Cochranes visit from Mali

Steve getting introduced to Jessie


Becky... don't ask.


The boys on a tractor ride to the pumpkin patch


The whole family, plus a little extra!

Weekend views in Virginia

An approaching storm rolls over the mountains


The fall colors out our front door


Jessica watching UFOs flying over her crib


Jessie looking proud of herself

Jordan the artist

A few months ago Jordan changed his career choice -- "I've decided I don't want to be a rocket scientist anymore when I grow up. I want to be an artist." Here's today's demonstration of his artistic talent!

Cuter by the day

pumpkin carving..;'[][/,';'[=]

A few sleeping Jessie pics

Canadian Honored by Being Selected to Represent Virginia Republicans

I received this today, addressed to my mother:

Dear Ms. M. Hekman,

You have been selected to represent Republican voters in Virginia...

Your registered Census is one of a select few being mailed into Virginia's 10th Congressional District...

Because of your high level of political involvement and steadfast commitment to the Republican Party, your personal input on the questions presented in your Census Document is critical to our Party's future...

Ironically, my mother lives in Canada and has never had an address in Virginia. I can only guess that Amazon or one of the one or two other companies she has purchased items from and had shipped to my address sold her information to the Republican party.

A few more recent pics

Miscellaneous activities

Little Joey Run

Proverbs 26:3

All Jessie, all the time...

Jessie slept all the way in till 6:45am today, from about 8pm last night! Way to go, girl!

Here's her approximate routine these days (though it keeps evolving):
5:00am up for a bottle with Daddy
5:30-8:00am sleep
8:00-10:00am gurgle and smile at Mommy
10:00-12:00am morning nap
12:00-2:00pm gurgle and smile at Mommy
2:00-3:00pm early afternoon nap
3:00-4:30pm gurgle and smile at Mommy and Jordan
4:30-5:00pm late afternoon cat nap
5:00-8:00pm gurgle and smile at Mommy, Jordan and Daddy, but also complain about nasty stomach cramps which are eased by lots of holding
8:00-5:30am sleep

Jordans art games

Get a magnifying glass and find three flags.


Find out how many tiles there are put the answer under coments.