Daddy and he lie down sideways on the hill and then let themselves roll down it. It always cracks him up so much. Daddy taught him this one because he's really good at making up silly games. Mommy fixes a little picnic to take along—peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and some of the cookies she baked this morning.

As she loads the basket, he sits and daydreams about how soon he'll be running across the lawn, kicking his Red ball with all his might, and watching it fly through the air.

He takes Mommy's hand and walks out to the driveway, Daddy on his other side as he reaches down...