I was going to post a couple pictures today, but I can't find the cord I need to download the pictures onto the computer. Shoot! I have a feeling Ella found it and stuffed it away somewhere. I'll have to start looking...

It's been a cloudy, rainy day, although it didn't rain very hard most of the day. We did make it to the Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery this morning, and the kids had a fun time looking around at the fish, snakes, turtles, etc. Ella and I would stand in front of one of the tanks, and she'd point and babble on and on. Ella still usually says just one word at a time that I can actually understand, but she loves to talk to me in her baby speak and it's just fascinating to watch and listen to her as she mimics word and sentence patterns. Can't wait until she joins her brother and sister in talking nonstop!

We went to the library this afternoon since we had a few books due and I had to make a copy of something for Accalia's fall soccer registration. We loaded up on a few more books, too. After Accalia picked out the books she wanted, she decided she wanted to organize the children's area: putting away toys in the bins, straightening the little plastic chairs, etc. That is totally something that I would have done at her age, too! I remember just loving to be able to tidy up other people's spaces. It's too bad that love didn't always overflow to my own space, huh?

Cory had a cancellation tonight, so he was home in time to eat supper with us before taking Accalia to her swimming lesson. Accalia had a good time and is already talking about being able to go again in a couple days.

I've been listening to the Indigo Girls' Shaming of the Sun cd quite a bit lately. To me, it always feels like such a summery album.

We often get junk mail urging us to try out a children's club, activity, etc. for free with just a few dollars shipping. If Accalia's interested in it, we'll often sign up to get that initial shipment for $3 or $4 and then cancel afterwards. We did that with Top Secret Adventures from Highlights, and Accalia absolutely loved that first mystery that took place in Mexico. Today she received her second one - this time in Australia - and has been working on it on and off since this afternoon. Actually, we both have fun doing it. I imagine this is one thing we'll keep getting.

No clue what we'll do tomorrow. Cory will be gone for his staff meeting.