Reunited!

Fans. Gorilla is BACK! We went to Whole Foods after nap, went to the service desk and explained our dilemma, and they riffled through a big crate of stuff, and at the bottom was a little gorilla! Clara grasped gorilla and we were outta there! With our spirits raised, and the temperature around 80 (shorts in October!), we headed for Wolfe Park to eat some animal crackers (sent to us in a box of presents from Grandpa Tom and Lynn!) and drink an icy drink from Starfox. After snack and playground time, we marched up the hill to collect Joe from school. Upon our arrival Joe was working on a puzzle*...and we all know how he loves his puzzles, so we waited until he was finished. Meanwhile, Clara saw the big kids sitting at a table coloring, so she sat herself down, grabbed a marker and piece of paper and colored away. The big kids weren't quite sure what to make of the rookie, but after a few very close inpsections and marking her page like a pack of dogs, they left her alone to color. After Joe was finished, we all headed home to have dinner and wait for mommy so we could tell her congratulations on her first day in her new (but temporary) role at work...and then to eat the promised cupcake to celebrate that very occasion! We thank Infant Motrin for this wonderful afternoon.

* The puzzle was "Starry Night" by Vincent Van Gogh, and it looked pretty tricky!