My Own Little Chair

Elias recently claimed the smallest chair in our home as his own. He discovered that if he removed the cushion it became low enough for him to climb in and out.
He was pretty pleased about that.

Now it's his official reading chair.

He reads...

and reads...

and... notices we're taking pictures of him.

And then reads some more.

And has a good laugh.

Birthday Visit from Papa!

Papa accepted our invitation to come celebrate his birthday in Iowa!
Iowa is the absolute best place to have birthday parties.
It's a little known fact.

Elias lost no time getting Papa situated with a good book...or two...three...

e went to lunch at our very favorite lunch restaurant "126". Sorry there's no pictures of our dishes, but just picture the best steak sandwich ever with tomato bisque soup and a grilled veggie salad with goat cheese. Come right away, and we'll take you there, pronto!!!

It's Birthday Party Time!

Daddy and I.
(We're both pretty happy about having our all-time favorite birthday cake.)

Making a wish!

Good-bye, Papa! Come back real soon, alright! Please!!!

We love you!