Photo Curating by the Van of Van SmithStrand

J think she can do better with the Joshua Tree photos than I can, and will use Sarah's pics to build a show for you all. Look for a post soon. Feel free to heckle.

first bath video

walking around

Joshua Tree: The Environment

Joshua Tree: The People

We made lots of tea and meals (Jess made tea, Chris and Sarah made the meals, and papa drank the tea and ate the meals).


Lucy and Sarah played together.


Lucy and Sarah danced together.


J and the chicken were hiking buddies.


The easter bonnet/sunhat was perfect (thanks Reever!).


The crew out on a hike. Even Lucy knew not to wear black.


Rocks!!!


Papa and Lucy explored the Hidden Valley.


Chris in the middle of an 8 mile hike. The ankle brace bros didn't even wear their namesakes.


Lucy walked and walked and walked.


Same haircut!


Van SmithStrand's enjoying the view in the cold.


Van Nostrand's also enjoying the view.

chicken with teeth

Lucy and Alma

Every Tues and Wed these the two wee ladies spend the afternoon together. They are so darn cute.