Calling the Nurse's Bluff

Mel had to get a hearing test at the doctor's today. There was no way to convince her that 1) it would not hurt, and 2) there would be no vaccinations on this visit.

When the nurse arrived Mel demanded to know if she was going to give her a shot. The nurse assured her no. "But you have those band-aids on your shirt!" (When giving vaccinations, the nurses peel off one side of each bandage and stick it on their shirt, so they can quickly cover up each shot prick with a band-aid.) These were leftovers from a previous patient, so the nurse took them off and threw them away to prove there would be no shots... only then was Mel satisfied.

Mel Shoots With Her Camera

Argiope living on our porch.


I suspect this one was taken by Max.


Argiope living in the ivy.


Melina's self-portriat.

He shoots...

Surgeries

Melina, inspired by Tim's post-surgery x-ray, draws up her own version of Tim's foot. Tim couldn't be more proud.


Melina cuddles up with Max after his surgery. Mole is all gone.

Mel's Bug Play

Bug camp this week culminated in a performance starring all the campers. Melina played the role of a butterfly. The boy who played a grasshopper was pushing and poking her to which she yelled "That is not a way to treat a butterfly!!".



Max supports his sister start to finish during this number...

Happy Birthday Uncle Dave!

Thanks Um-dum Dave (Max's pronunciation) for coming over with bagels. And for playing ball with Max (note how he slides into home). And taking both kids to the park with Tim. We love celebrating your birthday. Happy 32nd!!