OK, Pictures -- I know you want them

I think we could all use a little reminder of just how cute these kids are after all:


First, a big "Thank you!" to Grandma Helen for the roller skates for Sarah (and Ruth's bike, too):






Here's Paul wanting to help Mom cook (and Sarah being a camera hog):




Next, a few shots from Russell's sneaky 40th birthday party. We are very humbled that all these great friends of ours would take the time to celebrate such a silly occasion, but any excuse for a party!




Next, we bring you California State Fair fun: