Can I get an amen?

If you're not working today, what are you doing? Please tell us so the rest of us can live vicariously through you.

My best friend, Taryn, is opening a dental practice in our home town next month, and she asked me for some photos to frame for the office. I kind of panicked when I thought my high school photography teacher (who I have deep admiration for) might actually go to get her teeth cleaned and see my photos and realize that I never made it as a photographer and that my oeuvre has become 99% toddler subject matter. Hmm. During Greta's nap time today I headed to the most beautiful place I know of in Rochester: Highland Park. Specifically, I went to Lamberton Conservatory, Warner Castle and Sunken Garden, and the outdoor amphitheater. I had a lot of fun walking around and finding some of the obvious beauty in these places.

As much as a I love Rochester, I love that being at the conservatory and castle always make me feel like I'm in some magical land. Here are some of my shots. Hopefully they effectively yell, "Don't forget to floss!

My biggest task of the day was trying to keep Greta occupied while Pat started installing some Pergo tile-like flooring in the kitchen. Greta is always hell-bent on helping when she sees the need, and keeping her from "helping" Pat was quite a battle - one I lost more than once. Here she is acting as foreperson.

Also this weekend we FINALLY hung up the family portrait that was taken of us when Greta turned a year old. For being such motivated people, we certainly know how to put the simplest tasks off. I love how they look on the red wall that they were photographed in front of.

The weather cooperated this afternoon, and we had a handful of people over for a barbeque. It seemed like everyone really enjoyed the food and had a great time.

Group shot!

Greta's buddy Nathan, who is about 11 months younger than her, showed up. Greta always has fun with him, and she seems to enjoy being all big-sistery with him, which is pretty cute.

Nathan was leery of the pool, but Greta lured him in by showing him what fun it is.

After dinner, they cozied up in a chair together.

They had the giggles here.

Now I'm all tukered out.