Happy Belated Birthday, Grandpapa!

From all of us, including Davy and Cougar,

and in case you didn’t notice Davy’s new smile above, here’s a better look,

and Laura and Daniel too.

though all three look as if they’d rather be doing anything but posing for the camera. The boys have fixed smiles, and Laura’s gaze is elsewhere. That’s because what they’re standing in front of is their new old camper, a gift from a thoughtful uncle, and to where they plan to run away and live all summer, and I was holding things up.

Tom and the kids moved the camper to the back of our “100 Acre Wood”, so they’ll be living in a little forested glade. In fact, as we arrived there this morning, a deer ran in front of us and one of the boys suggested the camper would be a good place to sit quietly and watch animals. Here are the kids moving in, though I don’t think you can make out the axe in Daniel’s hand.

The pantry is full of provisions,

and there’s a comfy space to lay three small heads,

Would more could you want when school is out for summer?

Happy Birthday, Grandpapa, and we’ll have a picture of your chocolate truffle cake — from Laura’s 4H achievement day — later on!