My Little Bookworm

I recently got Oliver his first library card, and Sheryl has been taking him to story time on Thursdays at the library about a mile from our house.  Sheryl sent me this picture today and noted "he definitely enjoys being at the library."  I love that the picture shows his car next to him, because he always has to have something with wheels close at hand, no matter what he is doing.

I enjoy finding each Thursday the new books they bring home and hearing him talk about the stories.  Last week he brought home a "Splat the Cat" series book and insisted in calling our cats Splat for several days.  "Oliver is petting Splat" or "Splat the cat is up to shenanigans again!"  All the while giggling and playing with Milo or Jax.

Oh The Places You'll Go

We flew to Wisconsin a couple weeks ago to celebrate Kate's graduation from high school.  She is off to college in the fall and full of dreams for her future.  We are so happy for her and her parents.  Joe and I could not help remembering some of our own dreams and experiences at that age as well as thinking about all the possibilities that the future might hold for Oliver.  And, of course, it was a reminder of how fast we all grow up!

Kate 2002

Kate 2013 -- Graduation Day!

Oliver sharing a laugh with Grandma at Kate's graduation party

Oliver admiring a "red Lightening McQueen car" at the party

Kate, Claire, and Oliver