We enjoyed having Brian and Veronica and family visit in January as they returned from Brian's internship in sunny Florida to mid-winter Boston. Ivy is such a treat to have around. She is one of the smiliest baby's I've ever met (especially in contrast to Daniel who is slow to bestow a smile on anyone).

Lance, Spencer, Simon and Stuart were all so excited to have extra friends around all week that they usually woke up and hour or two earlier than usual just to enjoy each other's company. Only problem was the resultant fatigue and bad moods that usually surfaced right after breakfast and sometimes lasted throughout the day. They really enjoyed drawing together, and we can definitely credit Lance for Simon's recent interest (or perhaps better put, obsession) with drawing all things machine-like, especially things from Star Wars.