Owen discovered the lilac blooms.

He loved the delicate scent.

Owen and all the neighbors spotted a mother duck and five ducklings in the stream.

Owen and Grumps planted morning glories and moon flowers.

Owen never climbs down when he can jump down!

Two and a half years old today!

Owen is ready to blow some bubbles.

Owen went on a "Yo, Meriwether Walk" visiting exhibits about Lewis and Clark's Philadelphia Connection. Here, he is visiting the College of Physicians.

Owen discovered he was on the front page of the Philadelphia Inquirer!

Happy Birthday Mommy!

Happy Mothers' Day to Grandmom, Mommy, and Gran!

Owen washed Daddy's car.

Owen is an expert bubble-blower.

A ride on the zoo balloon!

Christine, Mommy, and Owen are ready to board.

Owen was amazed at everything we could see.

The zoo sure looks tiny seen from above!

We could see up the Schuykill to Center City.

We were very high up! Photos on this page courtesy of Uncle Michael and Murphy.

Owen and Grumps built a fire in the fire place.

Owen is waiting for the roses to bloom.

A bloom! A bloom!

Owen is an expert gardener -- he gets right down in the dirt.

Grumps and Owen admire the coleus.

Owen helped plant the flowers for this pot.