Jack had a ball running and digging in the sand at Cannon Beach last weekend. As much as he enjoyed running though, he still begged for a ride in Dad's arms as he got tired. 

As you can see from these photos, the camellias and magnolias have been beautiful this year. Do I appreciate everything more, or is it that I have the time, now that I am not working, to notice more? This has been such a glorious transition into spring,and it's only just begun! For the past 3 days, i have spent as much time as I can working in our gardens. I am delighted.

On Wednesday, I am scheduled for another chemo session, and then the following week will be my last. I am looking forward to be done with this phase.

Hope you are enjoying the beginning of spring.

Jack was a real trooper on his first real outing. He trotted and sniffed all over Elk Rock Garden at Bishop's Close. When I thought he might want a rest and ride in my arms, he wriggled out, like, "Do it my SELF!" The magnolias and other blooming plants were beautiful. Here are a few pix.

             Good Morning - I'm Jack. I'm 3 months old now. This is my dad, Ben. Doesn't he look happy holding me?

These are early bloomers in my garden. Mom says the cherry blossoms are down hill from Ainsworth School. I wouldn't know; they don't let me walk away from home yet. Soon we are driving to the Bishop's Close above River Road to see blooming magnolias and euphorbia. I bet Mom will post pictures of those later. She's a nut about flowers. They seem to make her happy, almost as happy as when she's playing with me.