So, we’re on vacation at Brian’s parents. Just to make sure we have a nice profitable weekend….
Friday morning I woke up at 5:30 and walked four miles with Mom…
Friday evening we went on a five mile bike ride….
Then we went swimming….
But all that was only warm up for today!
We recruited all of Brian’s brothers to go on a 9 mile training run this morning!
Up at 5:00 we did it in an hour and a half, stretched, had a big breakfast and cooled off in the pool.
Now for a backgammon tournament.
The other day, Brian put together a new entertainment center for Lance! Since Lance loves to stand up and loves to have his hands free to bang things, this seemed like the perfect time to introduce the walker.
He loves it!
Unfortunately, Lance has short legs. So we used a book to give him a little boost.
Despite temperatures over 100 in the afternoons, mornings here in Dallas have been quite pleasant this past week. I’ve taken Lance out to enjoy the weather a few times recently in hopes of nurturing a love for the outdoors 
Lance wasn’t real thrilled with the texture of grass – though I have to admit I wouldn’t want to lie where my eyes were in danger of being poked out by grass blades.
Turned over on his back was a little better but it took a while to recover from his first experience.
Sitting up and away from the grass gave Lance the opportunity to assess the situation and make a better judgment on whether the grass be friend or foe.
A tentative sample proved to reinforce his first impression.
Phooey on the great outdoors – fingers are much tastier!
The grass withers, the flower fades but the word of our Lord stands forever!
Baby performs two stunts in one evening!
After being put down for a nap yesterday baby reaches new milestone while parents eat dinner. Mother says, “For a while I could hear his little ‘not sleepy’ noises as he settled down, then came a mad cry so I went to see what was wrong…” The baby had rolled over, much to his surprise! Further inquiry confirmed that the stunt was repeated this morning.
In other news…..
Baby Cahill has learned how to play a new game! Parents are delighted with emerging talent. “We can’t get anything done because we’re always watching his next move” says Dad. Both parents are convinced their son has excellent chances for the 2026 olympic games.
