James is 2!

Two months ago, actually. Though we documented the occasion thoroughly, I neglected to post anything about it. However, as I organized pictures tonight I came across this little video of the kids enthusiastically singing Happy Birthday to James. I think he was getting into the spirit of it.

On another happy note, I was feeling thristy one warm morn this summer during a little family trip in central Oregon. I grabbed the nearest cup, filled it with agua and drank deeply, eyes closed. I felt a tickle on my upper lip, opened my eyes and shrieked louder than I have in a long time as I threw the cup across the kitchen.

Though unwelcome, it was a beautiful creature and my siblings and I had a good laugh about it. In retrospect, I should have given it to Isaac to see if he was hungry.