Blowing Out Birthday Candles

Please note the un-exploded nature of this cake — quite proud of that, I am.

Three Cousins

Three Ladies

The umbrella didn't provide quite enough shade, so they had to keep switching chairs.

Boys in the "Big" Tent

Elena & Gerry

Every little girl needs a pet giraffe.

Little Tent

Cam and Ian are too big now for the little owl-shaped tent we bought a couple of years ago (particularly when they're in close proximity to one another, which often leads to wrestling), but it's just about right for Elena.

Opening Birthday Prezzies

With help from the boys, of course.

Find Ian

"Bury me, Dada! Bury me!" Who am I to refuse?

Visitor

We don't know why, but this seems to be the year of the bunny at our house. We've seen one or two in the yard every week since early March.

New Sandbox

While Cam read, Ian played in the new sandbox — unfortunately, he spent much of his time shoveling sand out of it.

Easter Afternoon

Cam sitting on Nana & Pappy's back deck, reading a book in the warm sunshine.

Drooping Daffodils

The calendar says Easter, but the weather says Christmas.