We have welcomed summer with open arms...long sunny days, backyard play, and travel of course. We just returned from a quick trip to Texas where we reunited with family, relaxed at the beach, and spent time sharing with a few churches and individuals about Madagascar. Oliver (15 months) had so much fun with his cousin Gracy (2.5 years) who he hadn't seen in a year. He barely recognized her. He soaked up the grandparent love and went crazy over his 2 uncles.

Back on the home front we are putting away our suitcases and settling in for the summer. Jonathan hopes to not pack our bags again until we are packing for Madagascar next Autumn. We look forward to welcoming visitors this summer and hope you'll let us know if you're headed this way. Here are a final few pictures from our action-packed weekend. We competed in a family 5K race (Jonathan took 3rd place), I completed my 4th annual Gold Nugget Triathlon (along with 1200 other women), and we planted our garden. Hopefully it will be fruitful summer.