San Diego was lovely and warm and sunny. Joe got a new telescope mount which we took to a local oceanside park for viewing. Andrew couldn't quite master the one eyed look. Andrew is so excited with life, with running and chattering and trying to be part of his world int he most grown up way possible--and sometimes it is frustrating. Most of the time he repeats the words until he gets them right, recognizes the concepts we are talking about, and very often persists in his own view of what is right in the universe. ("lots of cars" to take to the park when we say "choose two")

Drew no longer needs his doggies close to hand, and he is willing to sleep a little in the afternoon, even when there are extra grandparents in the house. His smile is wise and his eyes sparkle and he does know that many people love him.

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