Thick as Thieves

It has been almost twenty years since Brick and I met in our college dorm in Connecticut. Little did we now then that two short decades later (and with some small help from our lovely wives) we would be introducing our daughters to each other. All went well as Ayla and Sylvia greeted each other: but the world may never know a safe day again. Perhaps you might consider this hyperbole but one look at these two shows them already thick as thieves.

Sylvia, being five weeks older,
will probably drive the get away car.

This historic meeting is the lucky result of Brick's family also living in Oregon. After spending time with his northern family, Meg, Ayla and Brick dropped by our residence for a few days of tea, cookies and gifts. Below, Ayla sports part of a hand knit ensemble from Aurelia.








Sylvia scored some super sweet "Bumpity Blocks" that were designed by a friend of Meg and Brick. These blocks are really fun to play with, and I have even considered sharing them with Sylvia when she gets older.







Aurelia spent a little time considering the wisdom of the old adage: "Only have as many babies as you have hands."

Of course the two proud papas could not resist mugging with their progeny.

And of course Miguel couldn't resist playing near the electrical outlets.
No worries!