08.07.11 - McDonald's

Maddie and Nate received coupons for free strawberry lemonades from McDonald's for participating in the library's summer reading program. Normally we wouldn't opt for McDonald's, much less actually going inside, but the chance to have a free treat to break up an otherwise long weekend day was too much to pass up. And, we called Nan and Pop to join us and they did! Of course, Nan, the Chicken McNugget pusher, couldn't leave without buying a six-piece and some french fries for the kids to share. Don't worry, Tommy, you'll get some soon enough.

08.06.11 - Maybe they're brothers, too

No doubt, we'll be talking about the summer of 2011 for quite some time. To say it's been hot lately would be an understatement. But the heat finally broke just enough today to allow us an hour or so at the zoo. Maddie wanted to go to the American Farm first, where we met these guys. Who knows, maybe they're brothers, too?!!

08.05.11 - Giraffe bum

I suppose there's something clever to say about having a giraffe on your bum, but I don't know what it is.

08.04.11 - Stretching

And still thinking about sticking those toes in my mouth!

08.03.11 - Stayin' inside

Tommy made an appearance at the medical school today but it was too danged hot to hang out in the courtyard where there was a watermelon feed underway. So instead he watched with his momma from just inside the doors where it was nice and cool.

08.02.11 - He doesn't know his own strength

Or maybe he does!

08.01.11 - What's for dinner?

Susan and Roy had the Shepherds over for dinner tonight and made Shepherd's pie. It was a big hit, and so was Tommy!