Thanks Courtney!

I feel much better now.

Dear Sweet Cousin Courtney,

Please, please, please forgive my mommy and daddy. They feel terrible for not visiting you while they were in Pasadena. Sometimes they are very forgetful and silly, and they promise to make it up to you.


So won't you forgive them? Pretty please??

Love,
E.J.
xoxoxoxo

Camping in the Sierras

You wouldn't know it from the photos, but we did do more than just pose for pictures while we vacationed. Noah, Audrey and Beast took us to the most amazingly beautiful and secluded spot in the Sierra National Forest. We froze at night, baked during the day, camped in the middle of nowhere, hiked the mountainside, and just took in the view. The trees were huge, the night sky was spectacular, and the whole experience was just delightful. Thanks guys! It was the best.

Around Pasadena

Since Noah had to work during the first half of our visit, Audrey kindly showed us around town. We picnicked, ate Pastrami and In-n-Out Burger (on separate occasions), found amazing deals at Goodwill (where all the rich folk dump their designer jeans!), chased the birds at Santa Monica Pier and stuffed ourselves silly on Audrey's incredibly delicious chocolate chip cookies.

At Noah, Audrey and Abel's House

Good morning.

Labor Day

We spent a lot of time with family last week.


We took turns snuggling Jagger.


And we made various chipmunk-cheek jokes at Jagger's expense.


It was perfect weather for sitting outside and wearing a jacket.


And while we sat, Papa whittled a lot.


And Mindy looked beautiful.


It was all just hilarious, really.