Thirty years ago. February 24, 1980. Jacob Mark Dorr entered our world. This is the first picture ever taken of him, at two hours old.
Two days old, leaving the hospital.
Three weeks old.
First birthday, 2/24/81. We love you, Jake. Have a special day today.
Today was our big day to pick up six baby chicks from the local farm supply store. We got one each of every variety they were selling: Rhode Island Red, Barred Rock, Ameraucana, Buff Orpington, Australorp, and sex link (huh?). They are soooo cute!
We put them in a cage in Mark's tool shed in the back yard, under a nice heat lamp, where they will live for about a month, until they are bigger (and until Mark finishes building their chicken coop).
About all they can do at this point is peep and poop. And eat. And drink.
A few nights ago we went to Beka's parents' home to see pictures from Jake and Beka's trip to Ethiopia to get their son. And look who else was there! Baby Sam, the brand-new son of Beka's sister Alison and brother-in-law Brandon. What a joy it was to cuddle with him.
And, like our chickens, sweet Sam does his share of peeping and pooping, too! ♥
Happy Birthday to our very favorite son-in-law, Chris. We love you, we are so thankful for you, and we hope you have a wonderful day today. We are excited to celebrate your big day with you this weekend! ♥
Mark and I had such a lovely Valentine's Day today. We had a great time with our church's small group this morning. Then this evening we had a very fun picnic - right in our family room! Fried chicken, a big salad, and a decadent chocolate dessert were enjoyed by candlelight, surrounded by fresh roses, and with classical music playing softly in the background. Fun and romantic. Did I mention that I have a very sweet (and creative) Valentine? Love you, Mark. Thanks for a Valentine's Day that I will remember forever.
Yep - he's a real charmer!
Grandpa and Ayeresam with their chew toys.
Happy baby. Happy Grandpa.
You'll have to click on the picture to fully appreciate it, but this article appeared in the latest edition of our local newspaper, The Philomath Bulletin. It details the recent Geography Bee, which is sponsored by the National Geographic Society, and which Mark organizes each year at his middle school. And this year, like each of the past 20 years, Geoman (my very favorite super hero) made an appearance.
