Lakey, I Likey

Even more lake fun at our cousin's in Indiana this past weekend:

"I Love Banana!"

Tillie has her "summer legs": scabby knees, dust between her toes, day-glow dried snow-cone syrup tracks, and mosquito bites in various stages of inflammation and repair.

Mambo Tilliano

Tillie's daycare had their yearly recital. Her class danced the Mambo. Tillie was not the most vigorous dancer, but she seemed to enjoy herself. She also looked very cute in her outrageous mambo outfit!

With her classmate Sofia:

The performance:

Django and Sofia's brother Esteban watch (without shirts):

Tillie gets a good view of the other performers:

Lakehouse

This video is not very interesting, but it perfectly captures the lazy nature of the weekend:

Signed and Sealed

We drove to San Antonio today for the finalization of Django's adoption. He's officially ours! (Of course, we already knew that.)

Judge Nellermoe says it is so:

With our lawyer, Jane Hall:

Django, lookin' fine in his little suit:

I am one very happy mama now!

Djantics

Exersaucersize

Two-fisted juice boxing

Beautiful blankie by Bubbe--thank you!

Harvesting

Little Bro

I love this picture Tillie took of her little brother.

Bag Lady

Scott took off for a five day trip for a conference. This means that it is just me and the kids. I have a new respect for single moms!

Speaking of respect...I deserve some for making these awesome tiny bags for one of Scott's toys. He came up with the basic design, but I'm feeling pretty darn proud of how well I executed his vision. Two are made of wool felt and hemp cord. The other is a fine burlap with thick poly thread. These are the prototypes that the Chinese factory will copy for the final run. I can't wait to see the factory versions of my own handiwork!

The toy was made for an artist named Jeff Soto. Below is what the toy looks like without its little bag. I mean, jeez, what is he going to carry his rocks in?!

[image from: www.bigshottoyworks.com]
Ah, that's better.

Bang Bang

Ready

Aim

Fire

Fummer

Brunch and splashpad with the handsome Dash

July 4th visit from our sweet Zane

Zoo feeding duties

Home-grown carrot tasting

Cupcake licking

Bean-face's first horchata

Unhappy Birthday

We did this a year ago, but then, Camile was here to celebrate with us. She would have loved to see Django enjoy his first swim in her mom and dad's pool.

The food was delicious, dear Camile, but crying at dinner is never fun.

Cutimacule