And after he's been hooked I'll play the one that's on his heart

Here are a bunch of pictures which represent only a fraction of the fun we've been having. Speaking of fun, we are leaving for Sac-town to see the Pid's wedding in 5 hours, so this will be fast.

Last weekend was the birthday of KB-Toys and we had a casino night party. The official theme was "Luck be a Loveless" and the party's theme song was (of course) Poker Face. I was in charge of decorating the Commune. I felt super edgy doing so because I was taught growing up that face cards were of the devil. But Caleb is a veritable card shark, so a poker-themed party he had to have!

Sometimes when I'm feeling particularly incompetent and untalented, I remind myself that I want to make birthdays my hedgehog concept (don't ask. It has to do with my leadership and organization class, and trust me, no one wants to hear about that). I like to commemorate them with vigor and zeal.


Fabulous snacks and the poker table Jonny kindly procured by means of KSL.
Los Boys!

I don't really have casino style clothing (although what I lack in casino gear I make up for in brown downeast basic shirts) but I wore red (the blood of angry men) and black (the dark of ages past) so I could at least match the cards.

"The Jordans" are always so fabulous. Of course they had casino night costumes at the ready. I am going to miss them badly--they're such fantastically creative people and always so inquisitive and fascinated by things. The last Shady Chapel show last week broke my heart.

Under "fabulous" see also "Laurel Asay Lowe."
Birthday cake, in keeping with Caleb's Jewish tradition but also in line with the theme of the party :)

This was a poker game full of merriment. See how Star Wars is on in the background?

Sunday was so lovely...every time I can go outside and feel sun on my skin I feel like I've come back to life again. Jonny and I went on a walk in Hobblecreek canyon and then to the park with the Lowes.

Amish Father and Mother Lowe.

Bradley! Magical as always with his cute velcro ball and glove.

Under "magical," see also: "The Little Stranger" and "Racher's ability to walk around so disproportionately shaped and not topple over face forward."

I finally have another symptom of pregnancy to report. My belly button is disappearing! When I first discovered it I freaked out. I'm not supposed to be able to see the bottom of it! I'm okay with it now, though.