Dog Days...in June?

Dang has it been HOT this past week - temps up to 101 and heat index up to 110!! It's the humidity that makes it unbearable! We typically turn on the AC once the temps rise over 90 and we were hoping this would not be until late June or July...I guess I should not complain because our spring was incredibly pleasant...just no transition to summer!

Alder is waking up from naps soaked with sweat and a bit cranky, but he snaps out of it pretty quickly:Thank goodness for the neighborhood pool just a couple of blocks away! Sorry no pics yet, but we will have some up soon.

Alder is so much fun these days. He has begun to act silly on purpose - playing peekaboo, sneaking up on me when I am laying on the ground, making dramatic gestures while eating, etc. He is also responding to questions verbally (though not in English). For example, "Alder, would you like some bread?" He responds, "ah!" in a very positive and almost sing-songy manner.

Jason has been cranking away in the garden despite the heat and while our spinach and lettuce are bolting and bitter-tasting, the tomatoes are growing fast and have plenty of green maters already! We bought some cattle fencing for the tomatoes and squash to climb up since our plot is so little. I think it is the perfect size for us though and if done right, could provide plenty for our little family. Especially since we have a half membership with a community supported agriculture (CSA) group where we get fresh, locally grown, organic veggies all summer! Here's the link: http://www.victoryfarmsinc.com/

Pics of the garden to come soon.

Alder has also been pulling up in his brace. He slipped on the hardwood floor the other day and bonked his head pretty good...

Looking guilty....actually I think he was about to poop....