Easy Riders

Matthew is beginning his "biker" phase, which hopefully will stop short of leather chaps, tatoos and seedy bars. Here he is all decked out in his riding gear.

And before you ask...no he doesn't have to wear the knee pads and elbow pads everytime he rides his tricycle. Just the helmet. It's not a law here in Texas, but it is a law at the Morton house.

Matthew is also ready to follow in the footsteps of his daddy and Da and become another productive member of the construction profession. Inspired by Handy Manny and outfitted by Sesame Street, he is ready to overcharge, under-work and blame some one else, just like all the best contractors do!!!

And we end by wishing mommy a happy birthday. She turned 19 on Friday (at least that's what she'll tell you) and Matthew was more than happy to celebrate all weekend long. Here he is at the final hoopla at Granna and Da's, posing in a rare shot with Uncle Jay.