a couple of cuties just hanging out on the hippo.

riley's first trip to the circus was a smashing success. thanks, jane!

which turned in to a little casual nature running.

doorwe and yuke (dori and luke) joined us for a little casual nature walking.

"i gonna go in da deep deep water"

he's leaving (leaving) on a mid-day train to new york. leaving on a mid-day train. ooh.

rocking with the grand-specials at ye olde sugar shacke.

get out your gingham, it's time to contra dance!

bang a bongo with mimi.

craig and rye whip up some cinnamon encrusted croutons with a braggs infusion. delish!

clearly not uncomfortable behind the mic.

riley's favorite part of kayaking was when we "crashed and splashed" into lornie.

"no, mommy! you cannot wear the earphones. but i can wear the earphones."

farmer riley joins the grown-ups for a casual dinner at anton and eleanor's.

funny faces all around at opa's memorial.

for the under two set, an inch and a half of water is all you need to go 'swimming'.

riley and big da bring home the bacon (well you know, the fishy bacon).

majid keeps the kids from falling off the wagon.

the homeschool version of music together classes.

vacation baby swaping.

sunset over lake warren with cousin cullen, what's not to like?

a little qt with pop and jim lehrer.

what a couple of chatty cathys.

rye and mommy enjoy gay pride burlington style.

on the road again.

it is so hard to be a rock star.

you never know what may lie beneath the reflections of puddles.

put your back in to it.

what's up, drummers?

and some guitars for sing-a-longs.

luckly we had plenty of snacks.

but then the rain came and the party moved inside.

even a mini drum circle…

a little stunt swinging…

and a game of croquet...

our 4th of july started out dry enough for a picnic...

a ride in the wagon with cousin nell (he calls her vanilla).

and then they thank you with a frisky little goat dance.

then you gotta fill up their water...

first you feed the goats...

looks like all those swimming lessons are really paying off.

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everything's just ducky at the floating bridge.