Earlier this month, we kicked off Summer with a family camping trip to Paulina Lake in Central Oregon. Lured by tales of a dig-your-own hot-spring, we spent two days hiking, relaxing, and soaking up the sun. We were successful in finding the hot-spring–an underground spring that bubbles up through the gravels at the shore of the lake–and, lucky for us, found the hard work of digging it out already done! We still had our work cut out for us in keeping it bearable by tempering the heat with buckets of cold lake water. By the end of the trip, Leland became a marshmallow-roasting pro, and was surprisingly gifted at lounging in the hammock. It must be hereditary . . .

Some of these people may or may not be members of our family, but you’ll have to guess who.

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Our little guy is growing up so fast! Apparently, his uncle’s taste for fine yarn is rubbing off on him…

A quick salute to sun, warm breezes, and hammock time . . .

Leland Davis Coyote Flood came into the world on Sunday, October 11th, at 2:17 pm.  He immediately went to mom’s chest, and Dad went straight for the camera! The photo below was taken mere minutes after his delivery. He is a very healthy boy, and our one-word description for him is vigorous! He is a strong squirmer, passionate crier, voracious eater, and keen observer. We are so extremely thankful for such an amazing little man and are enjoying getting to know him and learning how to live as a family.