Legacy of Dick McKay

 I know there are pictures of Dad reading to us or the grandchildren. But I couldn't find them tonight. So instead I put up the pictures I could find of reading as a child. Tonight on the 5th anniversary of his leaving, I have been reflecting on many of the legacies of Dick McKay. But this one is tender for me. Each night I read to my children, a bedtime ritual we rarely stray from. I may have done this anyway because there's tons of research about how good it is for children. But I cannot deny Dick McKay's influence in my love for children's books. Although the photo of my kids is from 2009, it still applies. They love to read. They love to read with their parents. And this nightly ritual is Dick McKay's legacy.
And Becky, the photo of Rosalie is for you :)

We were thrilled to have Cath, Don, Nick, and Elizabeth join us for a few days.  It was a whirlwind visit and we had a fantastic time.  We were able to introduce them to some of our favorite (para)sites.  

Our kids have avoided entering the ocean at all costs for the past year ever since their run-in with a riptide.  But with Elizabeth here they miraculously were cured of their fear.  Sometimes peer-pressure is a good thing.

Maggie found a quiet moment to meditate on the day.

Don and Nick helped Abe achieve momentary inverted flight.

We spent a day hiking a volcano.  This is the view standing on one volcano looking at the other.

Dave, Nick, Abe, and Blue on top of the volcano.

Lunch and a view.

Maggie turned 7 yesterday.  She had a party and a pinata.  The poor thing learned the hard way what six years of built up aggression can cause.

Maggie in her birthday dress from Grandma.