After much parental and peer pressure, Audrey today stood without assistance. Clapping and laughter filled the house. Emily & Isaac now anxiously await the first steps.

And to the folks on the East Coast, a little snow is nice, but you've really overdone it this time. We went on a nature hike today here in Pasadena. Mild and slightly overcast, we braved the sub-70 degree temperatures to find a Geocache in Eaton Canyon. We even encountered what appeared to be running water which we've come to understand is called a "stream." A great adventure, but nothing like shovelling your car out of a driveway that's been snowplowed in.

Lastly, if you've ever wondered how a gal like me ended up with a guy like him, this explains it all. Martin bought me some half-price conversation hearts.