Carol models our new laundry room/Garage!

We need to take a better picture- it's not really all crooked, and the floor is painted nicely. The backsplash and a few tile details (like kick panels) are not yet done, but we're pretty excited.

next, the bathroom :-)

Zachary is FOUR!

Today is Zack's fourth birthday. I cannot believe our "baby" has grown up so much! We had a very nice birthday party yesterday, and several of his friends came. The kids made "monster" puppets and played a blindfolded "make a monster" game. Then we swam and ate cake. It was a good party! Also, he received a lot of really great presents!

Carol's edible work of art - Blooregard Q. Kazoo - before it got messed up. 

Reuben and Sarah liked the water and boats toy. 

Siena likes her new dollhouse, courtesy of Nathan. 

Reuben puts together a very nice monster. 

Getting a deep breath to blow out the candles. 

Zack has a new "stomp rocket" set and "Fosters" t-shirt. 

Zack's friends getting cake. 

Zack waiting for his birthday cake. 

Summer

Richard and Judy are here visiting. Siena and Zack are going to camps. Time is flying by this summer!

The Langstons 

Siena digs it at Half Moon Bay! (Digs it! Get it?!)

The eclectic collection of flowers in my new garden plot. 

My little potted garden by the front door. 

An orange rose so pretty I had to put it in a vase. 

Judy, Rich, and Siena like my corney jokes. 

Siena poses with some of her guy-friends at her pool party. 

Siena and Zack built a big brick wall in the alley.