Meanwhile, Back on the Farm

Today marks three weeks at my mom's. This is the longest stretch of time I have "lived" with my parents since I moved out when I was 20.  Believe it or not, we are all still getting along just fine! Although they miss their dad terribly, the boys are having a blast.  Reagan, especially, loves being here.  Although it is not a real farm, my parents live in the country and have all of the makings of one. There are dogs, chickens, pigs and guinea fowl, that Reagan loves to be around. He has even starting calling my mom's dog, Vivian, his!

Sophie

Guinea Fowl

Reagan asked me yesterday for farm animals and a dog in Tortola.  We have a place lined up already, that does not allow pets.  I explained this him and he was pretty upset about it.  Reilly has also had fun here.  He has been helping feed the dogs and pigs. I have even gotten in on the farm "action."  One afternoon last week, one of the pigs "escaped" from her pen.  Mom was out and about so I was left to wrangle her back into her pen.  I think the whole family was surprised that this "city" girl actually did it all by myself!


Highlights of our stay here on the Mendocino Coast have been spending time with my parents, having a "girls only" night with one of my besties, an afternoon at the beach, a pancake breakfast at the historic Mendocino firehouse and a day at the Cloverdale Citrus Fair and parade. I have not been to the fair for at least 15 years. We even arrived early enough to watch the parade. The parade was Mardi Gras themed, and the boys had a blast collecting beads.  They also loved all of the firetrucks in the parade and all along the parade route. Of course, the highlight of the day for the boys was the carnival.  The boys love rides and especially loved the roller coaster.  It was also great to see several friends that I have known since first grade!

Historic Fire Truck

Jug Handle Beach

A Cal Fire truck in the parade.

The roller coaster at the carnival.

This weekend we will return to San Francisco to meet Chris. We have loved our time here on the "farm" and are eagerly anticipating the next part of our journey.