Tonight was Elias's birthday! He had a great birthday-- excellent presents from the grandparents!! Right now, the guys are screaming around the hallway playing with the air cannon. Here are a few pictures for your viewing pleasure:

In other news, Ron was talking to one of his new co-workers today and was told a horrifying story. Apparently, this guy had a mini-dachshund who got out in the yard because one of the kids left the back door open. Unfortunately, a hawk had recently moved into the back yard and had set up a nest. The hawk swooped down and snatched up the dog and the dog is no more. How's that for the life cycle of the desert?