NEA’s Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss.

We took Ayn and Teagan to Willow Lawn Mall to see Santa last Thursday night.

Melon party!

Photos are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tfenderson/sets/72157621878013283/

My sister-in-law, Lauren, is moving from Baltimore to Richmond in a few days. She’s accepted a sales position at the local Fox affiliate, WRLH 35 and until she’s had time to scope out the area and find an apartment, she’ll live with us.

A few photos from the First Market Mile Kids Run.

It’s good to change your perspective—to explore the shadows.

I’m watching some classic Sesame Street vids on YouTube with Ayn tonight.

Anitra, the girls, and I drove to Fredericksburg, VA on Sunday to visit my sister and her family. While the girls played, I spent some time talking about camera gear with my brother-in-law, as he had recently purchased a new telephoto lens for his Nikon D70, the same camera I use.

Ayn wanted to play the piano tonight. Here she is serenading us before dinner.

Unfortunately, my daughter isn’t old enough to explain how she kept the squirrels still while she painted them. Every time I try to do it, they run away.

A conversation on Facebook early this morning with an old friend (from my days in T.A.G. at Maybeury Elementary School) prompted a run to Krispy Kreme—a nice end to one hell of a morning.

Ayn finds her way around an ear of corn. After a few tries, she finally gets the hang of it.