Just a quick note to tell the 1-2 people who might have noticed my absence that Ellie and I are in New Mexico visiting my parents. We are having a great time - Ellie has been so well behaved and a lot of fun to be around. She's been playing new games and learning new words. She and my parents are all enjoying each other's company. We will be here until next Friday and back home on Saturday. At some point, I want to post the highlights of the trip because it has been fun. Oh, and I love the West so much!