Nathan had a blast today at his 6th birthday pirate party! It was hot-- around 38C or 100F- HOT! In spite of the heat, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.

Living in Malaysia, we've had an unwelcome guest in our pool for about a year and a half... a monitor lizard! The nearly 2 foot lizard has been gone for about six months now. He's either: on holiday at our neighbor's pool, squashed in the road somewhere, or maybe he's grown so big that he's stuck in our pool drain!?! Anyway, we're just glad he's gone and hopefully found a new home! (Jason's sister-in-law, Shelly, is a fantastic graphic artist. She illustrates books in Houston, Texas. Thanks for the drawing, Shelly!)

Nathan's says he's one of the best artists in his class... and I have to agree! He's really enjoying drawing these days... his drawings all seem to have either a pirate or space theme lately.

We just returned from Sigapore (Jason on the river walk at night & boys on bus tour of the city) where we spent Easter holidays. It's a very clean, modern city with tons of shopping and great food. We also went to Rider's Lodge (photo in bottom left corner) just ouside of Johor, Malaysia. Nathan was able to take a few riding lessons while Jason played golf. The boys really enjoyed themselves! And, Jason and I got to take turns relaxing a bit at the spa.

Nathan's birthday party at school today was a big hit! We enjoyed some warm chocolate cake while all his classmates said what they liked about him.

The boys at a friend's birthday party this weekend. Nathan's favorite place to eat because it has a swing set outside. Andrew's new pose is upside down... Hard to believe they are 17months and nearly 6 years old now.

Nathan is gearing up for his 6th birthday. It will be a pirate birthday party at a park. He's so excited, counting down every day. Andrew also likes to wear the pirate hat and especially a green baseball cap these days.