Caroline made some new friends with some kids in Papa Ira's neighborhood. She was very upset we had to head home tomorrow.

Papa Ira and Grandma Libby have a fantastic garden that produces an absurd amount of vegetables each day.

Caroline has new classmates for the summer session of the Young Chef's Academy. They're rookies. As a veteran of 5 months, I've was told that Caroline was the class leader.

A few friends came by for burgers, ice cream, karaoke and guitar hero this evening, in what we hope will become a regular event at Turkey Hill Park. Will, pictured here, makes his first solo appearance on the blog.

Target had some sweet backyard items on clearance this morning.

After Tae Kwon Do, we stopped by Aaron's for a bit of play this afternoon.

We missed playgroup this morning, but Paige came over to enjoy the pool and the near 100 degree weather.

I wonder what else I registered for last Saturday after enjoying a few glasses of wine...

After over 5 years of complaining about it (Cheryl), we finally replaced our bed. The old one was the cheapest I could find on the day a little over 8 years ago I moved to California to begin studying for their bar exam. An added benefit of the new bed - it's too high for Caroline to get into - perhaps this will end her sneaking in our room in the middle of the night, which she does nearly daily.

The training began today. Soon we will be able to stroll the mean streets of Winston without fear, as Caroline will be able to protect us.

After a week of thunderstorms in the forecast, it finally rained. Our lawn had been off-limits until the rains came and soaked in the fertilizer I spread. Tomorrow, the pool and sprinklers will be set up again in the backyard.