Meryl has emerged into imaginative play! Lately, she’s enjoyed playing the role of ‘Lummi,’ letting us walk her around and feed her treats.

Meryl treats us all the same! Wouldn’t know it from the picture that she enjoyed the Mother Daughter Brunch!

  Frank just bought a deep fryer...for the back yard:) He’s determined to make chicken nuggets that rival the Golden Arches, swaying Meryl into the kitchen instead of the drive-thru. But first, doughnuts!

 Kagnar stopped by for an afternoon visit on Sunday and stayed for dinner! Lucky all of us because it’s been a while!

Lummi and I had to walk up to the market for Devonshire cream, and to the bakery on the way home for scones this morning. Royal wedding!

 If only her parents could get her a haircut.

Meryl and I stopped by Ken’s Market to grab some chips on the way home, and ran into our neighbors buying mashed potatoes and a bottle of sparkling for their night in the sun. We ‘had’ to try them! Who knew?

Let’s just say that it takes ‘a lot’ of encouraging to get Meryl to put things away. Practice makes perfect?

 “Look, Meryl! A waterfall!” And so we started our trek north with completely wet sleeves. Note, placing both hands in the waterfall is a very effective way to let water run down your arms. 

One hour of sleep! I repeat, Meryl slept for the first time (as a mobile toddler) on an airplane for one whole hour...in Frank’s arms, which fell asleep, but she slept!

Xanna got a light saber bubble wand, but Meryl knew who’s force worked best - or was at least the most entertaining.