Rakhi

Yesterday was the Hindu celebration of Raksha Bandhan. Sisters tied rakhi (thread bracelets) onto their brothers, and brothers gave sisters sweets and gifts (aka cash)!

Aditi for Matt:

 Elizabeth for Bryce:

Cate for Ellis:

Cate for Jack:

Nina for Jack:

C.R.E.A.M.!

Groms at Scripps

The S.S. Awesome Possum

Legoland, day 2

Legoland, day 1

Nina welcomes Uncle "Dada" to SD!

Hugo in Vermont

Camel's Hump

Continuing our rock-themed weekend, we hiked Camel's Hump mountain: 

 Around a 2,500 ft climb in 3.4 miles from the car to the summit!

 At the peak:

 That's Matt and Cate:

 The summit is mostly a protected Arctic tundra area.

 Ellis with his head in a crevass:

 Some dudes:

Ellis' birthday rocks!

First, an outing to a climbing gym:

Then a rock/mountain cake:

Presents!

Make a rocking wish!

Minecraft Legos rock!

Ellis is 8!

Also, tire swing!

At the river in Plainfield

Circus Smirkus