all the news that isn't

(as always, click on the photo for a biggie version)  All but this one, in which I think Mallory is just making a funny face:

We missed the Bloomfield Memorial Day Parade due to Mal’s nap schedule, but they had some post-parade festivities on the town green, including a free picnic lunch. With a long line. I guess that’s what you get with free. We chose to observe but not participate.

We haven’t used the stroller much yet (opting for the ergo-baby), but used it today due to the heat. I don’t want a hot little kid saddled up next to me!

We enjoyed some shade for a bit, and Mallory even pulled herself up to standing with no help. But no, she’s not crawling yet. We think she’s going to skip that phase.

We also skipped the free lunch because we knew we had eats at home. Is it just me, or are Johnsonville brats not the same as I remember them growing up? They seem smaller to me, and much more pink.

Later in the afternoon our neighbors invited us over for an ad-hoc (kiddie) pool party. A first for Mallory. After a minute or two of adjusting to the cool-ish water, she was happy to sit and enjoy sucking on toys.

Mallory even got a grape Popsicle. She tore through that like nobody’s business.

Later in the evening we succumbed and I put the ACs in. We hit 90 and significant humidity today. At least they’ll be in for the next heat streak. Happy Memorial Day!