Aubrey turned five on October 28. We were at Mary's place in Martins-burg, WV. She's a very special aunt and took great care to make is big day special.










He baked gingerbread cookies with his mom, and we spent most of the day in the park. It was a simple day, but very caring and honoring.











In L.A. we stayed with the Kabbe household and Drew, a former navy photographer, bought him a snorkel and mask. They had a small, heated pool and Aubrey couldn't wait to try out his new equipment. As soon as he put it on he just took off and swam for the first time, but as though he had always done it.







These pictures are from our time there at Venice Beach. It was so beautiful. So relaxing. So good you didn't want to leave.