Sand crabs

Maia and Leo enjoyed the sand at Cannon Beach.

Protecting her eyes

Maia braced herself for a fun-filled day in the sand. (That intense squint is actually her new smiley face for the camera.)

Uncle Jeff

A favorite lap.

Forget about A Little Old Man...

Eli hung the moon.

Swinging with the big kids

Maia loved playing with her cousins, Eli and Jonah, and the OM (Original Maya), a close friend.

Minnesota family

Worms in Dirt

It's a classic dessert.

Ruttger's boat ride

Kara, Jeff, Eli and Jonah enjoy an afternoon ride on the lake.

Noah and Leo's Birthday

Language development

Babies should be read to thirty minutes a day.

On stage

We couldn't get enough of Maia's first performance at Clark College (where she goes to day care two days a week).

Springtime snow

Morning exploration

Family weekend

Aunt Sarah and Uncle Jimi made the loooooong drive from Montana to Oregon to spend a weekend with us on Mt. Hood. It rained and rained and rained, but we had a great time. We even managed to get out and hike one day.

Moving in

Fast car

Maia pauses for gas at Gigi and grandpa's house.