You're not seeing this for the second time.

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Verona, Wisconsin, July 2016. This blanket is similar to one I knitted two years ago. This time, I used a more baby-friendly yarn: a machine-wash, tumble dry (can you believe it?!), merino wool.

Weekend Boating

Near Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, July 1959. Let's take the dinghy out to a swimming spot.

A Closer Look (Part 67)

Near Kaunas, Lithuania, about 1918. Hey! Cheer up! You're riding a horsey.

Rex squeals with delight at the end of play.

Verona, Wisconsin, April 2011. Baci and Rex enjoyed some one-on-one play before Poppy joined the household.

Memorabilia

Summit, Illinois, November 14, 2015. Lithuanians love basketball.

Riding Reunion

Glacier National Park, Montana, July 1970. There are few tourists on this ride.

Happy Homecoming Day!

Madison, Wisconsin, October 2013. It's game day at Camp Randall.

Water Skiing

Near Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, July 1959. Dad tries a new sport.

We're getting started.

Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, July 1967. It's going to be a long day for Mom.

July Days

Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, July 1959. Mom reported last night that one of the house-search television shows featured an episode focused on the Parry Sound/Georgian Bay region. Mom fondly remembers the beauty of the area, but she can't imagine having a vacation home on a remote island (that led to a short discussion about medical emergencies). Mom noted that when she and Dad stayed in Parry Sound, the closest grocery store was about 10 miles away, and it was a lousy store.

She also fondly recalled the time spent blueberry picking. Mom reminded us that she lost interest in picking after the rattlesnake incident. ("There were snakes there!")

Holiday Weekend

Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, July 1959. Here's the gang before the friends started to frolic.

Well Attended

Tinley Park, Illinois, June 1967. The girl in the blue pants is my friend Kris.

Shade

Near Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, August 1959. We used that umbrella for many years.

Welcome, Summer

Near Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, August 1959. This photo is from the summer when my Parents vacationed without me. That trip generated my favorite home-movie clip of Mom and Dad.

A Closer Look (Part 39)

Near Vilnius, Lithuania, about 1920. Here's the original post.

A Short Career

Madison, Wisconsin, April 2005. Baci briefly participated in agility classes.

Summer Swing

Lake of Bays, Ontario, Canada, July 1969. I watch as my Toronto Cousin and her friend test the resort's swingset.

We are ready.

Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, July 1967. Dad accompanies me on another trail ride. I'm riding "Tiny." Dad's wearing that London Fog windbreaker.

We are on the trail.

Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, July 1967. I have that weary-cowboy look. Mom feigns enjoyment.

Fresh Dusting

Thatcher Woods, Suburban Chicago, February 1966. It's safe to walk along the edge.