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Even though Rogér and I both grew up in rural areas, it's been a while since we lived that way and the boys have never lived that way, aside from vacations at Grandma and Grandpa's house in Petrolia.

We kinda got used to our city ways, so moving out (even though its really not that far out) is going to take some getting used to.

We spent our first few nights at the farmhouse and they went fairly well.  Rogér and I learned that we are too old to sleep on the floor.

As Rogér and I were walking the perimeter of our 23 acres, we saw one of our neighbor families and exchanged waves.  Shortly after those neighbors came over with corn, squash, and lemon cucumbers from their garden! Yum!  When they saw that my mom and dad were staying also, they went home and brought us even more.  Later, another wonderful neighbor brought us freshly made blackberry muffins.  The best I've ever had!

A few neighbors like to target practice...or shoot the ground squirrels...or something.  I'm trying to remind myself that we did that at my parents' house too and will probably also do it here.  It's still a little unnerving, not knowing our neighbors that well.

We got a lot done too, especially with the help of Grandma and Grandpa Dan who finally got to see where they will be living soon!

Not so much on the house, but we got the (temporary) goat area set up and hot-wired a corral and pasture for the horses.

And the boys loved their tractor rides!




~Sarah


We found it.

After over a year of looking, six months of apartment living, and losing out on two properties that we were very hopeful but not quick enough to get, we found a place that felt just right and we got it!!

Welcome to our new home.



We are now owners of a historic Oregon home on over 20 acres.  

Originally built in 1880, by one of the first families to settle in the area, it was restored in the 1970's and added to in the 1980's.


For it's age, it's great condition, though it does need quite a bit TLC. And it will get just that.

We have so many plans for this place.  It's actually quite overwhelming.  

But we're pretty sure we can handle it.


~Sarah and Rogér



It dawned on me today that I haven't posted in quite a while!  Yargh, sometimes it's hard to keep up.  Summer has been a bit difficult, having the kids all day and packing swim, gymnastics, and dance lessons in as well random other activities.

The kids are doing great, though I think we're all ready for school to start in September!

I'm so thankful for the family oriented community that we live in.  It's kept us from driving each other completely crazy.

Kid's Fun Run





Water Feature




Fun in the Park Day







If only the weather would cool down, we could enjoy these activities without melting.

~Sarah










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