James' birthday

Speaking of James... I never got around to posting his birthday pictures.

James turned sixteen in March, and we celebrated at Dae Gee Korean BBQ.

Ryan wasn't able to join us, so Kevin took his place. Both kids were delighted when the waitress referred to Kevin as "James' brother."

We chose a cook table, which means our meal was delivered to us raw...

and we cooked it ourselves. 

The master chef at work. 

It was pretty much all meat.

You wouldn't believe how much they ate.

I'm glad we didn't have to do the dishes! 

 March 2018

NHS Induction Ceremony

Yesterday evening, James, Seth and I went to Overland...

for the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony.

The event opened with a short speech by Principal, Leon Lundie... 

and the lighting of the candles. 

Then the new inductees were called up to the stage one by one. 

James doesn't let me take his picture very often these days... 

so I kind of got carried away.

All the pictures!

Stink eye.

I also tried to take pictures of some of his friends...  

and, of course, his "brother," Kevin. 

Sixty six smart kids.

They took an oath and left the stage.

The rest of the ceremony was dedicated to speeches, awards, presentation of scholarships...

and recognition of the outgoing seniors, including Ryan's girlfriend, Katie. Congratulations, Katie!

After the ceremony, everyone congregated in the hall for snacks and pictures.

Congratulations, James, Kevin and all the other new NHS members!

April 2018

Catch not fetch

Darcy has no interest in playing fetch, but she is really, really good at catch.

April 2018

Easter

Carol, Seth, Darcy, Emma and I celebrated Easter at the Church of Dog. It was a good day.

April 2018

Happy campers

Ryan went camping in the mountains with his friends, Curtis and Joseph, over spring break. Here are some of his photos of the trip, plus one of mine.

 March-April 2018

Before and after

March 2018