We're back!

Faces
Originally uploaded by Wingates.

We've been away for a while--from the computer mostly. It's been a flurry of activity the last few weeks as summer vacation drew to a close. Cora started school again last Wednesday. Kate and I drove with her to school. Some kids were screaming and crying, Cora was absolutely giddy. We pulled into carline next to one of her classmates from last year. She rolled down the window and yelled, "Hey Alex! Are we friends now?" She has been happy as a clam all week.

I went to a workshop for orthopedic massage in Pennsylvania a few weeks ago...amazing. The instructor could assess and treat complicated pain conditions that had been present for decades. I have a lot of studying to do.

It's hard to believe we're over halfway through the week already. Last weekend was a whirlwind of fun and family as we flew into Philadelphia for my cousin Adam's wedding. It was a blast for many reasons--first of all, Cora is quite the traveller. She adores airplane travel, particularly the snacks. But the best part was seeing all the cousins on the Davis side get together for the first time (for us at least). We are now faced with the enviable task of having to figure out how to take enough vacations each year to see everyone. We may have to start mixing sides of the family to get it all in. But it's clear that a beach trip in the summer is a necessary tradition that needs to continue from when we were kids.

Sarah took some great photos of the trip. See them here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cree/sets/721679/

They're Ba-ack!

Kate self-portrait
Originally uploaded by Wingates.

SuperMom and her progeny made it back safely last night after a whirlwind trip packed with adventures. Cora was happy to be home and even shed some happy tears when she saw her Daddy again. Happy tears all around.

Cora started in on her stories as soon as we got in the car and hasn't missed a beat since. W've been playing hard all day, playing Captain Hook and doing sidewalk chalk and having treasure hunts. Clearly she has grown accustomed to a new level of service from the big people in her life.

There is a photo album online of selected pics from the trip; just click on the picture and it will take you to the page. Look to the right of the screen for the "Kate and Cora and Oliver Road Trip" folder. Kate will be adding comments soon.