January 2003
Riding for barbecue~ migas
with Kate, Kiernan, and Kyah~ and Kiernan's 3rd birthday celebration
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Ransom and I encounter unexpected ride partners on the way to
Salt Lick for barbecue, and yes, Fred was using his telephoto
lens. |

Waiting for the barbecue to arrive, Fred takes photos, Ransom
opens the wine, and I try to make the best of helmet hair. |

Kiernan is still reading, whether the book has pictures or not... |

...and Kyah seems to always wake up smiling! |

Simple pleasures can mean just running around and around a tree... |

....until you get too dizzy to run any more. |

We always order migas at Las Fuentes, but Kiernan studies the
menu anyway a book by any other name is still a book. |

Kyah's not ready for migas yet, but she seems intrigued by her
surroundings ... |

... and shares in the general interest when fresh chips arrive. |

I get to enjoy a Ginky moment better than migas. |

Kiernan's birthday celebration features Margo, the recalcitrant
donkey, providing rides for her... |

...and her friend Kristen. The girls hold on tight while I set
a record for holding my breath as I watch them go around. |

.Birthday presents... |
...blowing
bubbles with Kristen... |

...and a red bicycle make for a great celebration. |

Kyah studies the birthday party phenomenon so she'll be ready
for her first one in July. |