Sangye had a Birthday!

Wish I could have posted on his actual birthday, March 19, but you know how that goes! We had a celebration with Grandmommy the weekend before his big day, and then another celebration with Los Abuelos the weekend after. As you can see from the pictures, a good time was had by all. 

On his actual birthday, Christian and I reflected on the memory of his birth, which most of you know was a frightening experience, mixed with the joy of new life. There were lots of tears, first of old fear, then, of profound joy for new life, continued health and happiness, and the appreciation of every day we have to live together. May all beings realize the fragility and preciousness of the present moment. It's all that exists. 

So, here's to our two year old, 

SANGYE TENZIN JORN. He came forth with power and continues life with zany curiosity and full-time love. We love you Sangye, and all you who read this too. 

The Move

 It's been too long since I posted last and I'm glad to have finally gotten around to it. Been a little busy moving all of our stuff from one address to another. Here's a cock-eyed view of the side of the house that oddly enough is really a functional "front of the house" for us.

We are now living next to part of the UF campus. Only, instead of college age self-absorbed humans, we get to observe horses. Yes, you guessed it,

 we have in our backyard, the UF Horse Teaching Unit with approximately 60 acres to its name. So that's directly to the north of us. And here's a picture of a mare with her few day old foal.

Now, to the south of us lies Payne's Prairie ("Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is located in northcentral Florida in Alachua County. It is known for its outstanding wildlife viewing opportunities including bison, cracker horses and cattle, alligators, sandhill cranes, and over 270 bird species. The principal physical feature of the preserve is a 16,000 acre freshwater marsh/wet prairie known as Paynes Prairie. The preserve includes the Prairie and some of the surrounding uplands for a total of nearly 22,000 acres. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is recognized as one of the most significant natural and cultural areas in Florida.") This is also a fabulous place to see the sun rise and set, and so far we have been several times and enjoyed the mighty setting of the sun. We get to see so much wildlife as well. Tejan and Sangye love it. 

Also, a dog named Porkchop has adopted us as daytime companions. It's kind of a long story, but you understand, he loves us and we love him! Below is the Chopster.....