Glasses and Keb' Mo'

We went to Cole's 4 year appointment recently and found out that he needs glasses. It was striking at his appt. when I helped him look at the eye chart. He did ok for the left eye then when I covered the left eye he couldn't even see the first item on the chart. He insisted on pulling my hand away from his left eye so he could see. He tested 70/20 in his right eye. So now we are stuck with nagging him about putting his glasses on - a formidable task!



Cole has been excited about going to a Zoo Tunes Concert recently - Keb' Mo' and Taj Mahal. We went last week on a stunning Northwest sunny day to meet friends Lisa B. and her kids Ava (Cole's best-friend) and Ian. Keb' Mo' and Taj Mahal were amazing and the family scene was equally vibrant.

Here is a picture of Cole sparring with the swamp creature from a local tideland preservation campaign called Mudup. If I've not mentioned it before, Cole is crazy for all things Star Wars. He is using his "force powers" here on the swamp creature and the swamp creature is playing along.



Dad and baby sister at the concert.



Audrey was a pretty easy going concert goer. She charmed the people around her with her smile.



Cole had a fun time hanging with the older boys (8 & 9) but also had time to get into and dance to the music. Wherever he goes he makes contact with people - dancing and saying howdy.



Cole's best friend Ava. They amuse themselves with seemingly nonsensical banter that only they find amusing. I guess the definition of a best friend.



Lisa and Ava, our good, good friends.



Taj.



A very tired Cole leaning against Dad toward the end of the concert.



Sweet, sweet Audrey.