First Day, New School

Just before Emilio was about to walk through these doors into his new school (Monte Vista Academy), I asked him to stop so that I could take a photo. I didn't tell him to smile, but obviously, he did anyway. You could say that the smile is "fake," but the willingness to try something new is genuine. Emilio's a good sport. And he had a good first day.

Advanced Swinging

Awaiting Fireworks ... Again

We saw fireworks in Texas on the 4th, but when we got back to Oklahoma, we learned that Ada's show had been rescheduled do to lightning, so we got a double dose this year.

Notice the strobelight toe ring?

Back on the Wintersmith Express

I think what excites Emilio the most about these train trips is the bag of popcorn.

Spotting Swine in Southern Sweden

Grandmother Meets the Beatles

Grandmother and Paul McCartney are the same age, by the way.

How to Celebrate Your Dad's 42nd

Ride a white pig and a blue dolphin (see below), throw yourself down a tunnel slide, take a nap with Granddaddy, don your floaties and wear out Uncle John Dan at Aunt Carolyn's pool. Eat some pizza and lots of cherry tomatoes, sing Dad "Happy Birthday" and give him all the hugs and kisses he wants. Well done, son.