a vaunted jaunt, a visit from a friend, and other things

I'm going on my first vacation, to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Mom, Dad, and Lightfoot 2 went there last year and had a lovely time. We're going to go to the beach (but worry not--I won't go in the ocean or be exposed to sunlight) and watch movies and generally enjoy ourselves, and Dad and Lightfoot 2 may even go fishing. Mom is especially excited to go back to Stack 'Em High, the best breakfast place this side of paradise.

Here's a picture of my silly dad and me. He was trying to make me smile by tickling my cheeks.


I look kind of like ET here:




Yesterday Tom came to visit us. Mom and Dad were so glad he found time to see us before moving to Atlanta. He brought me a beautiful blanket, which his mother made for me. Thanks, Tom's mom!