See what I mean? It doesn't take much of a tickle to make Burl laugh. Of course, his attention span is short but so is the amount of time grandpa can sit still with a 30 pound wiggle-worm on his lap!

Burl's mama was behind the camera and took about 30 pictures while we sat on the deck. He likes to be tickled and has the most endearing laugh.

It's good to be Burl. He has his mom and dad, his uncle Taylor and his friend, Jacqueline to play with every day. When grandpa Ek shows up he is not shy.

Burl has a new tricycle but he's happier climbing anything in sight. For a toddler he has pretty good balance. The strawberry pot was a little wobbly but he kept it upright. From the time he gets up in the morning or from his afternoon nap he is unstoppable. This boy is active and amused by everyday items - no need for expensive toys.

Kerry and Shanna Steed (Placerville, CA) were in Fungus Corners on a camping trip at the end of April 2009. Kerry and I met in Norway in 1966 so we had a lot of old stories to throw around to the bored listeners. These two people are some of the sweetest friends we have and it was good to see them again. I stopped at their house in June 2008 on my way back north from San Diego and Kerry helped me keep the old truck running (he can fix anything). He just got called as High Priest Group Leader - back to early Sunday morning meetings. Shanna is into genealogy, big time. We hope to see them again, soon.

Proud grandparents: Daryl and Sally Moss, Barbara and Richard Ek with Burl on his 1st birthday March 21, 2009. Everyone was pretty well fed and happy to see this little guy have such a good time with a room full of grown-ups.

Alex, Amber and Burl on his first birthday March 21, 2009. Burl is the most incredible boy; almost always in a good mood, always hungry and always inquisitive, always moving. He doesn't like to reach up and hold hands with anyone, not even his mom or dad. He needs no help getting around.