Welcome Home, Colin!

Colin arrived home (which is currently Camp Pendleton, California) safely from Afghanistan.  We're so glad that he's back, and cannot wait until his visit!  Hopefully the little one comes along in time to meet Uncle Colin!

Colin (and kitten) in Afghanistan.  I will post a more recent photo as soon as he's able to send me one!

Snow Days



 We don't normally see a lot of snow here, so the two significant snowfalls we've had so far this winter were quite exciting.

Kona loves getting attention from Dad Lyons (thanks for putting up with her Dad!).

Kona's enthusiasm is much improved from her first experience with snow.

Flashback: February 2009.

Kona's "rope show" in the snow.  (Performances of the "rope show" generally begin as soon as an "audience" enters the backyard.  Other times, no audience is required).  The barks in the background are Kona's next-backyard-neighbor dogs.

Lauren walks (jogs) Kona.

A fervent tug-of-war ensues.

The battle wages on (please note that Kona has the weight advantage).

Kona walks (jogs) Lauren.

Lauren v. Kona, Round 2.

Clyde steps in to assist, and to place a tape line for Ciala to practice cartwheels.

  Kona always listens to Dad.

Ciala prepares to cartwheel.

 Our graceful girl...

 With the snow days over, Ciala returns to school to present her school project.  She developed an original board game: The Skittles Game!