I think we've got a monkey in the house.

Yes, yes we do. And he's sporting his most handsome hairdo...the one-sided-banana-faux-hawk.

A few recent shots

i see you!


hmm...so far this has happened twice. notice the line in the sugar from his finger dragging through it, just prior to a blissful, naughty treat.


that's an armful of cuteness!

On the road again

The last weekend in April, Lena and I went to visit Chris' parents for their second annual "Roadrunner Road String Jam" - a friends and family bluegrass festival on his parents' property in Northern New Mexico. Last year Chris and Lena got to go...this year, my turn!



Another really good reason to visit New Mexico...the longjohn at the Spic and Span. Seriously, this donut is about as big as my head!!


This is the house where Chris grew up, no Tinkers there anymore, but we had to sneak a shot. See the huge beam on top of the gate? Hewn by Lena's own Grandad!

Out to eat...

Out to eat...again.

Somebody's really gonna miss her tio!

Lena and I each made rock piles...so we can check and see if they're still there next time we visit.

In Santa Fe, enjoying some time with Nana and Grandad, and looking quite smug after getting two new princess dolls from Toyopolis. Oh dear...

Vacation in the sun!

We just got back from celebrating my mom's 60th birthday down in Southern California...sure stinks to come back to 40 degree weather and rain.

Pool kids!








Three girls out to lunch.



A hummingbird in its nest in my mom's backyard.



If you ever visit Palm Springs, they've got a great play structure at the airport!



Stella looking a bit tan on those cheeks!

The Living Desert

We also went to the Living Desert, which is kind of like a zoo crossed with a botanical garden, featuring all kinds of desert wildlife. It was beautiful, but very hot!

Puddle jumpers

gone fishing.

moments before eli falls into puddle...

stella's not buyin' it. not for one minute.

Eli's latest fave

Dirt of one kind or another

Hello. My name is Eli.

And I pooped my pants on the way to Easter dinner.

close ups

lena wearing her new heart dress. this is her genuinely excited face, pure sweetness.

stella sporting her "big smile" and her first official haircut - a very cute bob she got on Easter sunday from my cousin linda.

isn't that an adorable little mug? he works me over good with those eyes. and that would be a "mom" haircut...hmm.

Quintessential Eli

mmm...fresh berry yogurt. good in my mouth, even better all over my head!


frequently quizzical...


and happy, too.


fish face.


i know i have a lot of swing pictures, but they just look so giddy and cute when they're swingin'.

Kiss me!