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 Wow.  He liked it, but look how he’s tucked his hands behind his back.  Sam’s even impressed.  He doesn’t know what the heck that was.  Men, unimpressed by toads. These two are in their bathing suits and ready for action. This weekend was just absolutely zingy with bouncy energy flowing every which way. Today seems

When I’m called upon to do this, I get to it. Over the course of the years, I’ve accumulated a body of expertise that’s of little use to most people most of the time. But once in a while, it comes in handy.  I’m good at bathing tiny babies without freaking them out overly much.

Click on that one to see Julia’s smile. love, Val

 There was plenty of that this weekend. This picture was snapped over my shoulder behind the chair, not even looking. Very nice.  Okay, these two goofballs jumped in the empty tub without even any water. Okay, it was a great weekend.  love, Val

 There she is, in her funny plaid baseball cap, playing in the sandbox.  Canals and rivers were dug, bridges built with pieces of bark.  Aww, there’s a sweet smile on the first boat ride of the year. Here’s a daring duo out in the bow. Here are kids working on boring old homework: I spotted this