a year ago this little fella joined us on our journey. he's made a big difference....i see a lot more now, know more, feel like a better guy for knowing him. went out on a birthday dinner tonight (my birthday - two days early - his was a couple of weeks ago)...and was so proud of our huge family & how they doted over him. i let them do it for a change - as i was celebrating - ate a whole mudslide by myself too. taught the word 'avalanche' in the morning and ate 'mudslide' in the evening...an awesome way to start off the shot heard 'round the world/gotcha day/birthday/earthday holiday extravaganza weekend...by the way, my daughter (two pictures down) and dad - also in april. april rocks!