last week of summer vacation

 We spent Monday at Dan and Alicia's hanging out in the rain. 

 They were working with some magnetic letters here, spelling words.  Some creative and sensational words.  I ignore.

 And that very old dog, over on the right HAS to be RIGHT in the MIDDLE of everything.

 She's getting her knees under herself, up and rocking back and forth, very nice.

 Yes, and smiling about her moves.

This happened in the kitchen. The caterpillar they brought home prepared to chrysalis.  This morning, early it happened, and they were rushing to see.

 Art in the dining room, lots of energy.

 Today:  My girl in her happy place. She wandered around enjoying the water in the trucks, the puddles, talking to herself, a whole story line.

 I was surprised he was home, but none of his plumbing calls lined up today. He took Tim and Julia to school orientation, and he came home a bit disoriented by the chaos, but he's fine.

 And this lovely nap happened.

And now it's almost tomorrow.

Good night.

Love, Val