Hermit Thrush

Just before Grammie and Pa visited (and just after Ian and I returned from the Maryland trip in which he spent the week with Grandma and Grandpa), Hermit Thrush was in town. We did a bunch of activities together (even some that didn't involve Ian -- for the first time in several of her visits!). She even came to help me put our sofa back together after I overzealously decided to take all the covers off (including sides, backs, etc.) and wash them. Thanks HT.

Had dinner at her mother and stepfather's house, where Ian got his first chance to lick the beaters:



Went to one of Hermit Thrush's favorite used book stores, where Ian was delighted to chase the cats. His best quote of the weekend came here, when he saw us about to take a photo of him and the cat: "Say cheese, kitty!":



Being silly at lunch in Chapel Hill:



And enjoying being carried up high afterwards:



And the whole gang (on the recovered sofa!):