Hugs

Kai has just turned a new leaf. He is doling out hugs like nobody knows. He has taken from hugging Katie, then toddling over to me to hand out another - usually accompanied with laughter - then repeat. It is so sweet. When he comes to our legs for attention he really latches on. The boy is an absolute pleasure to be around.

Grandma and Grandpa Roth just came by for a visit. They stayed for a few days last week. It was nice to see them spending time with Kai. He was a little shy at first, but warmed right up to them. It was fun to see Bob so playful. We visited the Waunita (not a typo) hot springs and had a nice few days of good meals and family time. Mardee and Bob left for a quick visit to the Minnesota Roths before heading west for Mt. Angel, OR and then back to Alaska.

Anyhow, I am grateful for the hugging that has been going on around here. Katie and I hug every morning at least. We give Kai a group hug when he goes to bed. All the hugs in between are money. More hugs, people. It makes the world a better place.