and I have skype capabilities. Matt, just a mic. Me - a video feed - oooooooo! For those of you living in England (you know who you are)...hurry up and get on board!

PPS - Please comment on the postings. I love to hear your thoughts.

PPPS - Lastly, readers, let me know if you prefer video clips linked by YouTUBE or embedded. Any preferences?

Joys of July

Hello Friends and Family,

Bad news to report from Alaska. Matt and his crew spent 24 hours over the last 3 days repairing the net. Hang in there Matty!

Meanwhile...

Tuck, trains, and pure joy are the status quo back in Minnesota. Watch as Tuck guides his train ever so carefully under the bridge (Rody's tail).

Until...Sawyer appears, charging from across the room. Derailment is the only possible outcome. Followed, of course, by tears and wails all round.

But, there is nothing a little fresh air can't cure.

July has been a productive month for our garden this year. At least 3 pints of raspberries are being picked each day. And, We harvested the first eggplants and carrots out of what looks to be many more to come.

To enjoy that harvest...there is nothing that compares to a pile of grilled veg. Cooked with olive oil and garlic, the whole yard smelled deliciously edible. Yum!

Well...mom thought it was delicious.

Love, C.

PS - Favorite quote from Tuck after our trip to the zoo..."mom. Say, your neck is getting really long."

Where in the world is Matt?

It is a little outdated but...the photos from Matt's May trip to Denali represent the last images we have seen of him. You may think to yourself, "I don't see him". You're right. The images were not pretty. So I am posting a pretty picture of their tent instead. Sorry Matt.

:)



For those who don't know, Matt has been in Alaska since mid May. First couple weeks were spent goofing around on Denali. After leaving the mountain, Matt went straight to work running the Pamela Rae.

So far the fishermen have had quite the season. In addition to catching LOTS and LOTS of fish, Matt has replaced the skiff motor not once, but twice AND only ripped the net in half once.





But, lets give him some slack, its not bad for his first season as captain. There hasn't been a mutiny yet.



Keep up the good work. Love C.

Tuck and Sawyer go Hi-Tech

Hello Friends and Family,

It has become increasingly hard to stay in touch with everyone since life is so busy. To make certain all get a chance to see Tuck and Sawyer growing, we have started a blog for the boys. I'll update it as often as I can. Enjoy!

Love, Christa

So far the summer has been busy and fun! The boys take daily walks to explore the garden and go caterpillar hunting. We captured one to watch turn into a chrysalis and then a butterfly.

Tuck has been enjoying summer camp at Country Day on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They usually ride the horses once a week, but It was so hot last week that they decided to give them a break. Apparently, Ginger was "all sweaty".

Sawyer has been perfecting his use of the spoon and fork, as well as, adding many new words.

Check out his video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsFOWSSQnCk

He keeps us all running as he goes from one muddle to the next. Still always reaches for the Ban cock Peanut Sauce in the fridge. Now, he also goes for the fragrant sesame oil. As his reach continues to get longer, piles of off-limit stuff push up higher. I expect a catastrophic "stuff" failure at any moment.