

Joshua got a new bed.

He and Iris jumped on it until they were breathless.

Heather was leaving them uninterrupted to act like crazy kids.

I came in late with the camera.


Ari packs to leave.

Iris helps.

We don’t want her to go.

She takes her dog dish,

and her bicycle pump,

and her doggie,

and leaves us.


Now Iris looks like she was born in 1972 instead of 2012!
Charge! Knight of Sticks pursues the spark of his idea. Ready to take on the world, he charges at his goal. Go! Go! Strong with courage, he fears nothing. Aiming his bow to the sky, he shoots the moon. Let fly! He tucks those with less valor under his strong arm that they might ride. Come ride! Thus, he sets off his journey in haste. Though he has no clear plan of attack, he has glory in his eyes. And O!— he is a thrilling lover with his love for action.
But O! too— he is impatient and impulsive, and consequences be damned! When there is no clear goal, the Knight of Sticks is liable to get restless and act recklessly. He needs to learn about the consequences of his actions. Not every problem can be “fixed” right away; not everything can be controlled. Many things are made worse when one does not take the time to think. In order to keep out of trouble, it is necessary to give this Knight one’s full attention.
What is Joshua drinking?
Bubbles!
And that’s how his belly stays so round!
When Iris was tiny, I hiked Mt. Philo with her lots & lots.
My sister Cate took this photo when Iris was almost five months old.
But now that Iris is bigger, she doesn’t like being carried around all day along.
This means I get less exercise, but Iris gets more exercise.
Today, we finally hiked Mt. Philo again. Our friends went with us.
Little E. and Iris hiked maybe half-way. After a little while, E. decided to take a shortcut.
Unfortunately, the terrain he chose was not too toddler friendly.

Iris and E. explored the summit.

Apparently, E. is pretty sweet on Iris…





