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These photos are from a recent stop we made. If this looks interesting, check it out @ St. Catherine's College.

the pensive one

Already we are able to see Mason's personality. When Carter, my other nephew arrived, we knew had some definite "character". In the same way Mason's character is beginning to show itself. Where Carter is more jovial and quirky, Mason seems to be more thoughtful and calm. Of course it may be too early to tell, but it seemed to be right with Carter.

(Those of you from Austin, take note of the STUBBS poster behind me. No, I'm not secretly hiding out in Austin!)

he's here!

Mason Julius Twist
8lbs10ozs

the big day finally arrived

cookie monster...carter looks like he's ready to be a big brother and a whole lot of trouble

This is the last photo of my sister pregnant with Mason. She's at the hospital as I type this blog...Let me just say, Thursday (today) was the day I guessed she would go into labor; looks like sis knows best. Say a prayer for a quick, safe delivery!

Am I in Narnia?

This is a test for any readers or watchers of the Chronicles of Narnia. There are two objects in this scene from which CS Lewis drew inspiration. Do you know what they are?

(I tried to give you a hint by altering the picture.)

This is an alleyway leading to the Bodleian Library and The Radcliffe Camera, behind which I now sit at Blackwell's Books in the only air conditioned WiFi spot I have been able to find. We are so spoiled in the States!


ANSWERS:
the gold figure above the doorway inspired Tumnus
the lampost

we're here!

Here's the first of many pictures to come. Little is showing of "Mason" here, but if my sister turned sideways you could tell he's not too far away!