Nathaniel Cosme's First Birthday

Today is a big day. Nathaniel Javier Cosme turns ONE! It was exactly one year ago, I was basking in the nude at D'Anza Springs Resort in the California desert, and Kate called me with the big news. I ws thrilled for her then and remain in love with my little grandson.

Nathan has been a wonderful addition to our family, he's growing up fast, walking around the yard, playing with trucks and toys, and mouthing what almost are words. Today we're having a big family party to celebrate his first birthday. We'll have a big crowd on hand to barbecue in the yard. Kate and Francisco have discovered the joys of gardening--perfect timing--and the place looks wonderful with new plantings and the new lawn coming up in old patches.