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…

I got my camera back from the repair people. They said they had to re-install the firmware. Anytime the dates get all skeewhippy, it’s a firmware issue.  Whatever firmware is. Definitely something that never happened with film cameras.

Issac entertains Iris.

DO I TALK LOUDER WITH THESE ON?

Issac is Matt & Katie’s third child.

 He is eight and has a lot of energy.

Eight is a great age for teaching things to littler kids.

Iris adores him.

Sophia was the first baby I really got to know. She was born in 1999. Now she holds my baby.

Katie kneading bread.

No, I don’t know what Iris is putting in her mouth.

Recurring subject: people I love doing every-day things.