On our hike yesterday - these roots were incredible!

Thankfully, Sam’s eye is fine today. He woke up last night pretty uncomfortable but it seems Tylenol did the trick. I am grateful for a good outcome. We said a prayer of thanksgiving this morning as we set off on a run. Sam said “Oh, and mom also say ‘Don’t let sand or dirt get in our eeeeyyyyes’ in our prayer.”

Thanks to Michelle for snapping a picture of the kids playing on this incredible tree. Today we went on a little jog, then bumped into a good friend and her kids at Lanikai Juice. Sam is enjoying watching “Searching for Superstars” (not the kind you’re thinking of but nebula and supernova!)…

Last update – just got back from a great party thrown by a friend of mine. This was the first time I have had a babysitter put the kids to bed since Ben was born 15 months ago. Everyone did great and I just sneaked in to check on them – sleeping soundly. What good boys. Probably helped that they went to celebrate Caliegh’s birthday – complete with castle bouncy house – just a couple hours before bed! I really enjoyed talking to other grown-ups, and also enjoyed some time just sitting quietly and eavesdropping. I am not used to being around so many people! Funny side note…people really loved my hair – several compliments on the style. It was fun to respond when they asked where I went that I hack off a ponytail every three years or so for charity! How lucky am I that my hair looks good with that simple cut. We’ll see how it looks in a couple months, though 🙂