Jude with his birthday cards. My mom always used to take these pictures and I love looking back at them and recognizing gifts and cards. Hope Jude will enjoy that some day too. He was so proud to stand by his cards! 
Jude and Olive. Our friends Grant and Nicole (below) came to visit for Jude's birthday party and brought their baby olive. Jude was enamoured with the puppy!
Yes, we have been slacking on the blog. Summer has hit and although I would like to say we have slipped into a more relaxed summer pace, we have been crazy trying to wrap up the school year, taking classes, writing grants, doing house projects and landscaping projects, and taking care of a little boy who has been sick sick sick..... Although I can't offer you and pictures in real time, here are a few more pictures from Jude's birthday weekend.
