If you build it . . .

They will come. We are fairly positive that a Peregrine Falcon has taken a liking to our neighborhood. If any of you are avid aviary enthusiasts, please correct us if we are mistaken.


Daddy rides in the Tour de Tucson!

Above: Matching outfits from The Children's Place. Wahoo!
Below: The kids after swim meets and soccer games.

Halloween

Beach Trip

We had fun in Mexico a few weeks ago. Jill loves the water. The kids love Jill. I love them all.

Shakin' and Movin'

Motivation

I finally have motivation to keep my countertops clean. And to snack well. I love these little colanders.

Pottery

Elaine and I volunteered at the Botanical Gardens yesterday during their annual sale. We sat at a table for Pima County Natural Resources (to inform about buffelgrass, you know.) Our table was next to a vendor selling the cutest pottery. I bought 4 little colanders. They hold from 2 to 3 cups is all and look so pretty on my counter tops and hanging by my stove. The picture is from her website, www.botanicalsinclay.com. She uses botanicals to imprint in her pottery. I actually bought one similar to that in the picture, and the others are brighter blue with other shapes and patterns. I'll add more photos later. I just love them.

Jill and Elaine By the Numbers

26.5 inches long. Off the charts long.
14 lb 12 oz. 70 th percentile.
9 lb 3 oz when born.
Gained roughly 5 and 1/2 lb in 4 months.

Perspective: Elaine weighed 7 lb 1 oz at birth. Gained 9 lb 3 oz in 4 months for a total of 16 lb 4 oz. Elaine was around 25 inches long at 4 months.

The thighs say it all.