Goings On

Monica with her handmade (by her) braided headband:

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A craft which required NO preparation, and which I could practically do in my sleep. Perfect!

 

A Sunday afternoon stroll with the kids. Winter in the Willamette Valley people. On days like that you wonder why anybody lives anywhere else!

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Ezra’s birthday card for his dad, in February:

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The text:

you’r the best Dad Ever because

1. you give us treats

2. you take us to school

3. you take us home from choir

4. your realy nice to us and I think that’s all.

It’s not exactly, “Thank you dad for leading us in the way of righteousness” but it’s definitely sincere.

 

 

And finally a few candid shots of Elena enjoying her new favorite place: outdoors!

 

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