We so enjoyed last evening with our family! Though we face-timed with the kids andLeo about ten times during our European trip, it just isn't the same as being there in person. In three weeks, the changes in a toddler are extraordinary. Leo is talking more and I can't get over how agile, quick and steady-on-his-feet he seems to be.
First thing this morning, Leo went into his playroom and asked for his Pinocchio doll. (Okay, Leo didn't actually say "Pinocchio". He just pointed at the wooden toy and grunted, but Bubba and I are happy Leo likes the carved doll that we have schlepped around since Florence!
Before flying home this afternoon, we went to Travel Town in Griffith Park with Leo and a bunch of his pals (their parents and a few grandparents), including Leo's little girlfriend.



There is also a train ride - of course. Leo just loves a train ride.


Someone raised that girl right.
We left Los Angeles when Leo went down for a nap and flew to our home in Portland, Oregon. We are now busy with laundry and reorganizing.
Why the rush?
We are going on a trip in the morning.
Until my next update, I remain, your jet-lagged correspondent.