The fire pit is underway for the real deal.

Uncle Tim is showing off his one handed catching talents. He was able to do this repeatedly.

Cousins everywhere!

Bootsie poses for an artistic shot. He likes to take my Dad out for long walks.

Deanna and Elizabeth listen to Mark Lee's anecdotes about The DAARPA Grand Challenge.

Randy and Ranya, siblings, clearly have a way with the camera!

Aunt Maria shares the love.

I can hardly believe that my younger cousin, Amy, is ready to pop out her first child any week now!

That blue is gorgeous.

Ramsey recently returned from an epic honeymoon.

A view from the stairs.

Family greets the neighbors, The Chestermans.

Erik keeps his arm around his wonderful wife.

Randy's father, Mr. Ksar, was buddies with my Dad back when they were both young bachelors. Randy is currently preparing for another marathon in Hawaii to fund cancer research.

Mark is assembling a tall heat lamp with his Uncle Tim and cousin Tarik*

A mother with three of her children and the back of Erik's head.

Mom laughs with a friend.

Don & Nikki

A line to dish up, buffet style, travels around the corner by some appetizers.

My amazing sister, Beth, and new mother of twins.

Serres Siblings.

Don holds a baby Serres.

A sneak peak into the kitchen.

Greg dishes up.