Fall Photography

In a few days, I’ll post photos that Yen took during our walk at Mt Auburn last weekend, but I have my own “behind the scenes” photos to share first.…

Fall Day

I insisted that the kids go for a little hike after breakfast this morning. I hate spending a single minute of fall indoors. And please meet Mina’s favorite gourd, Pelican.…

A Day Off

The kids have the day off from school, so they are puttering with Yen. (I don’t have it off. I told Yen, “I will earn money for your leisure!”) Linus…

GQ

Linus is modeling his new jacket. So dreamy!

Stylin’!

Linus got a haircut that he is very, very happy with – he even allowed Yen to take photos! Mina is supportive. And as a bonus, here is the kids’…

Blue Stripe Belt

Linus earned his purple with blue stripe belt last night! It’s wonderful to see him advancing but all the more special because of how close he came to dropping out…

Passport Renewal

It’s time to renew Linus’s passport, so Yen snapped some pics. This is a little easier than when he was a baby! But you still have to get it right.…

Bookworms

After resisting for so long (and causing me so much anxiety), Linus has finally started to enjoy reading. They have been making Yen take them to the library every day…

Summer Fun

I didn’t forget about Linus’s birthday! It was actually a big production: cake and presents on the actual day and a visit to Kimball Farm with his friends on Saturday.…

Ecuador: Otavalo

The last stop on our trip was Otavalo, a market town about an hour and forty-five minutes outside of Quito. We wanted a location that would be relaxing after the…

Galapagos: Isabela

After our intense day touring the islands around Santa Cruz, we had to get up early to catch a boat to our next destination, Isabela. People kept referring to it…

Purple Belt

Mina tested – and achieved – her purple belt!

Locked Up

We visited Salem with Yen’s family, and I got Linus to go into the stocks. I had no idea someone so punished could look so adorable.