We miss you, familia. And your weather. We had such a blast last week. Thanks for keeping me busy while Eric was in Peru. Cruise had such fun exploring your houses and playing with his cousins. Every time we go home I feel like he has a learning burst. Today he clearly said, "dangerous." Well... it was clear to me. =)

Cruise misses the fountain, mom. And your lacrosse sticks, Nicholas and Jacob. He's been carrying around a spatula and trying to hold a ball with it. Ha.

I refilled on sporting events and succeeded in picking the right tires in Eric's unreachable absence (thanks for the help, Lorden) -- even if I did have to go to Tireman 3 days in a row. Golfing was amazing, thanks to my coaches, Eric and Dad Baker. I got to put sunblock on for the first time this year. I love that smell. I learned never to park in front of that street drain ever again. Ever. I hold my keys tighter now.

We'll come back soon. Thanks for keeping our rooms ready at the Dos Vientos Rancho Loco and Hacienda Casa Lotta. Love you.