We figured out Ouest’s allergic reaction. It was to the bark at the playground. So glad it wasn’t something more difficult to avoid. Sibling rivalry. Who would have thought it started so young? Ouest just isn’t warming up to this little brother of hers much. If he so much as … Read More
Fruit and Fluff
What is it with kids and rashes? Ouest is covered in hives again. This time it seems like an allergic reaction to something. So we’re eliminating the obvious problems one by one but if it is the dog or grass there isn’t going to be much we can do about … Read More
In the Neighborhood
The weather here has been amazing. Portland weather is never amazing in a good way. At least while we are visiting. So to make the most of it we’ve been sticking close to home. Playing in the backyard, walking across the street to the playground, or just strolling around the … Read More
Best Stops on the Milk Run
“Where was your favorite place?” Anybody who has sailed to more than three or four countries is sure to get this question over and over and over and over again. And it seems that for most of us cruisers the answer is, “Well, that depends.” And it’s true. It does … Read More
Car Ride (with kids)
Ali and I were driving down the road today headed to Target to pick up diapers and shoes, because that’s what you need when you visit Portland. It’s about a seven minute drive and during minute three it was quiet. We’d been up since four in the morning. FOUR IN … Read More
Just Like That
Time to try and catch up. Lowe bounced back completely the next day and you’d have never known he was sick, unless you realized just how pale his color still was. Doctor’s orders have him signed up to return to the hospital daily for a big ugly shot in the … Read More