Between all the travels and family visits,

Naomi was exploring.

 Books are on the bookshelf.  And can be removed from the bookshelf!

 Laundry baskets are not just for laundry.

 Very unusually, Naomi conks out on the living room floor.  

 Naomi likes inspecting her mother's activities on the computer.  

 Naomi discovers the joy of smiling faces, even her own.     

Naomi's diet expands to include practically everything we eat, providing it is healthy.  And an apple a day...

 Eating table food is cool.

One of Mommy's favorite places: the library.  It is full of books, movies, AND fabulous toys. 

 Naomi learns How People Change from Tim Lane.

And when her parents don't pay enough attention, Naomi climbs in with her books.  Escape strategy gone awry. 

 When Mommy was under the weather, for a few moments of diversion, Naomi was allowed at the box of tissues.  

 Just about every morning, we take a walk and take in the sights.

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Every year growing up, my birthday fell around the first day of school. So, even though Phil has been teaching for three weeks already, my birthday feels like the end of summer.  

Phil grilled delicious salmon and made a plum caprese salad with a special, homemade basil oil.  Naomi sitting behind my birthday sunflowers.  

For dessert, Phil also made us a tiramasu.  Divine! A great capstone to a fantastic summer.