We drove down to Southern Oregon to visit my parents this weekend. They live about four hours away, so we left on Friday night so that the girls would sleep most of the way, and arrived around midnight. Grandma and Grandpa just bought a 1900 square foot home on a 5 acre lot, and this was the first time we’d ever seen it. It’s a beautiful piece of property about 10 minutes out of town, so it’s quiet and peaceful. There’s also a manufactured home on the property, which they hope to fix up for guest housing. They have wild blackberry bushes, a seasonal pond, and occasional deer who wander through their field. Grandma made fresh blackberry pie and homemade ice cream to treat us. 
Daddy spent the weekend helping Grandpa around the “farm” (the only livestock at present is their little ankle-biter, but it’s a start). Dave’s handyman skills have always been a big hit with his father-in-law. They managed to get the sprinkler system working in the field out front, which was perfect timing. Grandma wants to prep it for planting a huge garden next spring, with a chicken coop at one end to keep the insects at bay and lay fresh eggs. There are plans for an orchard, goats, rabbits, and various home improvements, so it will be fun to watch the place take shape over time.
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