Photos of the Week: August 19

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“Recognize what is simple. Keep what is essential.” – Lao Tzu

Mini Cooper is figuring out his world.

Mr. D has perfected the pose to ward off unwanted puppy attention. I told him he doesn’t need to scowl when he does it, but it’s quite the look! His pose reminds me of this sunflower in the community pea patch.

Whether it be Mr. D’s scowl, or the fact that Mini Cooper gained 4 pounds in a week so he won’t be mini for long, the squirrels coming into the yard to eat plums will likely not be doing that for too much longer!

Tricks for having fun in a heat wave.

But it wasn’t too hot to play.

The heart and the sign of the week.

65 thoughts on “Photos of the Week: August 19”

  1. You know I love those action shots with the kids…Miss O? Wowza. Following in mama’s footsteps – literally. Look at those hand and foot holds. And I must admit I’m partial to Mr. D’s scowl. It’s a gem! But it doesn’t look like Cooper was deterred one bit. Go get ’em, Coop! LOL! 🤣

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    1. What an apt comment, Brenda. She was really confident on the wall – she had a week of rock climbing camp (I tried to join but they wouldn’t let me!) and she really enjoyed it!

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  4. Miss O is remarkable, as Brenda notes. The photo of Mr. D does make an impression: a young man jumping ahead to the “Get off my lawn!” stage of life. Apparently, the Village Market signmaker didn’t realize that his own example is charging $5.39 for a gallon of gas!

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    1. What a good point about the price of gas, Dr. Stein. Yes, I love that gas stations signs but I never buy gas there. And I’m still chuckling about the “Get off my lawn.” scowl. Perfectly named!! 🙂 ❤

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  5. Adorable photos of the kids and pup. I love Mr D’s pose and scowl. 😆 So lovely to see your expanded family. Hope you are getting some rest from it all too!

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      1. They’re so cute! Love the scowl! Heat never gets kids or puppies down, but it might make them a little cranky! Love these!

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  13. While I love all the pics, that sign is spot on! It will henceforth become one of my go-to put-on-the-brakes ideas when I’m about to say something where my intuition cautions, “Frand, you may be right on the verge of advertising a values gap. Noting this, is this opinion-offering STILL your desired path forward?!” 😀

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  17. The pic of Mr. D and the sprinkler looks like he’s in flight. I’m glad you’ve found ways to beat the heat. I blew up our ten foot inflatable pool. Big enough for a float and that’s all I need.

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    1. What a perfect vicarious balance we have. I live vicariously through your great weekend exploration and food and drink adventures, and you can vicariously enjoy a mini Cooper. Best of both worlds! 🙂

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  23. Cooper is cute! How big will he get? What is it about playing in a cardboard box that never gets old? I’d play in one now if I had one big enough! Or maybe I’m just weird like that 😁

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    1. I think cardboard is that blank slate that offers so many possibilities. right? And after our recent trip to IKEA, we have a lot of it. 🙂

      I think Cooper will probably be around 70 pounds. I swear he looks bigger when I see him every morning. It’s happening fast!

      Happy Monday, Todd!

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