Alex playing with his new birthday legos. 

Alex and Tate playing in the backyard. 

Chess is one of the major new programs at Greenbay this year. Our principal has had great success incorporating chess into the curriculum in other schools. 

"Who you lookin' at?" 

Tate and I spent quality time in the backyard after work. 

Books, Lots of Pie, and drinks make a great evening with Book Club. 

Tonight was the first meeting of Jane's book club. Jane, Amanda, Britt, Maya, and Sophia founded a female book club that discussed Life of Pi by Yann Martel this month. 

He's getting so big. His coat started to change this week to a thicker, rougher texture. He's an admixture of big paws, lumpy legs, and ferocious appetite.  

I turned 27 this year! 

Tate loves sleeping on his back in the middle of the kitchen. He feels so at home!