Sundays with Neighbors

We've started a habit of getting together with both sets of neighbors every Sunday (we live in between both sets). Each Sunday, it's at a different house. This past Sunday was our turn, and we had a great time! It ended up being a beautiful evening. We had great food, drinks, and conversation; we even ended up in tears from laughing so hard. We look forward to the next one.
Steve, Adrienne, (Clare), Chad, and Farida. (Where's Elam???)

Happy Tenure Cake

Toby received the official word that he got tenure! Nine years in the making and lots of publishing (in addition to excellent teaching), this is a huge accomplishment! Clare made her dad a Happy Tenure Cake, candles included.

Toby with his official letter.

Swimming Clare

This is Clare's first round of swimming lessons ever. She really loves them, and is happy to be joined by her good friend Andrew. They are the only two kids in the class, which is great because of the special attention they get. She is hesitant to try some things--like jumping off the ledge into the deep end--but she does end up trying and then is proud of herself.

Andrew and Clare learning how to doggy paddle.

In the deep end, learning how to jump in, and then how to be able to climb out all by themselves.

Splash!

Listening to their teacher, Miss Meghan, talk about safety.

Bedtime Voicemail

Liz: "Clare, it's bedtime."
Clare: "I'm sorry, but you've reached Clare's voicemail."