my "next post"

I've been told I am 1) a downer and 2) not posting enough pictures. So I will give you a break, but only for today.

First, a story from Uncle Tommy, who is at College.
He walked into the dining hall, excited about Taco Day. He gathered his meal, plopped down next to a friend, and excitedly exclaimed, "Tacos, Eh?" (also, he's Canadian now). His friend is not usually a big talker, but he did think it odd when the friend said absolutely nothing in response. He sat there for a few more minutes, looked up, and realized it was a guy he didn't know at all. At which point Tommy silently got up and walked away.

Second, I told Dylan yesterday that we needed to check to see how cold it was outside to know whether we needed sweatshirts. She immediately ran out of the kitchen with great purpose and triumphantly came back with the thermometer we use when she's sick. Nice try, kid.

And finally, a couple of pictures I call When Bear Bear Gets Washed