Pictures...

One of my close friends, who is about the best gift-giver there is, has made it possible for me to share pictures with you. I spent the afternoon getting the Lake kids ready for karate and gymnastics. I bribed them with letting them watch Nickelodeon, and spent the time taking their pictures...



Since he was a baby, Jude has always fidgeted his fingers around while they are held up near his chest. It's involuntary cuteness.




Avery gets stopped in public constantly by people telling her how much they like her glasses. Like a little lady she says "Thank you." One time when this happened and the person walked away, she looked at me and said "People ALWAYS say that."



Watching the Fairly Odd Parents, Sutton cannot be distracted. He is the ultimate thinker, always pondering what is right in front of him.