Incidentally, if you couldn't tell, he's getting ready to wack me on the head with that tube. 

I know that I haven't posted in ages, but with the semester starting and the massive construction project, I just haven't been in the mood. Anyway, here are a couple of fresh pics of the ever-curious Declan. 

Gratuitous butt shot! 

Faith gave us this hippo hoodie, which is quickly becoming his favorite. It's even better when he chews on the towel so that only his nose and eyes are visible. 

Ines and Dex - we think Dex is trying to bite Ines, but it's close enough to a cuddle to count. 

Here are Ines and Penny, Jackie's twin sister.  

This is the beginning of the 'caravan', a rolling hour long entertainment and marketing extravaganza that preceeds the actual cyclists. 

The finish and grandstand. As you can see, the crowd is something like 20 people deep.