M&M took a quick fishing trip to the San Juan River |
Expert fly caster |
Flyfishing fashion icon |
The San Juan |
Matt's trout is jumping; can you see it? |
It's very quiet when there are no kids around |
Can't get Matt out of the river |
Final catch of the day |
Is this girl really 5 years old?! |
Must be true if the cake says so |
Daddy does the honors |
She's either making a wish or visualizing her first bite |
Kristina asks for a piece considerably bigger than her mom was expecting |
Ready to chomp |
I guess her wish came true! |
Birthday skyping with Aunt Emmy & Uncle Eric |
All birthdays call for crazy faces |
Another present from Baba & Papa |
"This owl is my new favorite stuffed animal!" |
Now that she's 5, Kristina heads right to the elementary school to pre-register! |
Annie wants to go to kindergarten too. |
She can already write her name. (We had no idea.) |
"But can you read this??" |
Special prize for decoding this puzzle |
Pizza night |
Kristina is ready to work in the kitchen |
Annie practices slicing skills |
Sweeties |
Fun and games on Cardenas Drive |
Simon came up with a great idea. |
Annie just realized the downside to this game. |
"Hmm, what's the best way to stay cool in the summer?" |
"Buzz cut!" |
Bravely facing the clippers |
"I suddenly miss my hair a little." |
Matt is now an experienced barber |
Sandwiches taste better with a buzz |
Sandwiches also taste better on a lakeside log |
Trying her luck with the trout at Tingley |
Annie disappears when it's time for bed. This is where we find her. |
It's Memorial Day, so we decided to set up a feast right next to the smoker. |
It's always a good time in the Lanes' garage. |
Every five-year old needs her own bank account |
Kristina deposits the contents of her piggy bank. |
Proud new account holder |
School's out! |
Picnic + book = paradise |
Annie & KJ hatch a plan |
"We are going to have a parade around Simon." |
Marching, marching, marching |
This kid cannot be distracted |
Another adventure: hiking outside Placitas |
Trail guides spot a cave |
Exploring the entrance |
"I'm not real keen on the whole darkness part of this." |
Annie is not going any farther |
Rock investigation |
Heading for the exit |
There are many routes that take you downhill |
Sisters on the trail |
Sisters off the trail |
Simon's new digital self-portrait |
Portrait #2 |
Portrait #3 |
Portrait #4 |
Portrait with Mom #1 |
Portrait with Mom #2 |
Mommy digital portrait |
Daddy digital portrait |
"OK, Simon, are we done yet?" |