Hawk-o-lantern

D-hawk was jonesing for some more pumpkin action. He decided he wanted to do a penguin. I didn't think that would turn out so well, suggesting an eagle instead. Well, he didn't pick an easy one.
I'm getting one of those fancy carving kits next year.

Smiles

SHV caught Hanako smiling for a few minutes.

DKV caught a red-tailed hawk up in a tree.

Vistors

Baby Hana (ko) (rhymes with Ghana-co) has been receiving visitors.
Here she was allowed to rest in her father's lap.
Grandparents are excited.
Mama thought she would be comfortable with a bed of warm laundry. Usually this would be the sort of thing I would propose, but we're just rolling with whatever Mama cooks up these days.Mr. Reliable, Professore Nicola Camerlenghi swung by on his way to Italy. Aunt Molly also got some lap time.Unfortunately, no documentation of DHawk wearing out grandparents, professores, and others with endless sports.

Bonus Hawk shot.

Spring, Hawk Style

Red Tailed Hawk, that is. A pair of hawks built a nest in our big tree two years ago, right when Leigh and Elizabeth were born. We could hear the squawking every morning. They came back this year, to their monster nest high up.

Circling.
Coming in for a landing.
Eating something in our backyard in 2008.
No birds, I just liked the early morning light on the nest. Imagine the view with your morning vole/mole/chipmunk!