Ezra turns 14!



We celebrated Ezra's 14 birthday, as we often celebrate his birthday: with a huge joint family birthday party for Ezra and Cousin Hugh. Aunt Dot and Uncle Dan joined us this year, hailing from their new beach cabin on the Oregon Coast!
Ezra, wearing his "hospital gown" shirt from Aunt Abigail, opening a card.

Cousin Hugh opening his presents



Monica observing!


Ezra's color-blindness shirt from Grandma Valerie
Fun to have additional relatives! Uncle Dan and Aunt Dot (Grandma Valerie's sister)





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