Reading time.  Mason still loves his Barefoot Books

Mason trying out his Strider bike.  Thanks, Galies!

Baking.  Mason loves to help Mom in the kitchen.

Sibs.

Inspired by the book "Chopsticks" (thanks Sybil!), the kids had 

sushi and learned how to use chopsticks one evening.

Starting 'em early.  H playing some aggressive defense (or trying to take the stick).

Mason looking cool and Hannah with one of her funny facial expressions

Just another fun weekday in the summer at our house

This happy boy doesn't care if he's still wearing his lunch.

Mason's b-day cake -- a race car

Mason opening his b-day presents with a little help from his big sister

Cuddling cousins

Hannah's Tinkerbell birthday cake

Mason's train birthday cake for his "friends" party

 A Sunday at the ballpark in mid-August (Hannah was dressed for the Kentucky Derby)

Pals

Planting the seed early.  He should be ready for the real deal in about 8 years, right?

A picnic at a private pond for two.  Sarah took the kids for a dip and 

a picnic lunch shortly after the official pond season ended 

at our local swimming hole.