Piper and I give Kimberly Akimbo a “Meh+” but Legally Blonde is not only one of my favorite shows, but Village Theater produced it particularly well.

That’s a long way to say that Wes turned 15 today, with Driver’s Ed class starting in about a week. Piper made him an Oreo ice cream cake and Catniss didn’t scratch him. His fellow alpaca haircut friends celebrated with videos and junk food.

Happy Birthday, my beloved son! You are kind and even-keeled and smart and huggable. It’s a delight to watch you grow up.

Dwayne and equally-wonderful human, Keith, installed a railing on my parents’ front porch this weekend. I was very, very, very impressed.