just life and some beautiful photography

We are not officially on summer break yet.  Tomorrow is Connor's last day of school.  I will celebrate the fact that I do not have to wake anybody up and do not have to make that 10 minute run to school for the next 2 1/2 months by baking cupcakes. We need a school's out party around here.  Connor's not looking forward to being bored.  I think some summer passports are in order.

Dean made it home in one piece from hiking the Grand Canyon (I don't know why I worry, but I always do).  He was tired from the 5AM mornings, but otherwise completely whole.  He wasn't even sore! How do you manage that one?! I'm afraid that when I finally do hike the Canyon, I'll be walking like a grandpa for weeks. Dean didn't bring a camera along, but his brother Russell has been writing about their hike as well as sharing some beautiful photography over on his blog.

My 22 month old has figured out how to ride a two-wheeler bike with trainer wheels.  

This boy is working hard at keeping up with his older siblings. He has also figured out how to get out of his crib. Sigh. Now what? Bedtime has just gotten 5 times harder.