Fisherman's Home Again

Well, things are getting back to normal. Lee is back from fishing in Astoria. Wyatt is settling in and Porter is adjusting well. This weekend is the big Crooked River Round Up Rodeo and parade down main street. The garden is growing good and the sun is shinning. What more could we ask for???

Lee and Riley had a good time fishing, catching 3 sturgeon for our freezer. Our nephew Jed also caught a fish when he was out with Lee. Catching has been kind of slow this year.

Riley enjoyed going out in the morning and seeing the sunrise but soon after that he had to take his morning nap. Such a rough life!!!

Lee hadn't seen Wyatt yet so last night we joined Sam and Shannon for dinner and a visit with the little guys. Wyatt has changed in just the last 3 days, they grow so fast. Porter is doing fine with the new addition to his life.

Right now Porter has his car to keep him busy. Honest, Dad I wasn't speeding!!!That's about all for now. Happy summer everyone!!!

New Arrival: Wyatt Patrick Houston

Our new grandson Wyatt arrived on June 17Th at 5:29pm, weighing 7lbs 15 oz and was 20 1/2 inches long. Mom, baby, dad and Porter are all doing fine. Porter doesn't quite know what to make of the new addition. He doesn't seem to like him crying, so when baby cries so does Porter. Mom's in for some good times.!! Shannon looks great and is doing well. I will post some pics of the baby and family.

Lee is down in Astoria fishing for Sturgeon with his buddy Riley. Riley was ready and waiting to go for it seemed like days!!! They have caught a couple of fish so far and are going to be home on Monday.

Happy Fathers Day to all the fathers out there!!

Sam has his hands full with Porter and new baby Wyatt
Clint and Dane out and about.
Take care Nana has to get going Porter is sitting on my lap and would like to start typing. I would really be in trouble then.

Still waiting!!!!

Here we are the 12Th of June. Does everyone have their TV set for the digital conversion??? If not just take a look at the blog for some Houston News!!!

We are still waiting for Porters little brother!!! If he is stubborn and hasn't come by Wednesday, Shannon will be induced that day. She is soooo ready. We spent last weekend with Sam, Shannon and Porter. Lee painted at the duplex, Shannon,Porter and I went to the park for a craft festival. Porter loves playing on the playground equip

Lee is set to go to Astoria to fish for Sturgeon for about 10 days. I will be staying home for the new arrival. It is suppose to rain most of the time in Astoria and here for the next 2 days. (Did I say that this is JUNE in central Oregon???) Still waiting for summer

Sad news to report, our kitty Dirt has disappeared. She has been gone for a week and has never missed breakfast for a year so we think she may have been eaten by a coyote. She was a very nice kitty and will be missed. The neighbor has also reported their cat has been missing. A very nice green frog has adopted my flower pot, go figure.

That's about it for now. Wishing everyone a great weekend.

Mr Green and his new home at the Houston's

Porter and Shannon at the park last weekend. Below is a picture of Porter's little brother, he is still staying safe and secure in mom's belly!

Porter going down the slide all by himself, he is getting to be such a big boy.Well, at least Drake thinks it is summer. Porter thought it was sooo much fun to play in the hair.Sam said better on the yard outside than the carpet inside!!!

Happy June !!!

Summer arrived here last week with temps in the 90's. I arrived home last evening after spending 8 days in Portland with Mom and Dad to rain, go figure. This morning we are still having showers and some sun. It was so hot while I was gone that my strawberries were to hot in the green house and we seem to be back to square one with them and the cucumbers. A learning experience. Lee's tomatoes just loved the heat and are really growing!!!

Mom and dad are coming along pretty well. Dad's tomatoes are starting to grow. He only did one plot this season. It is taking him quite a while to get his strength back after the radiation. Mom is doing well. My sister Debbie came up to Portland this last week and we had a good time together with mom and dad.

Shannon is expecting the baby a week or so early according to the Dr. around the 18th of June. She is ready today I think. The ultra sound showed the baby at about 6lbs 12oz now and if she goes 3 weeks gaining about 1 lb a week that will make almost a 10 pound baby, ouch!

Clint, Tanya, and Dane are doing well. Dane brought home a bug and happily gave it to his father. Clint wishes he would keep the bugs to himself. I remember when the boys were little that they gave me plenty of bugs!!!

Well, there is a break in the rain so I guess I will go dig in the dirt for a while.

Bye for now. My Poor strawberries will hopefully do better next year. Lee did get to eat one!

There is still hope for the tomatoes they seem happy!!!

Memorial Day Weekend

Its, time to remember all those who keep us safe in our homes and allow us all the freedom's that we so much enjoy in this country. THANK YOU!!! To everyone who is out traveling on our roads this Memorial Day weekend, drive safe and hope you all enjoy this weekend. Lee and Sam worked on a new patio for Sam and Shannon on Friday. Nana got to spend a couple of days with Shannon and Porter. Porter is getting another tooth and was a little cranky. Saturday we got together with friends for a barbecue and of course the food was wonderful and we all ate to much. Today we will be up at the lake with the Moroney family and their grandchildren along with Sam, Shannon and Porter. It is so nice to see all the boys grown up with their kids. Brings back memories. Monday I am off to Portland to spend time with my folks and Lee is going to try to catch some fish up at the reservoir with Riley's help. Below are a few pictures of what has been going on at the Houston house and baby pictures of course! The Kitty has taken a liking to the planter on the front porch.
Grandpa and Porter taking a ride on the tractor.
Men and boys have always loved to play in the mud so to speak. The beginning of Sam and Shannons new patio.The work is just about done.Porter making his mark on the new patio with dad's help.Porter the little walking man.Clint and Dane out enjoying the outdoors. Clint,Tanya and Dane are off this weekend enjoying the wonderful outdoors and Lake Francis.

Where has the time gone!!

Hi, This is a what you call a problem post. Having trouble arranging the pictures down at the bottom of the screen. Who knows how this is going to turn out. My Christmas catus thinks it is Christmas. It is just full of blooms.

Hi,

Can you believe that it is already the 11th of May. Hope all the mothers out there had a wonderful day! We have been busy with our above ground garden beds and planting. Lee did a nice job making and filling them. Pictures to follow. Now we just hope that the vegetables grow! It is suppose to be 22 degrees tonight. That would be a new record for here. I can do without a new record!!!!

Last week we had a nice visit with our friends Frank and Sandi Watkins who we met in Cabo and Peter and Lorraine Craigon who were coming home from Cabo heading to Canada. We played Mexican Train Dominos until almost midnight. ( that's real late for us old folks ) Lee heard about all the warm winter weather and is now trying to figure out how he can get some of that for next year.

Today we did what older folks due in the spring, cut wood!!!! It used to be much easier for both Lee and myself. The morning started out beautiful, blue sky and 37 degrees at 7 AM and by 10AM it was snowing!!!!! Didn't stop us though (darn it). Can you tell how excited I was to be out there??? We did get a nice load of wood and if I am still able to move on Thursday we will go get another load before the nice fallen tree we discovered is taken by someone else!

Shannon has 7 weeks to go until the new little boy arrives, Nana can hardly wait.

Well, that's about it for now. Wishing everyone a great week.

This is our load of wood from today, can you believe that it snowed on us this morning.

SPRING WHERE ARE YOU??????

Hi to everyone

Boy, I sure wish spring would come. It is the 14th of April and yesterday and today we are having show flurries!!! This weekend it is suppose to be in the 70's I sure hope the weatherman know what he is talking about. Last week we had some large decorative rock delivered to the house in the pictures below you will be able to see how the Houstons move rock. We also picked up river rock for the front of the house and we will have to use our muscles to unload that. It sounds like a good job for tomorrow. I am off on Thur to see Shannon and Porter for her Dr. appt. and get in that Nana time. Lee is going Sturgeon fishing on Friday with Sam and is hoping for a nice fish. We are working on our above ground beds for the garden and will post pictures of this project when we finally get the dirt and wood. I planted several pots of Nasturtiums and they have sprouted in the house. Not much else going on. Hope everyone had a nice Easter.

Till later, take care and think spring

I liked this picture so much you got to see it twice. (I'm still leaning )