I have to wait for the pictures (Lon has the camera in Seattle), but we had a great week. Michael, Anita & "Darwin" were here since Wednesday, since Michael has a "vacation" from rotations for a while, and Angie made it for Saturday and Sunday. "Darwin" has found his toes lately and can play and talk for hours...well, maybe not THAT long. We ate much more than we should have, but it was really good! And, of course, Mr. Easter Bunny left a treasure hunt (Mrs. Bunny was making dinner!). We have all decided that Mr. Bunny has exceptional "creativity" when it comes to poetry and clues! Michael & Anita's bunny even left a special little hunt for Mom. It was great fun! We are so excited to go see Chris this week. What a sweet birthday present from Lisa! Can't wait to see all Tami's clan, too. I promise to get some pictures on here real soon.

We got to be with the kids this last weekend. I've decided that Lon and I truly need a "shot in the arm" every so often by being with those we love. We watched Tami and Anita running a 5-mile Tulip Run, even though Tami has never run 5 miles in her life, with Lindee and Mason cheering them on with their hand-printed signs and uninhibited enthusiasm. We played with baby "Darwin" and got lots of smiles and listened to his own kind of "talking," noticing that his best smiles were always ready for his Daddy. We saw little Drew dragging his cast as he crawled or scooted on his little bottom so he could do everything all the rest of us were doing--all with a big smile on his face. Lindee picked a bouquet of flowers just before we left and ran waving after our car for several blocks...and I thought of her all the way home. Sweet Mason announced he "needed another hug" before we left and completely warmed our hearts. Yes, we love to be with our family. Every single one lifts us every time we "rub shoulders" or just hear their voices. I guess that's what it's all about, isn't it?!

Mason's Birthday Song